Video Game Play and Addiction

A Guide for Parents


- by Kourosh Dini, MD

 
 

Video games are a powerful and growing force in our society, and children are spending more and more time planted in front of the television or computer. But as parents, you may be worried about how they affect your children. When does play become problematic? How does video gaming fit into the general community?


Containing a wealth of information, this valuable guide answers these and other questions related to video games. Kourosh Dini, MD, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and gamer, has researched video gaming and presents a balanced and intelligent discussion on its advantages and disadvantages from a psychological standpoint.

  1. BulletWhat is the allure of video games?

  2. Bullet Is there anything good in video games?

  3. Bullet When should I be worried?

  4. Bullet What if my child’s friends are playing?

  5. Bullet What do games mean for the future?

  1. A Comprehensive Guide for the Concerned Parent

  1. When should I be concerned?

  1. $15.95

ISBN: 0-595-45470-4 Published: Apr-2008

Pages: 166

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- PFF.orghttp://blog.pff.org/archives/2008/04/review_dr_kouro_1.html
- Reflections in the Pondhttp://lotuspond.silentblue.net/blog/?p=713

  1. Reviews and Press

- Parent-Power.comhttp://parent-power.com/article.html

“ ... a great read for any parent concerned about video games for their child.”

“ ... an amazing book ... a much more even-handed look at the subject of children and games than we normally get ... a fascinating read.”

“ ... a refreshingly balanced and open-minded look at the impact of video games on our kids.”

“ ... a smart book about how, for good or bad, video games are changing our world and our children. ... Dini’s “Problematic Playing Questions” and suggestions for overcoming areas of difficulty make this book well worth the cover price.”

“... helpful to anyone who wants to better understand video games and their draw. I know it was helpful to me in understanding my husband's seeming addiction to video games, and the questions about problematic game play were very useful.”

- Books Ahoyhttp://bookthoughtsbylisa.blogspot.com/2008/12/review-video-game-play-and-addiction.html
Mom’s Choice Awards® Silver Recipienthttp://momschoiceawards.com/

Cover photo illustration by Matt Strieby

- VillageGamer.nethttp://www.villagegamer.net/2009/01/29/dinis-video-game-play-and-addiction-deserves-five-stars/

5 Stars “... the most comprehensive, wide-view truth about game play and addiction book that I have read to-date ... I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, game designers and even game opponents”

NAPPA Gold Award Recipienthttp://momschoiceawards.com/
- Midwest Book Reviewhttp://www.amazon.com/review/R1LQPRJA38SDI4/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

5 Stars “An absolute must-have not only for parents but also public library collections, in today's video game saturated culture”