Title

Narrative Therapy for Treating Video Game Addiction

Authors

Authors

J. M. Graham

Comments

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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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