Can gamers have adhd?

There are strong ties between ADHD and video games. People with ADHD tend to spend more time playing games. Those with more intense symptoms tend to play more often.

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2024-01-14 08:38:10

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Why do gamers have social anxiety?
Online gamers experiencing social anxiety symptoms are more likely than others to be 'stuck' on games, which provide an alternative to real life social interactions and allow for the avoidance of distress linked to face-to-face social interactions (e.g., Wei, Chen, Huang, & Bai, 2012).
2024-02-07 04:45:01

Why are gamers called whales?
A mobile game whale is someone who spends a lot on microtransactions or in-app purchases in free-to-play games. For example, booster packs, cosmetics, weapons, access to new levels, etc. However, unlike most other people who spend on in-app purchases, whales spend a lot.
2024-01-17 05:40:30

What do gamers like to talk about?
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Gamers love to talk about the games that currently have their attention. They might be trying out the new free-to-play game that all their classmates are talking about, the current release of an annual shooter or sports game, or going through a classic.
2023-11-19 16:37:25

Is adhd common in gamers?
This makes you wonder if playing video games actually causes ADHD. The short answer is no. There's no evidence that TV or video games cause ADHD. But why can many kids focus so well on video games and struggle to pay attention to anything else?
2023-05-03 12:28:43

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