Video game addiction is an excessive or compulsive use of computer games or video games, which interferes with a person's everyday life.
- Mental
- Social
- Physical
- Academic
- Increased aggression
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Poor test grades
- Sleeping in class
- Lack of motivation
- Missing homework
- Stumilates reward zones in brain
- Similar to casinos and gambling
- Multiple levels of stimuli
- Sounds played when getting rewards
Video Game Addiction
Thesis
Physical Symptoms
While video games are fun in moderation, they are easily addicting, and it has become a problem in our society.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Migraines
- Sleep disturbances
- Eating irregularities
Psychological aspect
behind addiction
By Ahmed Guster
Symptom categories
Mental Symptoms:
Social effects
- Neglecting relationships
- Lack of social skills
- Anti-social
What is
Video Game Addiction?
Academic effects
Social aspect to addiction in South Korea
Does my research support my thesis?
Reasons why people get addicted
And a few ways to quit or prevent addiction