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  • Game Player Types and its Influence on Game Dependency

    Game Player Types and its Influence on Game Dependency

    When we have the data in 2020, it was to gain a better understanding so that we can better tailor our programmes and therapy to the needs of the young people we work with. There was no intention to write a paper. Dr Hee Jhee Jiow reached out to us because of what we do…

  • IAMCR Beijing 2022 – Game Player Types and its Influence on Game Dependency

    IAMCR Beijing 2022 – Game Player Types and its Influence on Game Dependency

    We presented our paper “Game Player Types and its Influence on Game Dependency” at IAMCR Beijing this year and got good reviews. Below is the abstract of the paper: Authors Dr. Hee Jhee Jiow – Singapore Institute of Technology Mr. Xing Yong Poh – COMEBACK Pte LtdMs. Pauline Phoon – SOOS OIO LLPMs. Ruth Lim…

  • Game Dependency in Singapore – Secondary School Students 2020

    Game Dependency in Singapore – Secondary School Students 2020

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    Introduction Game dependency refers to a situation where gamers become dependent on games, engaging in a gaming lifestyle that disrupts some areas of their lives. Some areas of disruption include relationships, school or work performance, and personal health. The National Institute of Education (NIE) conducted a study¹ in 2010 on pathological video-gaming rates in Singapore,…