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    The related literature discusses the history and evolution of online gaming from multiplayer to massive multiplayer online settings. Studies have found both benefits and drawbacks to online gaming. It can foster social connections and exploration, but some find it addictive and associated with neglecting other responsibilities. Related studies also show evidence that online games can be psychologically addictive for some and may relate to increased aggressive behaviors, though this research relies on self-reporting and artificial scenarios. Overall, computers and the internet and online games available have become deeply integrated into modern life, especially for children and teenagers.

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    The related literature discusses the history and evolution of online gaming from multiplayer to massive multiplayer online settings. Studies have found both benefits and drawbacks to online gaming. It can foster social connections and exploration, but some find it addictive and associated with neglecting other responsibilities. Related studies also show evidence that online games can be psychologically addictive for some and may relate to increased aggressive behaviors, though this research relies on self-reporting and artificial scenarios. Overall, computers and the internet and online games available have become deeply integrated into modern life, especially for children and teenagers.

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    The related literature discusses the history and evolution of online gaming from multiplayer to massive multiplayer online settings. Studies have found both benefits and drawbacks to online gaming. It can foster social connections and exploration, but some find it addictive and associated with neglecting other responsibilities. Related studies also show evidence that online games can be psychologically addictive for some and may relate to increased aggressive behaviors, though this research relies on self-reporting and artificial scenarios. Overall, computers and the internet and online games available have become deeply integrated into modern life, especially for children and teenagers.

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    CHAPTER 2

    REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

    Related Literature

    Carey (2012) found out that the history of online gaming included contributions by many
    different companies and entities. Online gaming began as multiplayer gaming, but has evolved
    to include online gaming servers and massively-multiplayer online game settings.

    Stated by Hassan (2011), online gaming is good and bad. Good for those who know their limits
    and bad for those who fix themselves in the seats for long hours and cut off the interaction with
    rest of the world. According to the study of Chang (2009), online gaming was referred to as
    Internet Gaming or Electronic Gaming.

    It was a gathering of players with a common game using a local area network (LAN) where they
    could be on the same settings. The players seem to be in a real situation that they use their
    mouse or keypads to move in the monitor, their virtual world. Hall (2005) said that online
    gaming has become increasing popular over the past few years.

    Both Orzack (2004) and French (2002) found out that in internet search for “gaming addiction”
    yields lists of physical and psychological symptoms from dry-eyes and carpal tunnel syndrome
    to “problems with school or work,” offered as indicative of problem usage behavior. Turkle
    (1995) found out that online games enabled self-exploration and discovery that users extended
    and idealized their existing personalities or try out new ways of relating to one another that can
    positively affect real life relationships.

    Rheingold (1993) stated that the one reason for the popularity of online games was that they
    meld the fun and challenge of video games with the rewarding social aspects of online
    community. Participation in online communities allows us to stay in touch with old friends,
    meet new people, learn, and share information.
    Related Studies

    In the study conducted by Wood, Gupta, Devevensky & Griffiths (2004), online gaming can be
    addictive. The research has tended to concentrate on negative aspects, such as excessive play
    and addiction. Instead of spending their hours on studying and doing their homework, children
    spend their time on playing computer games.

    Gentile, et al. (2004) said that the majority of these studies have shown that online games can
    be addictive and that some online games have been associated with aggressive behavior.
    However these studies have been relatively controversial as they examine these factors using
    self-report methods and artificial scenarios. This type of research is fraught with problems and
    criticism.

    The study of Carrasco (2001) stated that computers have become a part of man’s life. Almost all
    the things around us were made by computers with the aid of modern machines.

    Associated with the computers is the internet where we can find online games. Online game
    has a big impact to children especially to teenagers. They tend to be hook by the computer.

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