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Sree Lekshmi
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This document discusses social isolation caused by video game addiction. It outlines 9 characteristics of gaming disorder according to the APA, and factors that contribute to addiction like high scores and online connections. Physical consequences include injuries from long play sessions and poor hygiene. Socially, addicted gamers neglect relationships and socialize less. Violent games are concerning as they reward rather than punish aggression. The document provides solutions like time limits, outdoor activities, and specialized therapy.

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SOCIALISOLATION BY VIDEOGAMES SREELEKSHMI MURALEEDHARAN SUMA
CONTENTS VIDEO GAME ADDICTION 9 CHARACTERSTIC OF GAMING DISORDER FACTORS THAT MAKES US A VIDEO GAME ADDICTIVE PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES STUDY ABOUT PEOPLE WHO NEVER HAD HEALTH PROPBLEM SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES VIOLENCE AND VIDEO GAMES GAMES TO BE AVOIDED NON-VIOLENT GAMES SOLUTION REFERANCE
VIDEO GAME ADDICTION Video game addiction can be described as the excessive or compulsive use of computer games or the video games, that will interferes the persons day to day life. It will results in compulsive gaming, social isolation, mood swings, diminished imagination and hyper-focus on in-game achievements, that will lead to the exclusion of other life events. In May 2013, American Psychiatric Association (APA) proposed the criteria for video game addiction in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder.
social isolation by video games
9 CHARACTERSTIC OF GAMING DISORDER Pre-occupation Withdrawal Tolerance Reduce/Stop Giving up of other activities Continue despite problems Deceive/Cover up Escape adverse moods Risk/Lose Relationships/Opportunities
FACTORS THAT MAKES US A VIDEO GAME ADDICTIVE Highest score in any video game is the most recognizable hook The desire to beat the game is another important factor Role playing in the game create an emotional attachment and the story makes it harder to stop playing the game. The thrill of discovery about new facts in the game is extremely compelling. Online gaming creates an emotional attachment with other gamers.
PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, associated with the long use of computer Migraines, starts as headache and slowly spreads which makes it more painful Sleep Disturbance, which is caused by over stimulation of the brain Backaches, caused due to the same seated position for hours. Eating Irregularities, caused due to eating unbalanced food at irregular intervals. Poor Personal Hygiene, due to not taking proper care of themselves such as taking shower, brushing etc.
STUDY ABOUT PEOPLE WHO NEVER HAD HEALTH PROPBLEM
SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES Addicted gamers spend so much time playing the games as a result their personal relationships get neglected. Among married people, up to 50% has a strain in their marriage due to the addiction of video games. Some of them talk so much about their game of choice which results in the exclusion of everything else and as a result people no longer want to be around them. The lack of social interaction which is a results from obsessive gaming will have long-term social consequences.
VIOLENCE AND VIDEO GAMES Main concern about the violence in the video game is that it is not passive. In order to play and win the game, the must be aggressive. The violence in the video games are often been rewarded rather than getting punished. Most of the recent school shootings were carried by avid gamers. violent games will change the way gamers interpret and respond to aggressive acts.
Sales of video games compared to youth violence,1996-2005
GAMES TO BE AVOIDED Assassin's Creed Call of Duty 4 Conan The Darkness Jericho Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Manhunt 2 Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles Stranglehold Time Shift
NON-VIOLENT GAMES FIFA Soccer '08 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour Madden NFL '08 Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Need for Speed Pro Street The Sims 2: Castaway Super Mario Bros. 3 Super Mario Galaxy Viva Pi単ata
SOLUTION Time restriction- only a certain amount of time must be used to play video games Outdoor plays and activities should be practiced once in a week with family or with the friends. Avoid situations in which there is a need of spending a whole day in front of the computer. Attending summer campus or going on a long drive is also a remedy. Participate in school clubs, community groups or in sports Look for specialized therapist.
