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  • Video Games - Social Aspects
  • Video Games - Psychological Aspects
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Video Games and Teenagers
  • Gaming
  • Computer Games

 

 

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CNN                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Andrew Salmon for CNN reports on a South Korean couple who claim video game addiction for their neglect and ultimate death of their daughter. (April 2, 2010)

 

Definition

"A common argument against the playing of computer games is that it is addictive. Computer game addiction consists of compulsive involvement in the game, a lack of interest in other activities, and physical or mental symptoms when attempting to stop playing (eg. restlessness or aggression)." - Encyclopedia of Communication and Information 2002

 

 

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  • How does video game addiction affect obesity?
  • How many hours of constant play constitutes addiction?
  • Do video games help with hand/eye coordination?
  • Do online games provide greater socialization opportunities for otherwise awkward, antisocial people?
  • Are certain kinds of games more harmful to be addicted to than others? (Grand Theft Auto vs. Legend of Zelda)
  • Can video games benefit classroom education?
  • What's the difference between addiction and addictive? Can some level of obsession have greater benefits than harm?
  • Is the time spent playing video games a waste?
  • Are video games geared towards a particular gender or race?
  • Do video game ratings actually affect the decision to purchase? Should video games be more regulated by the government?
  • Are violent video games responsible for increased violent actions of teenagers?
  • How are online video games related to social network games? (World of Warcraft vs. Uno)
 

Reference Books


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Encyclopedia of Addictions - Hollen, Kathryn
Call Number: REF RC 563.4.H65 2009
ISBN: 0313347379

 
 

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