From Player to Addict: Understanding the Risks of Video Games
About this audiobook
From Player to Addict: Understanding the Risks of Video Games explores the fascinating yet complex world of gaming, analyzing its impact on different aspects of life while offering tools to manage its use in a healthy way. This book is not only for gamers, but also for parents, educators, and professionals seeking to understand and prevent video game addiction.
Across its chapters, the book traces the evolution of video games from their early days to the present, providing a historical and cultural perspective that contextualizes their role in modern society. It examines the psychological and emotional factors that can lead to addiction, as well as the symptoms and behaviors associated with excessive gaming.
The impact of gaming addiction on social, family, academic, and professional life is explored in depth, illustrated with real-life case studies and testimonies that highlight the challenges faced by both addicts and their loved ones.
At the same time, the book acknowledges the potential positive role of video games when used consciously and in balance. It discusses emerging technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and cloud gaming, which are reshaping the industry while raising new questions about addiction and digital well-being.
Finally, it provides intervention strategies and practical methods to prevent and address video game addiction, making this book an essential guide for navigating the digital world responsibly and with awareness.
About the author
Adolfo Benjamin Kunjuk is an engineer, writer, and forensic expert. In his youth, he experienced firsthand the risks of video game addiction, a personal challenge that became the foundation of his literary work and a message of awareness. Through his writing, he combines professional training with honest testimony to offer parents, young people, and educator's valuable tools to face the challenges of the digital age.
