Computer+Gaming

the playing of computer games- and the use of internet for entertainment of all types, such as using youtube, and online game sites has led to a number of issues that have concern, among others, schools, parents and governments.
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social issues that are associated with computer gaming is such things as computer addiction. computer addiction involves ones obbsession with computers and the internet. computer addiction can lead to such social issues such as computer gaming addiction which can lead to, neglecting friends, family and everyone in their lives.
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Computers can provide hours of entertainment and enjoyment, both individually and with others: however, some people can become obsessed with computers and the internet. Computer addiction is a significant health problem and can result in the need for medical intervention. The consequences of addiction to computer usage can be as extreme as family breakups, job loss and dropping out of school. Game playing has been found to be a major reason why computer addiction occurs
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- Users crave computer time. - They are overjoyed when at a computer. - They are unable to stop computer activity. - They are irritable when not at a computer. - They neglect family and friends. - They have problems at work or school.
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ethical issues that surround computer gaming are such things such as changing people who use computer games views on everyday life by the messages and content that is involved. Video games have been studies for links to addiction and aggression. For example a 7 year old child from the US was found driving his mothers vehicle to get out going to church when the police officer asked the young boy where he had learnt how to drive the 7 year old responded that he found out how to drive the car from his video game.
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video game graphic violence, sex, gory scenes, partial or full nudity and the portrayal of criminal behaviour some legal issues that may arise from this is that children can still access these games and are able to interact and play as if they were a criminal walking the streets murdering, steeling cars etc. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Restrictions on games are not enough just because a label reads R 18+ means nothing, the audiences may be restricted to 18 years or older but it will not stop those who pay the gam regardless of their age. In psychology, aggressionrefers to any behavior that demonstrates a malicious intent to cause harm. researchers have found that a result of playing games such as games that invlove gang wars, shooting games and games that involved hatred towards the opposing player or enemy result in an increase in aggression among some users this could result in committing the crimes in which they see on the game or get so involved in the game that they might even attack those trying to remove them from playing the game.
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">environmental issues that may arise in computer gaming are the rise in carbon emmissions and how clean certain companies that deal with computer gaming. greanpeace have produced rankings on the 18 top manufacturers of personal computers, mobile phones, TVs and games consoles according to their policies on toxic chemicals, recycling and climate change. Nintendo remains in last place with the same score of 1.8 out of 10. Emissions in 2007 increased by 1.5 percent compared to 2006, following a rise of 6 percent in 2006. Nintendo have sold over 250 million home consoles and 523 million handheld consoles worldwide, this is a massively contributing greatly to sustaining a clean environment.
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Computer Gaming has become a massive part in our everyday life internet being worldwide now games have obtained the privilege to playing games on a worldwide scale thanks to the internet. Those who play computer games whether it be for social get together or to interact with other gamers or players for some short term enjoyment i see is fine and a good way to spend some of your spare time, but when it becomes a health issue because your simply addicted that’s where the problem starts and continues to build more and more complex issues. Such issues involving work or schooling, legal issues such as games buildings ones aggression levels that may increase his chances of committing a crime, such things as these have to be taken care of computer addiction is just like smoking or alcohol addiction, it solves your problems, it can make you happy and is very hard to overcome therefore more awareness is in order for those who need help and those who are in denial of computer gaming addiction.
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__**A Survey Of School Students-**__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> When does Computer Addiction become too much?