Psych Matters
Psych Matters
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Computer gaming culture and the benefits and risks of gaming
31 minutes Posted Nov 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm.
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In this episode, Dr Choong-Siew Yong and Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi discuss computer gaming culture from the viewpoint of understanding the interests and hobbies of patients and community members, as well as considering benefits and harms specifically for children and adolescents. The issues discussed include definitions, how and why people choose to play computer games, and risks such as excessive gaming and introduction to gambling via loot boxes. Learning how to ask patients about th...