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Raghvendra Kumar Vidua1, Daideepya C Bhargava1, Vivek Kumar Chouksey1
1Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
The Medico-Legal Journal
|September 17, 2020
Summary
Online gaming addiction, particularly to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), is a growing concern among Indian youth. This case highlights the severe consequences, including suicide, necessitating discussions on regulation and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Online multiplayer games like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) are widely popular among adolescents and teenagers in India.
- Concerns exist regarding the addictive nature of these games, leading to behavioral issues and resistance to interruptions.
- Previous incidents suggest a pattern of negative outcomes associated with excessive gaming.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a critical case of suicide linked to PUBG addiction in a college student.
- To highlight the urgent need for a discussion on preventing and regulating gaming addiction in India.
- To draw attention to the potential severe mental health consequences of uncontrolled gaming.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a college student who died by suicide.
- Review of existing anecdotal evidence and similar cases in India.
- Discussion of potential regulatory and preventive measures.
Main Results:
- A college student committed suicide due to parental scolding over PUBG usage and internet recharge.
- The incident underscores the severity of gaming addiction and its impact on adolescent mental health.
- Multiple similar cases in India indicate a broader societal issue.
Conclusions:
- Gaming addiction, exemplified by PUBG, poses a significant risk to adolescent mental well-being.
- There is a pressing need for legal and societal interventions to regulate online gaming and prevent addiction.
- Further research and public health initiatives are required to address this growing concern.
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