Narrative Therapy for Treating Video Game Addiction

    Authors

    J. M. Graham

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Int. J. Mental Health Addict.

    Keywords

    Video game addiction; Narrative therapy; Video game culture; OLDER-ADULTS; PLAY; Psychology, Clinical; Substance Abuse; Psychiatry

    Abstract

    Video game addiction is increasingly prevalent and treatment modalities have ignored the unique aspects of this particular process addiction. This article reviews the construct of video game addiction and posits utilizing narrative therapy in a manner tailored to the video game culture. By focusing upon the skills inherent in being a successful gamer, clients can translate those skills from online to offline and make substantial changes in their lives. Also, an appendix with commonly used terms in the video game culture is provided.

    Journal Title

    International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

    Volume

    12

    Issue/Number

    6

    Publication Date

    1-1-2014

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    701

    Last Page

    707

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000345586100001

    ISSN

    1557-1874

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