What are the risk-factors for video game addiction?

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What are the risk-factors for video game addiction?

Added: 25.09.2013 8:18 | 7 views | 0 comments

A recent study conducted at the University of Missouri indicates that escapism, social interaction and constant rewards have caused an increase in unhealthy gaming habits among adults. In short; more and more people are finding themselves addicted to video games, and it's easy to see why. Joe Hilgard, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the MU College of Arts and Science, has stated what he believes to be the cause of this rising addiction.