One in eight teenagers has a problematic relationship with video games. This is according to a survey conducted by the French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction and the youth consultation service at the Pierre Nicole Red Cross centre. According to the National Institute of Health and Medical Research, 51% of 17-year-olds play between five and ten hours a day. This is an impressive figure, far from the official recommendations, which advise not exceeding two hours of screen time per day.
A real cause for concern and often a genuine problem for some parents, the OFDT uses the «game addiction scale» to identify these «screen-addicted» teenagers. This consists of a series of questions designed to identify the characteristics of addiction, such as mood swings, conflict, etc.
Justine Atlan, Director of the e-Enfance Association, appeared on Europe 1 to discuss this issue and offer some tips on how to limit and understand this new addiction among teenagers.
To listen to this speech again, please visit: http://www.europe1.fr/mediacenter/emissions/europe-matin-thomas-sotto/sons/europe-matin-thomas-sotto-18-12-14-2321445
