Why do we resolutely prevent minors from indulging in online games. Issue 1 (31st October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Moye; Zhu, Mingxiong
• Is Part Of: International Studies of Economics. Volume 18:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 120
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 2022-10-31
• Subjects: analytic hierarchy process -- contradiction matrix -- game addiction -- minor protection -- online games; 330
• DOI: 10.1002/ise3.39
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2831-3224

Abstract

Abstract: The Chinese central government recently published a new regulation to strictly limit the time minors spend on online games, providing a favorable policy environment for the protection of their physical and mental health as well as their overall development. We first provide empirical evidence that children having more frequent online entertainment would suffer worse school performance. We then adopt analytic hierarchy process to analyze the possible hazards of minors' addiction to online games from such aspects as physical health, academic performance, family relationship, and teacher–student relationship. Recommendations are finally given on how to prevent minors from being addicted to online games.