The Science of Video Game Addiction : Neurobiological Mechanisms, Psychological Dynamics, and Clinical Paradigms
Language: English
Published by Ashton Romero Games, 2026
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- Title
- The Science of Video Game Addiction : Neurobiological Mechanisms, Psychological Dynamics, and Clinical Paradigms
- Author
- Emilio Shevchenko
- Publisher
- Ashton Romero Games
- Publication year
- 2026
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- Neu
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- Taschenbuch
- Language
- English
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- 9798295722783
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- 58 grams
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- 203x127x3 mm
The Science of Video Game Addiction: Neurobiological Mechanisms, Psychological Dynamics, and Clinical Paradigms is the definitive, evidence-based guide to one of the most pressing public health crises of the digital age. Video games have transformed into persistent, hyper-realistic virtual ecosystems that command massive global attention, yet a clinically significant subset of players-estimated to be between 1.7% and 10% of the global population-develops a compulsive, maladaptive pattern of use now formalized as Gaming Disorder. Far from a simple lack of willpower, this is a complex, multi-layered psychiatric condition driven by structural brain changes, sophisticated behavioral engineering by game developers, and deep-seated psychosocial vulnerabilities. This groundbreaking volume meticulously maps the entire landscape of the disorder, from the molecular level to clinical intervention.
Inside, readers will delve into the neurological hijack: Chronic, excessive engagement with specific game architectures is shown to induce neurobiological alterations that closely mirror substance use disorders. You will learn how chronic binge-gaming leads to the severe downregulation and desensitization of Dopamine D2 receptors, creating a chronic state of "reward deficiency" that compels individuals to seek progressively longer and more intense sessions simply for baseline emotional satisfaction. Structural alterations are detailed, including reduced gray-matter volume and impaired functional connectivity within the fronto-striatal circuits, which actively degrades the neurological capacity to inhibit the urge to game.
The book rigorously uncovers the architected compulsion embedded in modern game design. Discover how the interactive entertainment industry systematically exploits human psychology by leveraging principles of operant conditioning, such as Variable Ratio Reinforcement, delivered through Random Number Generators and monetization systems like "loot boxes," which maximize dopamine anticipation and compel continuous engagement. Examine the role of Adaptive Artificial Intelligence (AI) that continuously monitors a player's performance to maintain an inescapable "flow state," artificially optimizing the digital environment to hold human attention indefinitely. For Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs), the volume details the mechanisms of social obligation, guild systems, and the relentless pressure of the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) that demand synchronized participation and maladaptively replace real-world commitments.
Psychologically, the most reliable predictor explored is escapism: utilizing virtual environments to avoid real-life stress and emotional distress, trapping vulnerable individuals in a devastating cyclical pattern. The text reveals the critical "10-hour tipping point," beyond which weekly gaming is strongly associated with systemic physical decline, including severe sleep disruption, cardiometabolic deficiencies, clinical obesity, and profound psychosocial decay, such as elevated loneliness and social anxiety.
Finally, access a comprehensive review of evidence-based therapeutic paradigms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is presented as the gold standard intervention, actively reshaping the maladaptive cognitive schemas that drive escapism. The targeted application of pharmacotherapies like Bupropion and Naltrexone, which address the dopaminergic and serotonergic deficits, is analyzed, alongside the critical use of complete ecological resets, such as digital detox protocols and intensive wilderness therapy, for severe, entrenched cases. This book is essential reading for clinicians, psychiatrists, public health officials, parents, and anyone seeking to understand the critical intersection of technology, neurobiology, and addiction in the 21st century.
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