DocumentCode :
1758424
Title :
Computer Gaming and ADHD: Potential Positive Influences on Behavior [Opinion]
Author :
Johnstone, Stewart
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Psychol., Univ. of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Volume :
32
Issue :
1
fYear :
2013
fDate :
Spring 2013
Firstpage :
20
Lastpage :
22
Abstract :
Parents often express concerns about that technology, particularly video has on their children. Indeed, have been associated with problems social isolation and a drop-off in academic achievement, and games containing violence shown to increase aggressive thoughts and. Frequent interaction with video games been associated with subsequent problems functions such as attention and impulse-control However, it is important to note that technology and video games can also be used to improve behavior. During my 15 years of research examining the brain electrical activity and behavior of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), there has been an increase in the use of technology and gaming in the treatment of this disorder.
Keywords :
computer games; medical disorders; patient treatment; ADHD; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; behavior; computer gaming; disorder treatment; positive influences; video games; Behavioral science; Games; Human factors; Psychology;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Technology and Society Magazine, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0278-0097
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/MTS.2013.2249355
Filename :
6479437
Link To Document :
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