Negative Effects Of Video Games

Electronic gaming devices have over consumed teenagers/ adults leisure time. “In 2011 an estimated 145 million played some sort of video game” (The Statistics Portal). Electronic gaming devices have not only

International studies have shown that between seven and eleven per cent of gamers show some symptoms associated with addiction. Some teens are heavy users of online role-playing games (RPGs) such as World of Warcraft and multiplayer games such as Call of Duty in which they interact with other players in real time. These teens will often neglect schoolwork and other aspects of their daily lives when they become immersed in these games. The American Medical Association has identified “video game overuse” as ‘behaviour’.

From the past till now, video game never loses its popularity, from Gameboy to Wii, and from NDS to LOL, millions and billions of people are obsessed with this imaginary world. Some of the video games are created for educational purpose, however, most are created for the people who wants to escape from reality. “In a national Harris Poll survey of 1,178 American youths (ages 8-18), ISU Assistant Professor of Psychology Douglas Gentile found nearly one in 10 of the gamers (8.5 percent) to be pathological players.” ("Figure 2f from: Irimia R, Gottschling M (2016) ") Not only the statistic shows the high rate of addiction towards video games, terrible consequences of the addictions are more than enough to be served. For example, an extreme case of an Chinese kid called Xioyi suicide because he lose in one of his game on December 27, 2004; where he left a note that said he wanted “to join the heroes of the game he worshiped.” Video game has the potential to ruin a person’s life, as well as their family, or even the

According to Document C, “5 percent to 10 percent of...teens are gaming addicts.” This addiction has become a serious problem in recent years. With more games online, creators want to keep players online. “The games are designed to keep you at your computer as long as possible because you can’t win,” according to Liz Woolley from Online Gamers Anonymous. The games are diminishing the players motivation to do anything but play (Document C). This can also be said about internet addiction the constant flood of information and artificial communication to some people can be intoxicating. With the added risks of serious mental and social health problems gaming and extensive internet use may bring with it a new generation of antisocial

Side effects of video games number just about as many types of video games that people play. In Lisa Weber’s article “Positive Effects of Video Games on Children,” she states several benefits that children obtain when they play video games. Some of these advantages include the areas of social development, education, and an emotional outlet. As a result, Lisa clearly displays her stance on the positive side of the opinions of video games. However, electronic gaming contains a voluminous amount of pernicious effects. When young adults and children partake in video games, they come across numerous experiences that could have a negative influence on their lives.

Videogames has been affecting teenagers the most out of all the age groups. From cell phones, to computers and gaming consoles,

Have you ever wondered why people enjoy playing video games? Players often find video games to be fun and exciting. But there’s a downside. Many adults assume that video games are harmful to the player, but that’s not necessarily true. Most people don’t understand that playing video games also comes with many benefits. We need to change how the world targets video games as always being “harmful”. Although, many people think video games are harmful, video games have positive effects on people in terms of perceptual tasks, having great educational potential, and improving problem-solving skills.

Today in the United States video game are played around the world. “There are children that play from 2-17. 91% of the kids in that age group play video games (Granic). Most teenagers play videogames boys playing video games 99% girls who play video games 94% (Granic). Parents always thought video games for kid were bad for them, but are they? Video games can be a good tool in the world instead of being bad. Video games are beneficial because video games provide skill to develop the brain, they have appositive effect on the brain, and can help in the class room.

Some children and teen who play video games excessively may become isolated and because of that they may make there live as adults even more difficult. They may fail to learn how to act in a business setting or how to communicate with other people or even how to date. Video Games can also lead to health problems. It is known that video games are a sedentary activity and during which most children and teen tend to snack and drink soda (“Minds and bodies at risk”). With all the unhealthy food they could get diabetes. Addiction is another problem with video games which could lead to more health problems. When you are addicted to video games you may become sleep deprived because you spend all night games. Staying up all night will make you school performance go down dramatically and you attention span will also go down. If you are very addicted to video games and you go a long period of time without playing you may also go through withdraw symptoms, which do not go very well. Another problem is psychosomatic challenges that cause you physical imbalance in which emotional components have a strong influence (“Bass”). You may also develop a dysfunctional coping mechanism (“Bass”). You can also developed problems with verbal memory. Certain game can also make you hostile and aggressive because it is very violent. Playing games can also cause loneness, low self-esteem and have stress. Sadly Video games

