Gaming and Technology Addiction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Author | : Management Association, Information Resources |
Publisher | : IGI Global |
Total Pages | : 920 |
Release | : 2016-08-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781522507796 |
ISBN-13 | : 1522507795 |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Addiction is a powerful and destructive condition impacting large portions of the population around the world. While typically associated with substances such as drugs and alcohol, technology and gaming addiction have become a concern in recent years as technology use has become ubiquitous. Gaming and Technology Addiction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice explores the social and psychological implications of technology and gaming addiction in addition to ways to manage and treat this unique form of addiction. Focusing on emerging research, case studies, and future outlooks, this comprehensive publication is an essential resource for psychologists, counselors, graduate-level students, and researchers studying psychology and technology use.