1. Video game
addiction
addiction
addiction
addiction
Joris Berthelot
Frederic Coutantin
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2. Quick poll
How many hours a week do
you spend for video games?
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3. Road Map
Definitions
Key figures
Causes
Aftermaths
Solutions
Conclusion
Questions
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4. Definitions
‘‘ Addiction is the state of being enslaved
to a habit or practice or to something
that is psychologically or physically habit-
forming, as narcotics, to such an extent
that its cessation causes severe trauma ’’
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5. Definitions
‘‘ Video game addiction, or more broadly
video game overuse, is excessive or
compulsive use of computer and video
games that interferes with daily life ’’
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6. Road Map
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Conclusion
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7. Key Figures
~ age is 32 yo
~ spent time is about 18 h/w
2 out 5 gamers are female
10% of gamers develop addiction
WoW has 12M+ of subscribers
40% of them are addicted!
China has 25M+ of gamers
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8. Key Figures
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9. Key Figures
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10. Road Map
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Questions
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11. Causes
‘‘ In the hypothetical world created by
such games, they become confident and
gain satisfaction, which they cannot get in
the real world ’’
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12. Causes
Leveled game-play
Satisfaction & rewards
Freedom
Connections w/ other players
... and of course because it’s endless
enjoyment & fun!
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13. Road Map
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14. Aftermaths
Gaming vicious circle
Lies about your activities
Withdrawing from family, friends, etc.
Hyper emotionality
Hygiene and eating disorder
Physical aches (neck, eye, etc.)
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15. Aftermaths
Anger
Violences
Loss of control
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16. Road Map
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17. Solutions
Time restrictions
Practise outdoor activities
Avoid being all day long in front of
computers
Absurd demonstration
Have a girlfriend o/
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18. Road Map
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19. Conclusion
Not recognized as mental disorder
Computer and video games are
everywhere
Degrading player picturing
Social life failure
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20. Road Map
Definitions
Key figures
Causes
Aftermaths
Solutions
Conclusion
Questions
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21. Would you consider video game addiction
as part of other drugs?
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22. How would you protect your own children
from this addiction?
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23. Thanks!
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