Psychological and Social Implications Surrounding Internet and Gaming Addiction (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781466685956)

Addiction takes many forms and has the potential to impact individuals of all ages, socio-economic statuses, and ethnic backgrounds. Digital addiction has become one of the latest topics of interest among researchers and mental health professionals as individuals become more engrossed in and reliant on digital devices. Psychological and Social Implications Surrounding Internet and Gaming Addiction focuses on the dark side of technology and the ways in which individuals are falling victim to compulsive internet use as well as gaming and gambling addictions. Highlighting socio-cultural, psycho-social, and techno-cultural perspectives on problematic technology use, this critical publication is essential to the research and practical needs of therapists, public administrators, psychologists, students, and researchers interested in compulsive disorders, human behavior, dependency, and other key mental health issues. A pivotal addition to the current mental health research available, this book focuses on topics including, but not limited to, Internet addiction, gaming addiction disorder, gambling, gamification, hypermedia seduction theory, MMORPGs, psychotherapy, and related public policy issues.

Author: Jonathan Bishop
ISBN-10: 1466685956
ISBN-13: 9781466685956
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 08/03/2015
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.46lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.81d