8.5 percent of young gamers are addicted

Posted on Friday, April 24 2009 @ 6:27 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

A study by Iowa State University and National Institute on Media and the Family (NIMF) has concluded that 8.5 percent of US gamers between 8 and 18 are addicted to games:

An Iowa State University and National Institute on Media and the Family (NIMF) study has concluded that 8.5% of its 1,178 U.S. participants, aged 8 to 18, met the American Psychiatric Association (APA) criteria for gambling addiction, once again bringing the oft-debated topic of video game addiction into the national spotlight.

Participants were asked eleven questions regarding their gaming habits, including "Do you sometimes skip household chores in order to spend more time playing video games" and "Have you ever lied to family or friend about how much you play."

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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Re: 8.5 percent of young gamers are addicted
by Anonymous on Friday, April 24 2009 @ 14:10 CEST

shocking

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