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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.
APA and Game Addiction
Game addiction is not recognized as a 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]
See Also
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Tanner, Lindsey (22 June 2007). "Is video-game addiction a mental disorder?". Associated Press. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19354827/
