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Sahin, Muhittin; Keskin, Sinan; Yurdugül, Halil – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2019
This study aims to analyse the psychological constructs of loneliness and family support on game addiction among children, who are a major risk group for game addiction. The study explores: (a) the effect of the secondary-school students' perception of family support on game addiction; (b) the mediation effect of the feeling of loneliness…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Family Relationship, Psychological Patterns, Addictive Behavior
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Hing, Nerilee; Tiyce, Margaret; Holdsworth, Louise; Nuske, Elaine – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2013
Problem gambling can significantly affect the lives of concerned significant others (CSOs) of problem gamblers, especially family members, but little is known about their help-seeking activities and experiences. This paper explores help-seeking by CSOs of problem gamblers and their related motivators and barriers. A telephone interview was…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Substance Abuse, Well Being, Foreign Countries
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McVey, Richard – Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, 2010
I have been delivering the flexible family work approaches outlined in this supplement at Aquarius for the past 8 years. Aquarius is an English Midlands-based addictions charity working with people who have problems with alcohol, drugs, or gambling and supporting their family members/concerned others. I have been a practitioner participating in…
Descriptors: Family Influence, Barriers, Action Research, Foreign Countries