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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/36422589
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Don‘t most addictions?
Yes. The addiction isn’t usually the problem itself but rather an unhealthy coping mechanism for some deeper issue that the body/mind is trying to get relief from.
It can become an issue itself, as “addiction”, by definition, is a chemical dependency on an outside substance that ends up replacing natural bodily functions, which is why true addictions come with withdrawal symptoms.
Dopamine seeking behavior might stem from poor mental health? Color me surprised!
I think it’s fundamentally bad science to say:
Sometimes, however, gamers become fixated, compulsive or — worse — spiral into a full-blown gaming disorder marked by isolation, distress, interpersonal conflicts and severe neglect of responsibilities.
And actually talk about mostly kids.
The abstract of the actual paper is very clear and much better:
Key Points
Question Is preexisting psychopathology associated with subsequent gaming disorder among adolescents, or is compulsive gaming associated with the development of psychopathology?
Findings In this cohort study of 4289 adolescents, longitudinal models revealed that higher baseline levels of psychopathology were significantly associated with an increased risk of developing gaming disorder 1 year later. However, there was no significant association between gaming disorder and the development or worsening of psychopathology.
“Game addiction” is just an ignorant concept, the thing is called ludopathy, and is present in every game with gambling mechanics, mainly online games (mobas, esports, etc).
The preexisting condition is having a brain.
From Pong and Pac-Man to Minecraft and Fortnight
Bruh. Someone’s having a rough morning huh
Their spellchecker saw Fortnite and said, “Nay nay!”
Addiction likely stems from preexisting mental health issues
A dystopian society is inevitably a mental health issue
Exactly, We created an increasingly awful world to live in, its no wonder people want to try and live in a different one as much as possible.
The title implies that teens without preexisting mental health issues exist.
Likely. We don’t know for sure. Come back for more later (edit: sarcasm, of course)
