• 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