The effect of computer games on the development of anxiety disorders in students

Abstract

Introduction of information and computer technologies in the sphere of entertainment has resulted in negative influence on the health of users. The problem of the impact of virtual space on a person is being studied in many countries. This article presents the results of studying the problem of computer addic-tion and its effects on sleep dis-orders and development of anx-iety disorders in the computer media users. The study involved 65 students, among them males 44 (67.7%), studying technical specialties in one of the univer-sities in Minsk city. The analysis of computer addiction was carried out by means of the questionnaire developed by Mezianaya K. N., Karaneuski K. M., and Yashin, K. D., titled "Method of Screening Diagnos-tics of Computer Addiction and Its Health Effects" [The Official Journal of the Republic of Bela-rus, 2015].