Internet gaming disorder Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) "Addiction to electronic games"

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Professor of mental health Faculty of Education - Benha University The Egyptian Arabic Republic

Abstract

Introduction:
Online gaming or video games is a billion dollar global industry that is constantly expanding and innovating.( King, & Delfabbro, 2020)
With the rapid development of smartphones and wireless networks, playing online games anytime and anywhere has become one of the main forms of entertainment for children, teenagers and young adults. However, comfortable access to internet games has also led to an increase in the number of people who have become addicted to them. Video is very popular among young people all over the world, and when used in moderation, it is useful for relieving stress, enjoyment and communicating with others, and Internet games become satisfying when used in excess, and this may result in Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). (He, Pan, Nie, Zheng, & Chen, 2021)
The goal of the research paper:
Introducing Internet gaming disorder.-
Criteria for diagnosing Internet gaming disorder.-
-Examine some of the results of previous studies on Internet gaming disorder.
-Examine some of the results of previous studies on therapeutic interventions to reduce Internet gaming disorder.
Suggestions and recommendations:
In light of the previous studies and the theoretical framework, several proposals and recommendations were presented.

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Volume 87, Issue 87 - Serial Number 87
مناهج وطرق التدریس ( اللغة العربیة- الإنجلیزیة – الفرنسیة – الریاضیات – العلوم- الفنون- الاقتصاد المنزلی- التجاری ... )
July 2021
Pages 1-9
  • Receive Date: 01 January 2021
  • Revise Date: 05 January 2021
  • Accept Date: 10 January 2021