Working Bibliography 10 sources.

Working Bibliography

Biddle, Stuart JH. “Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors in Youth: Issues and         Controversies.” Google Scholar.com. Perspectives in Public Health. 124.1 (2004)     29-33. Web. 5 Feb. 2014.

The article I just read explains the exact reason why I am writing this paper. It gives great examples of “couch-kids”, and not only relating them to video games but computer games and television. It states that too much of the youth population is sedentary and doesn’t go outside to play. This also is the same population that happens to be obese among children. There must be some solution for this problem whether it is the parents or the drive of the child. Eating habits can also play a huge role in this problem.

 

Gentile, Douglas. “Pathological Video-Game Use Among Youth Ages 8-18 A National    Study.” Google Scholar.com. Physiological Science. 29 May 2009. Web. 5 Feb.       2014.

This article helped me to realize that people have problems with getting addicted to video games. The article talked about ages 8-18 and did a survey to find out information. Pathological gamers spent twice as much time playing as non-pathological gamers and received poorer grades in school. This helps to back up my thesis statement that kids should spend more time outside rather than inside. It also gives me a better look at why kids aren’t outside more playing sports.

 

Drouin, Michelle and Carly Landgraff. “Texting, Sexting, and Attachment in College       Students’ Romantic Relationships”. EbscoHost.com. Computers and Human      Behavior. 22.2 (2012) 444-449. Web. 5 Feb. 2014.

This article explains that teenagers and college student rely on their smart phones for their romantic relationships. Texting for communication purposes and sexting for sending pictures over the phone. They choose this method instead of seeing someone in person because it is faster and easier. Some people would agree that this kind of relationship is meaningless to have and others would argue the opposite.

 

Guan, Shu-Sha Angie. “Youth Internet Use: Risks and Opportunities.” Google      Scholar.com. Current Opinion in Psychiatry. 22.4 (2009) 351-356. Web. 5 Feb.           2014.

Risks and opportunities are present when young people search the internet. Bullying, addiction, and solicitation are risks that one might face and need to be protected from. This article states, “We need more research to understand which youth may be most susceptible and to develop targeted interventions to protect them”. The Internet also has many positive aspects and can be used to enhance youth learning. There are spelling games and grammar games I’m sure we have all played as kids. The only thing is that the internet at home must be better monitored.

 

Krivoschekov, S. G. and O. N. Lushnikov. “Psychophysiology of Sports Addictions”.      EbscoHost.com. Human Psychology. 37.4 (2011) 509-513. Web. 5 Feb. 2014.

There are chemical addictions as well as physical addictions. This author states that a behavior if practiced daily can be just as addictive as a drug. Going to the gym is one of the behavior physical addictions. Not only is tobacco addicting but the behavior of smoking a cigarette is also addicting.

 

Kuss, Daria J. “Internet Gaming Addiction: Current Perspectives”. EbscoHost.com.          Psychology Research and Behavior Management. 6 (2013) 125-137. Web. 5 Feb.         2014.

This article helped to better understand addiction. The author does not only say that video games are addicting, but explaining the “why” behind it. When playing a video game your brain chemical changes, which causes you to enjoy what you are doing. This is the same when someone uses drugs that have addictive behaviors. You can even experience withdraws from not gaming after you played for several days in a row.

 

Kwon, Min. “The Smart Phone Addiction Scale: Development and Validation of a Short              Version of Adolescents”. EbscoHost.com. PLoS ONE. 8.12 (2013) 1-7. Web. 5           Feb. 2014.

I learned that the youth has a huge problem with cellular addiction mainly when it comes to smart phones. Everything you want is at the press of a button or slide of your finger. Smart phones are in every pocket in the United States and other countries as well. This has contributed to countless car accidents and is a hazard to the human race. Although there are many negative things to say about smart phones they do help people on a daily basis.

 

Richter, Linda. “Effectively Addressing Addiction Requires Changing the Language of  Addiction”. EbscoHost.com. Journal of Public Health Policy. 35.1 (2014) 60-64.           Web. 5 Feb. 2014.

What society thinks addiction is and what addiction really is are two different definitions. Once you can understand the true meaning and how someone is addicted to anything you can understand how to help or where to get help. We need to make people aware that addiction is a disease and is not a quick fix.

 

Rosen, Larry D. “Facebook and Texting Made Me do it: Media-induced task-switching    while studying”. EbscoHost.com. Computers and Human Behavior. 29.3 (2013)       948-958. Web 5 Feb. 2014.

In this article the author explains that students tend to use Facebook and text while they study. This creates longer study periods and less effective works as a result. They did a study to come up with percentages of students who did this all the time and on occasion.

 

Tulane, Sarah, and Troy E. Beckert. “Perception of Texting: A Comparison of Female       High School and College Students. EbscoHost.com. North American Journal of          psychology. 15.2 (2013) 395-404. Web. 5 Feb. 2014.

In a recent study females deemed it more appropriate to send text messages in relationships rather than to talk on the phone. This is how young adult females choose to have relationships with males in today’s world. If smart phones were obsolete then relationships would most likely last longer or be more involved.