VIDEO GAME ADDICTION

VIDEO GAME ADDICTION

1. It affects mostly young people since they are the ones who have the most time for video games.

   • Most of these young people are so focused on improving or playing with their friends that they spend absurd amounts of time in front of them.
     • Young people with this addiction present the following symptoms
       • Becomes sad, irritable or anxious when not allowed to play.
       • Is not interested in other activities he used to enjoy.
       • Use video games to alleviate bad moods.

2. Causes and consequences

   • They move away from their social circles
     • This causes young people to suffer from depression, anxiety and to be more aggressive.
   • Begin to suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
     • This is caused by neurons that control motivation and reward.
   • Begin to suffer from insomnia
     • Young people do not perform at their best because of too little sleep

3. Solutions

   • Use video games as a family activity so that this time becomes quality time.
   • Give them video games that help to improve all their abilities and perception of things.
   • Take advantage of the motivation generated by playing by proposing challenges in their studies that if they manage to overcome, they are rewarded with playing time.