Difference between revisions of "Computer games and health issues"
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==Inhibitors:== | ==Inhibitors:== | ||
1. Media <br> | |||
2. Parental control <br> | |||
3. Outdoor activities (with friends) <br> | |||
2. In-game information <br> | |||
3. Healty games with more hand-eye coordination <br> | |||
==Paradigms:== | ==Paradigms:== |
Revision as of 13:00, 16 March 2005
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Description:
Computer games have assumed a major role in today’s culture and society around the world. Given the strong influential role, it is likely that video games may positively or negatively affect the health of game players. Health issues linked computer games are extensive and thus have resulted in large amounts of research on the topic. The underlaying fact is that there is evidence of both negative and positive effects on ones health as a result from excessive playing computer games.
Enablers:
1. Individualization
2. Lack of physical activity
3. Junkfood
4. Addictiveness
5. Violence in society
Inhibitors:
1. Media
2. Parental control
3. Outdoor activities (with friends)
2. In-game information
3. Healty games with more hand-eye coordination