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Game addiction is a mental disorder characterized by 1) intense feelings of pleasure and guilt when playing the game, 2) obsession about the game even when not playing, 3) interference with social, family, and work life, 4) anger or other signs of withdrawal when prevented from playing the game, and 5) an uncontrollable feeling to play the game. ^[1] It can apply to people who play either or both video and computer games.

Gaming addiction - is it real?

Game addiction as a disorder

The APA's viewpoint

Game addiction is not recognized as a formal mental pathology in the DSM. In 2007, the American Psychiatric Association reviewed whether they should include "game addiction" as part of the DSM 2012, but rejected the idea, saying that there is not conclusive evidence to support that it is truly a mental disorder. ^[2]

The public viewpoint

Although not recognized as a formal disorder, there is an increasing amount of concern in the public about the negative effects of excessive gaming. In 2011, the National Geographic Channel aired an episode of Taboo on the topic of addiction.

See Also

• Anonymous Behavior in Virtual Environments
• Ethics in Computer & Video Games
• MMORPGs

References

1. ↑ National Institute on Media and the Family (2007). "Mediawise Network Parent Guide to Video Game Addiction". Mediawise. http://www.scribd.com/doc/36493903/Video-Game-Addiction
2. ↑ Tanner, Lindsey (22 June 2007). "Is video-game addiction a mental disorder?". Associated Press. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19354827/

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