Video Game Addiction

By Laura and Alex

What is Video Game Addiction?

Video game addiction is an extreme use of computer and video games that interferes with daily life. It’s normally when someone starts to focus on game achievements rather than life achievements, so you rely on games to fulfill your desires and complete enjoyment.

Symptoms of Video Game Addiction

Playing video games for more than 3 hours per sitting.

Passing up activities that are normally enjoyed.

Neglecting school work to play the game.

Getting restless or irritable if you can’t play the game.

Trying unsuccessfully to limit or stop game playing.

How Do We Become Addicted? Video games in the present day have changed

dramatically and are designed to make you want to play more.

People become addicted when they become fascinated with the following: Graphics. The idea of “another world” to be a new

person. The adrenaline rush. A good feeling when you are successful

The Pros

A way to release frustrations and anger. Increase in imagination. Advance of hand-eye coordination.

The Cons

Violence Neglecting responsibilities Pushing loved ones and friends aside for

the game. Games have influenced many people

that have resulted in death. Low self welfare (lacking sleep, food etc)

Solutions For The Addiction

Start other activities. Minimum the time spent playing games. Set a schedule. Ask for advice/help from someone trusted Call kids helpline

Bibliography

Wikipedia, 1st May 2013, Video game addiction, 1st May, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction

Video game addiction, 2011, Video game addiction, 1st May,

http://www.video-game-addiction.org/