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Gaming addiction may NOT exist: Experts claim habit is a temporary distraction from aspects of life that gamers are unhappy with

Daily Mail

Gaming addiction may not exist, new research reveals.

Out of a study's 2,316 self-confessed gaming-addict participants, only nine met the five or more criteria necessary for an addiction diagnosis.

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After six months, none of the participants fulfilled the criteria, which suggests the 'gamers' used the habit as a temporary distraction from aspects of their life they were unhappy with, the researchers suggest.

Lead author Dr Netta Weinstein from Cardiff University, said: 'We didn't see a large number of people with clinical problems.'

How the research was carried out 

The researchers analysed 2,316 people who regularly play online games over six months.

At the start and end of the study, the participants completed a questionnaire asking them about their health, physical activity levels and lifestyle.

According to The American Psychiatric Association[美国精神病学会], gaming addicts meet five or more criteria out of a list of nine.

Most 'gamers' do not meet the criteria for addiction 

Results reveal of the study's participants only nine met five or more criteria for gaming addiction at the start of the trial and none experienced these symptoms six months later. 

Three of the participants fulfilled four or more criteria throughout the study but did not feel distress over their habit.

Further findings reveal 'gaming addicts' may be unhappy in other aspects of their life, such as their relationships.

This suggests gaming may be used as a temporary distraction, rather than being an addiction, according to the researchers.

Dr Weinstein said: 'Having more needs fulfilment in life can make people feel better about their gaming.'

Kimberly Young, a clinical psychologist who specialises in internet addiction, added: 'Addicted players need to examine the emotional motives that prompt them to play a game excessively and look for alternate ways to satisfy those needs.' 

To be diagnosed with internet gaming disorder, someone must show five out of the following nine signs:

• Preoccupation or obsession with games.

  渴求症状(对网络使用有强烈的渴求或冲动感)
  

• Withdrawal symptoms when not playing.

  戒断症状(易怒、焦虑和悲伤等)

• A build up of tolerance so more time is needed to play games for satisfaction.

  耐受性(为达到满足感而不断增加使用网络的时间和投入的程度)

• Attempts to stop playing have failed.

  难以停止上网

• No interest in other activities.

  因游戏而减少了其他兴趣

• Continued overuse even though negative impacts are understood.

  即使知道后果仍过度游戏

• Lying about time spent gaming.

  向他人撒谎玩游戏的时间和费用

• Using games as a way of relieving anxiety or guilt.

  用游戏来回避现实或缓解负性情绪

• Careers, relationships, or opportunities being jeopardised because of games.

  玩游戏危害到或失去了友谊、工作、教育或就业机会

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