OBJECTIVES Game playing is very popular among Hong Kong teenagers. This study aimed to investigate adolescent gaming behavior and addiction at the Internet cafe, and to explore perceived benefits and harms associated with the activity. METHODS A convenient sample of 13 male high school students aged 12-15 years (mean age = 13.6 years) were interviewed at two Internet cafes. Young's (Caught in...

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Viele Kinder spielen Computer- und Videospiele („Gaming“). Doch übermäßiges Gaming kann sich zu einer „Gaming Disorder“ entwickeln, deren Ursachen nicht vollständig geklärt sind. Unter anderem werden elterliches das Vorliegen Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit‑/Hyperaktivitätsstörung (ADHS) bei Kindern als Einflussfaktoren diskutiert. Ziel der Arbeit Es wurde untersucht, ob i) Z...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Rehabilitation using commercial gaming devices is a new concept for stroke care. Commercial gaming devices such as Nintendo Wii or Sony PlayStation encourage high repetition of arm movements and are being introduced into some clinical settings. The evidence base for gaming use in rehabilitation is growing rapidly and there is a need to systematically synthesise research. ...