Digital Game Addiction and Children

Title

Digital Game Addiction and Children

Creator

Sebastian S.E.; George D.; Girish S.

Description

Nowadays the usage of digital games has increased a lot. Console games, PC games, and online games are all examples of digital games. Aside from these, it has been observed that digital games are also played with portable technologies such as mobile phones and tablets. Childrens play equipment, play habits, and play perceptions have all changed as a result of these changes. As a result, digital games have a significant influence on children. This chapter focuses on the effects of digital games on children and how children became addicted to digital games. It also discusses how to avoid overusing digital games. It also explains the meaning of digital games and discusses their history and future. 2023, IGI Global.

Source

Handbook of Research on Perspectives on Society and Technology Addiction, pp. 380-398.

Date

2023-01-01

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Sebastian S.E., CHRIST University (Deemed), India; George D., CHRIST University (Deemed), India; Girish S., CHRIST University (Deemed), India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 978-166848399-2; 978-166848397-8

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8397-8.ch024

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