Impact of video game addiction on social interaction: An observational review examining loneliness, social anxiety, and social activity

This review highlights the potential of gaming addiction to negatively impact overall social lives, emphasizing the necessity for interventions focused on promoting real-world social engagement.

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World Journal of Psychiatry
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2025-11-25
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https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v15.i12.110653
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Impact of video game addiction on social interaction: An observational review examining loneliness, social anxiety, and social activity

Haewon Byeon
World Journal of Psychiatry
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Impact of video game addiction on social interaction: An observational review examining loneliness, social anxiety, and social activity

Haewon Byeon
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Abstract

This review highlights the potential of gaming addiction to negatively impact overall social lives, emphasizing the necessity for interventions focused on promoting real-world social engagement.

World Journal of PsychiatryVol. 15(12)
Korea University of Technology and Education (KR)
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