Expert Psychologist İlker Küçük addressed the danger of digital game addiction in children and made suggestions to parents.
Expert psychologist İlker Küçük talked about how digital game addiction can cause serious problems in children. Referring to the harm of unconscious and excessive use of digital games, Psychologist Küçük also mentioned that the symptoms are quite obvious. Pointing out that children who become addicted lose control over the game, Küçük stated that it is important for parents to increase social activities.
Stating that digital game addiction, which entered the literature with the development of technology, causes serious problems, Specialist Psychologist Küçük said, “Unconscious and excessive digital game playing can cause serious problems. There are several symptoms of game addiction, it can be easily understood even by external observation. Most prominently, digital gaming has become the most important priority in the child's life, the game is much more valuable than anything else. It has taken precedence over family, education, friends and even the most basic needs. Despite many physical, psychological and social negativities, the child cannot stay away from the game. This is due to a loss of self-control over the game. He has lost control over the game. As a result, there is a loss of function in many areas. He can no longer fulfill his functions in a biologically, psychologically and socially healthy way.”
“Increasing awareness about game addiction will increase welfare in social life”
Expert Psychologist Küçük emphasized that it is much easier to prevent addiction while it is still in its early stages than treatment and said, “It is important to take preventive measures before digital game addiction occurs. Because preventing addiction is much easier than treating it. First of all, children who may be affected by digital games should be given basic education about the problem. Families of children at risk should also be informed and guided. Raising awareness about game addiction and increasing awareness will increase welfare in individual and social life.”
“The child's self-love should be increased”
Speaking about the application of treatments with various therapy methods, Specialist Küçük continued as follows:
“It is not possible to live a life away from technology. However, excessive, uncontrolled and disproportionate use will bring many problems. We should teach our children to use it consciously and create environments where we can have fun and be happy without technology. As for treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy are the most commonly used methods. The aim of these methods is to control the activities related to digital gaming and to increase social activities and activities that can be done in real life. The child's feelings of self-confidence and competence should be developed, and self-love and self-esteem should be increased.”
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