Professional Resources
These resources may be helpful for professionals working with individuals or families who are challenged by potential internet gaming disorder or addiction.
Books on Video Gaming and Addiction: (Some have limited information.)
Internet Gaming Resources:
Online Gamers Anonymous: http://olganon.org
Video Game Addiction:
http://www.video-game-addiction.org/signs-you-need-help.html
The Week: The Psychology of Video Game Addiction
http://theweek.com/article/index/255964/the-psychology-of-video-game-addiction
Web MD Video Game Addiction No Fun
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/video-game-addiction-no-fun
Wikipedia: Video game addiction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction
CNN: 5 Warning signs of gaming addiction
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/05/tech/gaming-gadgets/gaming-addiction-warning-signs/
NY Daily News: Video game addiction and other internet compulsive disorders mask depression, anxiety, learning disabilitites
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/kids-addicted-video-games-violent-experts-article-1.1298338
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery: What is Video-Game Addiction?
http://www.addictionrecov.org/Addictions/?AID=45
Books on Video Gaming and Addiction: (Some have limited information.)
- Anderson, C. A., Gentile, D. A., & Buckley, K. E. (2007). Violent Video Game Effects on Children and Adolescents: Theory, Research and Public Policy. Oxford University Press. ISBN 10: 0195309839.
- Cash, H. McDaniel, K. (2008). Video Games and Your Kids: How Parents Stay in Control. Idylls Press. ISBN-10: 1930461054.
- Dini, K. (2008). Video Game Play and Addiction: A Guide for Parents. iUniverse, Inc. ISBN-10: 0595454704.
- Doan, A. P. ( ) Hooked on Games
- Gee, J. P. (2007). Good Video Games and Good Learning: Collected Essays on Video Games, Learning and Literacy (New Literacies and Digital Epistemologies). Peter Lang Publishing. ISBN-10: 0820497037.
- Loftus, G. R., & Loftus, E. F. (1983). Mind at Play: The Psychology of Video Games. Basic Books. ISBN-10: 0465046096
- Maier, B. (2006). HELP! My child is Hooked on Video Games (Focus on the Family: Help!). Focus. ISBN -10: 1589971736.
- Roberts, K. () Cyber Junkie
- Rowan, C. A. () Virtual Child
- Waite, T. R. () Plugged In
Internet Gaming Resources:
Online Gamers Anonymous: http://olganon.org
Video Game Addiction:
http://www.video-game-addiction.org/signs-you-need-help.html
The Week: The Psychology of Video Game Addiction
http://theweek.com/article/index/255964/the-psychology-of-video-game-addiction
Web MD Video Game Addiction No Fun
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/video-game-addiction-no-fun
Wikipedia: Video game addiction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction
CNN: 5 Warning signs of gaming addiction
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/05/tech/gaming-gadgets/gaming-addiction-warning-signs/
NY Daily News: Video game addiction and other internet compulsive disorders mask depression, anxiety, learning disabilitites
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/kids-addicted-video-games-violent-experts-article-1.1298338
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery: What is Video-Game Addiction?
http://www.addictionrecov.org/Addictions/?AID=45