Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Engaging in an excessive amount of online gaming to the point where it negatively impacts one's social life and overall well-being.
Related terms
Social support: Seeking help from friends, family, or support groups to combat social isolation caused by excessive online gaming.
Time management: Developing strategies to better allocate time between online gaming and other activities to reduce the negative effects of excessive play.
Healthy coping mechanisms: Finding alternative ways to deal with stress or negative emotions that do not involve excessive online gaming.