“Teenagers today often spend a great deal of time playing video games. These games are fun and engaging and young people often feel like playing games is a great thing to do in their spare time. However, you shouldn’t spend too much time gaming and there are a number of reasons for this: it’s unhealthy, you should spend more time studying, and you need to socialize more.”

Excessive video game playing has been a problem with today’s youth they have had more influences over the youth than ever before. That brings to my attention a question, how do video games affect the youth of our society? Excessive video game playing, especially violent video games, can lead to youth violence, a decrease in academic success and many other negative things. I realize that some parents believe that they can be good for children, I agree but I also disagree in some cases. Some parents allow their children to play video games to keep a social life and to learn how to use strategies. This is true in some cases but not in all cases. For instance, other children that play video games alone and are in their rooms constantly can

If you read or watch the news, it is not hard to find shocking and dramatic examples of people who harmed themselves or others after playing video games. The American teenagers who committed the Columbine and Sandy Hook school shootings all played video games. In South Korea, where online gaming is very popular, a 15-year-old boy strangled his mother to death and then hanged himself after “a fight about internet games” (Plunkett), and a Taiwanese man died of heart failure in an internet café after playing video games for three days straight (Elise). There is also the more mundane concern that people will become addicted to video games, neglecting their studies and personal lives as a result. Indeed, many mobile app games advertise themselves as being “addictive,” as if this is a benefit. However, it is unclear whether these concerns are warranted. Does playing video games cause otherwise healthy people to become violent and neglect their well-being, or is it merely a symptom of other underlying problems?

Playing video games is a pastime that many children enjoy. It has been found that “National surveys of American youth ages 8 to 18 by the Kaiser Family Foundation … found that in 2005, 49% of children had a game console in their bedroom” (Olson et al. 55). From this information, it can be assumed that after school about half of the children come home and start playing video games. The duration of time that children play these video games varies. In recent times it is estimated that, “…adolescent girls played video games for an average of 5 h a week whereas boys averaged 13 h a week.” (Gentile et al. 5). Gaming, therefore, has become more than just a fun activity, it has become an addiction. Addiction can be defined as “… with an uncontrollable urge, often accompanied by a loss of control, a preoccupation with use, and a desire to continue with the activity even though it creates problems” (Skoric et al. 568). These children feel the need to play video games, and it is taking over their lives. This addiction to video games impacts many aspects of a child’s life. As a result of this addiction, video games cause difficulties at school, detrimental impact to relationships and teenage development.

Video game addiction is a serious problem in many parts of the world today and deserves more attention. It is no secret that children and adults in many countries throughout the world play video games. According to Jennifer Seter Wagner, studies show 92 percent of under ages of 18 play video games frequently in the United States. A video game is an electronic game that needs the players to generate visual feedback on a video device such as a TV screen or a computer device. There are two concepts that people have about addiction to video games: some people believe video games benefit children mind, but most people consider video games have negative side effects for all ages. I strongly believe that video games should avoid because addiction to video gaming has several negative side effects for teenagers such as wasting money, disobeying parents, skipping class to play games, and others.

    Video games have been getting a bad reputation. Video games have been blamed for contributing an excessive number of acts of violence or animosity for quite a long time. What the media misses is that video games have many advantages we haven't found in some other media, such as watching TV. Society should quit fearing video games and rather begin anticipating how we can best utilize them to improve ourselves and our kids. Any individual who doesn't comprehend why needs just investigate our general public. Studies have shown that 90% of teenagers in the United States play video games. 70% of heads of family units play video games, as well. That shows that the majority of teenagers and young adults play some sort of video game. Society is changing and non-gamers are in effect deserted.