Often a game addict games just to escape reality. Photo: Filepic
Although game addiction occurs mostly in those in their late teens or early adulthood, in countries like Japan and Korea, and now more commonly in other parts of Asia, it’s the adults who are getting more into dangerous levels of gaming, says Psychologist Associate Professor Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan.
Chung (not his real name), 42, lost his job when his company downsized early this year.
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