Can you tell me about your experience with gaming addiction?
Hello, for the sake of privacy, I'll say my name is Adam, and I’m a student taking a research course. For my final project, I’ve decided to study gaming addiction. As the title suggests, I’m looking for anyone who has experienced or is currently struggling with an addiction to video games. I have just 6 questions which I'll list here but if you want to answer but don't feel comfortable answering publicly feel free to send me a private message.
A little background on me: for three years, I was addicted to a mobile gacha game, spending thousands of dollars on it. This is why I wanted to pursue this research topic. Please don’t feel embarrassed or ashamed about what you’ve been through—I won’t judge. I completely understand, and I know it’s often not your fault.
Can you describe how it all started—what game you were playing and how long it took to feel hooked?
How much time and money did you initially spend on video games, and how did that change over time?
What features of video games make it hardest for you to stop or take breaks?
Were there moments when you realized the impact video game addiction was having on your life? Explain.
During the peak of the addiction, how did you feel when you weren’t playing video games?
What advice would you give to someone struggling with video game addiction?