Video Game Addiction
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Unplugged
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Author : Ryan G. Van Cleave
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-04-23
Unplugged written by Ryan G. Van Cleave and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
WARNING: This video game may impair your judgment. It may cause sleep deprivation, alienation of friends and family, weight loss or gain, neglect of one's basic needs as well as the needs of loved ones and/or dependents, and decreased performance on the job. The distinction between fantasy and reality may become blurred. Play at your own risk. Not responsible for suicide attempts, whether failed or successful. No such warning was included on the latest and greatest release from the Warcraft series of massive multiplayer on-line role-playing games (MMORPGs)—World of Warcraft (WoW). So when Ryan Van Cleave—a college professor, husband, father, and one of the 11.5 million Warcraft subscribers worldwide—found himself teetering on the edge of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, he had no one to blame but himself. He had neglected his wife and children and had jeopardized his livelihood, all for the rush of living a life of high adventure in a virtual world. Ultimately, Ryan decided to live, but not for the sake of his family or for a newly found love of life: he had to get back home for his evening session of Warcraft. A fabulously written and gripping tale, Unplugged takes us on a journey through Ryan's semi-reclusive life with video games at the center of his experiences. Even when he was sexually molested by a young school teacher at age eleven, it was the promise of a new video game that lured him to her house. As Ryan's life progresses, we witness the evolution of videogames—from simple two-button consoles to today's complicated multi-key technology, brilliantly designed to keep the user actively participating. As is the case with most recovering addicts, Ryan eventually hits rock bottom and shares with the reader his ongoing battle to control his impulses to play, providing prescriptive advice and resources for those caught in the grip of this very real addiction.
Game Addiction
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Author : Neils Clark
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2009-06-08
Game Addiction written by Neils Clark and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-08 with Games & Activities categories.
An eleven-year-old boy strangled an elderly woman for the equivalent of five dollars in 2007, then buried her body under a thin layer of sand. He told the police that he needed the money to play online videogames. Just a month later, an eight-year-old Norwegian boy saved his younger sister’s life by threatening an attacking moose and then feigning death when the moose attacked him—skills he said he learned while playing World of Warcraft. As these two instances show, videogames affect the minds, bodies, and lives of millions of gamers, negatively and positively. This book approaches videogame addiction from a cross-disciplinary perspective, bridging the divide between liberal arts academics and clinical researchers. The topic of addiction is examined neutrally, using accepted research in neuroscience, media studies, and developmental psychology.
Video Game Addiction
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Author : David A. Olle
language : en
Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
Release Date : 2018-01-19
Video Game Addiction written by David A. Olle and has been published by Mercury Learning and Information this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-19 with Psychology categories.
This book addresses the history, symptoms, causes, and available treatment for "video game overuse." It examines numerous case studies and provides resources from several countries including the US, China, South Korea, and the UK. Features • Questions and answers about the medical definition/description of the condition; the source/causes; details of symptoms; available cure/treatment; and societal issues or public opinion such as legal issues, social/psychological ramifications, etc. • Case studies from both the physician and patient perspectives • Animations, figures, and photos to support, explain topics under discussion. In electronic versions these items are integrated as hyperlinks and “pop-ups” throughout the text • Resources including Web sites, articles, blogs, and books that offer additional information on each subject
Video Game Addiction
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Author : Henry Lee
language : en
Publisher: No Fluff Publishing
Release Date : 2020-05-21
Video Game Addiction written by Henry Lee and has been published by No Fluff Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-21 with Psychology categories.
Video game addiction is gradually becoming a more serious problem in our society. With recent games, such as Flappy Bird and Candy Crush, people are not only spending more time playing these games, but wasting money on them as well. In extreme cases, this addiction has led to serious family and social conflict. This guide will outline a fast and efficient method to help you free yourself from video game addiction. Here is What's Included in the Book How to identify what is triggering your addiction to video games How to develop a game plan to end this addiction How to in remain free from this addiction
Control The Controller
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Author : Ciaran O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: Free Association Books
Release Date : 2014
Control The Controller written by Ciaran O'Connor and has been published by Free Association Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Risk-taking (Psychology) categories.
Control the Controller looks at how gaming and addiction have come together so rapidly in recent years. Mobile-based gaming and free-to-play games have revolutionized the gaming world. But, what are the implications of this? How does it affect the current thinking on addiction? The book addresses gamers, their families, mental health professionals, and game developers in this thorough and fascinating discussion of the nature of video game addiction. Many questions are answered, including how we can recognize a gaming addiction, what causes it, and what we can do to return an addict to healthy behavior. A step-by-step process for this is outlined, making the book an invaluable title for all who are affected by video game addiction and all those who encounter it. *** ..".counselor and psychotherapist Ciaran O'Connor draws upon years of experience and expertise in working with gamers and games designers to cogently address one of the growing social issues of the modern digital world -- the use and abuse of computer gaming. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented...strongly recommended addition to professional and academic library collections. - Midwest Book Review, MBR Bookwatch, Dunford's Bookshelf, January 2015 *** "This is a focused and well done book. ...For those not familiar with the designing of video games and their different genres, this book can be very helpful. ...It does an excellent job of detailing the strategies that can be used to assist people and, also addresses the challenges that can be found when dealing with addictive individuals with their resistances and cognitive distortions." - Journal of Child & Family Behaviour Therapy, 2015 [Subject: Mental Health, Addictive Behavior, Psychology]Ã?Â?Ã?Â?
Video Game Addiction 101
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Author : Andrew Walsh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-10-22
Video Game Addiction 101 written by Andrew Walsh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-22 with categories.
