Time to call for a global public health approach in prevention of the onset and progression of problematic gaming
Time to call for a global public health approach in prevention of the onset and progression of problematic gaming
Commentary on: Policy responses to problematic video game use: A systematic review of current measures and future possibilities (Király et al., 2018)
Author(s): Thomas Chung, Simmy Sum, Monique ChanSubject(s): Behaviorism
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: problematic video game use; Internet; gaming; public health
Summary/Abstract: Problematic video gaming is a global problem. Policy and programs responses to the problem vary among countries, partly due to cultural differences in the east and the west, meaning that caution is needed in drawing comparisons. Promoting parental education and positive youth development would be a useful approach to curb problematic behavior among children and adolescents. We suggest using a public health approach, based on our experience in dealing with commodities, which are harmful to health.
Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions
- Issue Year: 7/2018
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 548-552
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English