REFERANCE Adam Thierer, MA, "Video Games and 'Moral Panic,'" www.pff.org, Jan. 23, 2009 . Retrieved from: http://videogames.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=003627 C. Josh & F. Wesley(2013), 10 Myths about video games . Retrieved from http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tech-myths/5-myths-about- video-games5.htm M. Dave (May 13,2009). Pathological video gaming in kids: How com it is? . Science Blogs. Retrieved from: http://scienceblogs.com/cognitivedaily/2009/05/13/pathological-video- gaming-in-k/ Video game addiction (n.d), Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction Video game addiction (n.d), Retrieved from http://www.video-game- addiction.org/video-game-addiction-treatment.html

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  • 2. CONTENTS VIDEO GAME ADDICTION 9 CHARACTERSTIC OF GAMING DISORDER FACTORS THAT MAKES US A VIDEO GAME ADDICTIVE PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES STUDY ABOUT PEOPLE WHO NEVER HAD HEALTH PROPBLEM SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES VIOLENCE AND VIDEO GAMES GAMES TO BE AVOIDED NON-VIOLENT GAMES SOLUTION REFERANCE
  • 3. VIDEO GAME ADDICTION Video game addiction can be described as the excessive or compulsive use of computer games or the video games, that will interferes the persons day to day life. It will results in compulsive gaming, social isolation, mood swings, diminished imagination and hyper-focus on in-game achievements, that will lead to the exclusion of other life events. In May 2013, American Psychiatric Association (APA) proposed the criteria for video game addiction in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder.
  • 5. 9 CHARACTERSTIC OF GAMING DISORDER Pre-occupation Withdrawal Tolerance Reduce/Stop Giving up of other activities Continue despite problems Deceive/Cover up Escape adverse moods Risk/Lose Relationships/Opportunities
  • 6. FACTORS THAT MAKES US A VIDEO GAME ADDICTIVE Highest score in any video game is the most recognizable hook The desire to beat the game is another important factor Role playing in the game create an emotional attachment and the story makes it harder to stop playing the game. The thrill of discovery about new facts in the game is extremely compelling. Online gaming creates an emotional attachment with other gamers.
  • 7. PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, associated with the long use of computer Migraines, starts as headache and slowly spreads which makes it more painful Sleep Disturbance, which is caused by over stimulation of the brain Backaches, caused due to the same seated position for hours. Eating Irregularities, caused due to eating unbalanced food at irregular intervals. Poor Personal Hygiene, due to not taking proper care of themselves such as taking shower, brushing etc.
  • 8. STUDY ABOUT PEOPLE WHO NEVER HAD HEALTH PROPBLEM
  • 9. SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES Addicted gamers spend so much time playing the games as a result their personal relationships get neglected. Among married people, up to 50% has a strain in their marriage due to the addiction of video games. Some of them talk so much about their game of choice which results in the exclusion of everything else and as a result people no longer want to be around them. The lack of social interaction which is a results from obsessive gaming will have long-term social consequences.
  • 10. VIOLENCE AND VIDEO GAMES Main concern about the violence in the video game is that it is not passive. In order to play and win the game, the must be aggressive. The violence in the video games are often been rewarded rather than getting punished. Most of the recent school shootings were carried by avid gamers. violent games will change the way gamers interpret and respond to aggressive acts.
  • 11. Sales of video games compared to youth violence,1996-2005
  • 12. GAMES TO BE AVOIDED Assassin's Creed Call of Duty 4 Conan The Darkness Jericho Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Manhunt 2 Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles Stranglehold Time Shift
  • 13. NON-VIOLENT GAMES FIFA Soccer '08 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour Madden NFL '08 Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Need for Speed Pro Street The Sims 2: Castaway Super Mario Bros. 3 Super Mario Galaxy Viva Pi単ata
  • 14. SOLUTION Time restriction- only a certain amount of time must be used to play video games Outdoor plays and activities should be practiced once in a week with family or with the friends. Avoid situations in which there is a need of spending a whole day in front of the computer. Attending summer campus or going on a long drive is also a remedy. Participate in school clubs, community groups or in sports Look for specialized therapist.
  • 15. REFERANCE Adam Thierer, MA, "Video Games and 'Moral Panic,'" www.pff.org, Jan. 23, 2009 . Retrieved from: http://videogames.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=003627 C. Josh & F. Wesley(2013), 10 Myths about video games . Retrieved from http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tech-myths/5-myths-about- video-games5.htm M. Dave (May 13,2009). Pathological video gaming in kids: How com it is? . Science Blogs. Retrieved from: http://scienceblogs.com/cognitivedaily/2009/05/13/pathological-video- gaming-in-k/ Video game addiction (n.d), Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction Video game addiction (n.d), Retrieved from http://www.video-game- addiction.org/video-game-addiction-treatment.html