Video game addiction is the latest behavioral process disorder. While it is similar to substance misuse disorders and problematic gambling, little is known about pathology and almost nothing about treatment. It was added to the latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which resulted in headline news around the world in June of 2018. It is expected that it will be added the next version of the DSM (DSM 5.1), the mental health diagnostic book that is used in the United States. To put the gaming industry in perspective, consider that worldwide revenue for McDonalds was $22 billion in 2017. U.S. only revenue from video games in 2018 is projected to be $30 billion. Furthermore, very few non-gamers know about loot boxes. These are boxes/chests in games that one can spend money on in order to acquire desired items. Loot boxes are cheaper than most desired items in the box, so players are hoping that it contains what they want (it usually doesn't). The authors view loot boxes as gambling, as do some European governments. We believe that loot boxes are priming a few generations for gambling problems. This book examines the history of gaming and then devotes individual chapters to gaming in the United States and several Asian countries. Since video games emerged as a public health crisis in South Korean, Japan, China and Thailand about a decade earlier than the United States, there is much we can learn from their research and actions. We explain the psychology of game design and how manufacturers intentionally made games to be addictive. There is a chapter on how to recognize or diagnose video game addiction, and there is the horrifying and moving story of a young man who has been abstinent from video games for over three years. The book concludes with recommendations for parents, researchers, clinicians, educators and policy makers.
Playstation Nation
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Author : Olivia and Kurt Bruner
language : en
Publisher: Center Street
Release Date : 2009-05-30
Playstation Nation written by Olivia and Kurt Bruner and has been published by Center Street this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-30 with Family & Relationships categories.
When Olivia Bruner saw video games overtaking her young sons' lives, she decided to learn the facts behind addiction. What she found was shocking: that most games are designed to be highly addictive-triggering physiological reactions in the brain similar to those associated with substance abuse-and that one out of five kids becomes addicted to computer and video games. And while many parents screen the content of games to protect their children from violent and sexual themes, few understand the forces causing their children to become hooked on the "digital drug." This book arms parents with the facts they need and concrete steps to protect our children from this very real epidemic. A must-read for all parents.
Gaming Addiction
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Author : Ace McCloud
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2014-06-12
Gaming Addiction written by Ace McCloud and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-12 with Internet addiction categories.
Are you addicted to playing digital games? Whether you want to (1) reclaim your life, (2) help a friend who is addicted to gaming, or (3) just understand the dangers of online gaming and how to minimize them, this book will teach you everything you need to know. Every addiction has its consequences. There are negative consequences to a gaming addiction. This book will help you fully comprehend the problems and learn how to help yourself or others break out of the addiction. Free yourself or others from unproductive behavior so life can be healthy and enjoyable again. Get some perspective on your gaming addiction. Online gaming is fun, there's no doubt about it! Gaming can help you explore your personality, enhance your creativity, and sharpen your problem-solving skills. However, if your virtual reality starts to damage your real-life interactions and health, then you have a problem. That is what this book is designed to address. I wrote "Gaming Addiction" for the purpose of guiding you through the process of evaluating your gaming activities to determine what is helping you and what aspects of your game of choice are actually messing up your life. I know, I know, gaming is your life! But is it a life that will lead to good things, or will it ultimately take you to a place you don't want to go? There is a healthy balance that can be attained. Get the best out of both "worlds." You can get what you want out of life, yes, real life. It is possible to continue to play online and still have a happy family, loving relationships, meaningful work, and delightful social experiences. The challenge is not letting the draw of the game overpower what you know you need to do and who you want to be. It's not healthy to spend all your time "checked out" from real life; some of the time it's okay to escape, but remember: while you're escaping from your life, there's nobody else out there who will live it for you. Gaming as Avoidance I get it. Sometimes life is just too harsh. We sometimes just need to get away. Yet, if you find yourself "escaping" to a virtual world to the point that you use your avatar more often than your real name, you're in trouble. For those of us who don't feel 100% confident around other people 100% of the time, it's easier to just camp out in an alternate universe. However, it's equally important to resist the temptation to spend all of your time there. While gaming can help improve social interaction (at least virtually), you need real world social interactions to truly grow and develop as a person. You also need real life social interaction to help avoid getting depressed. In this book I offer a variety ways you can take steps to interact without hiding behind an avatar. What Will You Discover About Gaming Addictions? An overview of online gaming addiction so you can better understand it. The physical and social risks associated with gaming addiction. The best treatments to break your addiction. How you can help someone who is addicted. The impact of long hours of gaming on your body and your mind. You Will Also Learn: How I kicked the addiction and you can, too. How gaming as a form of self-medication can backfire. The connection between gaming addiction and eating disorders. Practical, easy-to-follow instructions for gaining control of your gaming life. You can enjoy a truly full and enjoyable life again. Set yourself free: Buy It Now!
Video Game Addiction
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Author : PJ Graham
language : en
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
Release Date : 2019
Video Game Addiction written by PJ Graham and has been published by Referencepoint Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Video game addiction categories.
The World Health Organization included gaming disorder in the 2018 edition of its International Classification of Diseases, but video game addiction has been a problem since the first at-home and arcade video game consoles. Video Game Addiction examines the history of video game addiction, explores controversies in the video game industry, and discusses the future advances of gaming disorder treatment and solutions.
You Know You Re A Video Game Addict If
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Author : Ryan G. Van Cleave
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-04-03
You Know You Re A Video Game Addict If written by Ryan G. Van Cleave and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-03 with Humor categories.
Did you know that one hundred million Americans game over three billion hours a week? One in three British males would rather play video games than have sex with their partner. Gaming isn't just a pastime anymore, but an actual epidemic! So whether you're the one gaming or are a parent to/dating a gamer, like it or not we're all in the gaming world. Packed with trivia questions, hilarious illustrations, and hard-to-believe fun facts, You Know You're a Video Game Addict If . . . is a hysterical guide to one of America's most widespread addictions.