The prevalence of game addiction in China is as high as 27.5%. How to treat game addiction
4hw.com.cn: it was reported on August 15 that in May this year, the World Health Assembly revised the international classification of diseases, and 'game disorder' became a new disease and was included in the disease unit of 'disorder caused by addictive behavior'. According to the latest report released by China Internet Network Information Center, as of December 2018, the number of online game users in China has reached 484 million. Teenagers aged 12-16 are at high risk of Internet addiction, and the prevalence of game addiction in China has reached 27.5%.
However, it is worth noting that game addiction does not mean 'game disorder'. The World Health Organization has a very strict definition of 'game disorder': loss of control over the beginning, frequency, duration, end and occasion of game behavior; Games take precedence over other life interests and daily activities; Although the game has had negative consequences, it still continues to play and even increases the intensity of the game. In addition, the above three basic features need to last for at least 12 months before they can be identified as' game barriers'.
It can be seen from the above definition that patients with 'game disorders' are still relatively rare in life, but we can't relax our vigilance. After all, the prevalence of game addiction in China has been very high, especially among teenagers. If teenagers are allowed to play game addiction, the number of' game disorders' in the future will be unimaginable. So how to treat teenagers' game addiction?
In this regard, China Youth Network and many media pointed out that to prevent game addiction, parents should take the first step. In life, parents need to set an example and can't indulge in games. In addition, parents should cultivate their children's time management ability. Secondly, game manufacturers must bear social responsibility and launch the game anti addiction mode to restrict users from playing games for a long time. In terms of school education, schools should do a good job in education, guide teenagers to surf the Internet scientifically and have moderate entertainment. So, are you addicted to playing games? Do you think there is any good way to prevent game addiction?