Fighting computer addiction in kids (The Philippine Star) November 28‚ 2010 MANILA‚ Philippines – The computer may have made life easier and tasks faster. But like all good things‚ it can be abused and lead to addiction‚ especially in children. They can be so obsessed with computers they no longer have room for ordinary routines in daily life. Computer addicts run the gamut of video and online game players‚ viewers of Internet pornography‚ people in chat rooms‚ those who always check their
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I. Definition of Computer Gaming II. Reasons why people play computer games a. Entertainment and fun b. Camaraderie and Connectedness c. Emotional Satisfaction d. Escapism e. Practice or learn life skills f. Challenge g. Visible Rewards and feeling of achievement III. Benefits of playing computer games A. Mental Skill development B. Social Skill development C. Reading and Comprehension Skills development IV. Learning Components of Computer gaming A. Problem Component
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computer addiction on campus there is no doubt that computers have had beneficial effects on the way we work‚ study‚ and play. However‚ computer addiction has become a significant problem for some students whose lives are affected by long periods of time spent in front of a computer screen. Instead of establishing face-to-face relationships on campus‚ these students use the computer as their primary method of interaction. Research indicates that these students have a greater potential for failing
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Computers have taken over our lives. Computers are great things‚ and are very useful in everyday life‚ but they create a certain distraction which just overpowers our will to stay away from the computer. In our modern day world‚ computers are absolutely essential and all around us‚ at work‚ at schools‚ at malls etc. It is impossible to run away from these devices and we’ve become so dependent on it that we just can’t do things on our own now. For example‚ say you were doing some homework and
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COMPUTER GAMES An undergraduate research paper presented to the faculty of the College of Engineering and Technology Españo‚ Rhodie L. In partial fulfillment at the requirement In English 2 (Writing in the Disipline) October 19‚ 2012 OUTLINE THESIS STATEMENT: The life of the typical students become computer addicts characterized by spent in gaming‚ not attending in the class‚ and socializing with another computer addicts. INTRODUCTION: A video game is an
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Video games! Good or bad - video games are games you can play on electronic screens such as computers‚ TVs and even portable devices like iPods and cell phones. Many of you are already aware that games were made for bored people to pass the time. You might have noticed that a lot of games include shooting‚ fighting‚ racist or themes and plots. Video games have become extremely popular in recent years. They are played all over the world not only in homes‚ workplaces‚ and clubs‚ but even schools
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What is Computer Addiction? Computer addiction is a relatively new term used to describe a dependency on one’s computer. Computer addiction is not limited to personal computers (PCs). It covers video games and the Internet and has already been given a label by psychologists‚ namely Internet addiction disorder (IAD). Internet/Computer Addiction is the excessive use of the internet/computer that affects their daily life activities. This includes gaming‚ gambling‚ pornography‚ shopping‚ blogging and
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Background of the Study The history of computer games can be dated back from 1952 when A.S. Douglas worte his PhD degree at the University of Cambridge on Human-Computer Interraction. Douglas first created the first graphical computer game-a version of Tic-Tac-Toe. The game was programmed on an EDSAC vaccuum-tube computer‚ which had a cathode ray tube display. Jumping to the new generation‚ there are lots of computer games to choose from; computers are now more portable‚ cheaper and more affordable
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With Video Games’ Problems In present-day society‚ with the Internet technologies developing rapidly‚ video games have assumed an increasingly crucial role in people’s lives. Admittedly‚ video games may attract lots of people‚ and gaming industry has achieved a good success. However‚ there are many problems with video games such as game addiction of China’s youth and the utilitarian behaviors of the game companies so that it is important to reinforce the regulation of video games. The most
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THE EFFECT OF THE COMPUTER ADDICTION Technology has developed so much that it is almost crucial to have electronic devices particularly the personal computers at home‚ school‚ internet café‚ etc. Teenagers have gotten soused to have technology around them. However‚ while having these computers that make life easier‚ comfortable‚ and handy at most of the times‚ it could also have negative effects on their lives particularly in their studies when used too much. When these computers are used too much
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