al, 2004). Many of the studies conducted suggest that trauma is often mitigated by the effects of alcohol or substance abuse, meaning that trauma victims often relay on substances including alcohol to lessen the anxiety, stress, emotional duress and depression that trauma can bring (Langeland, Van Den Brink and Draijer, 2002; Brown, 2001)
al, 2004). Many of the studies conducted suggest that trauma is often mitigated by the effects of alcohol or substance abuse, meaning that trauma victims often relay on substances including alcohol to lessen the anxiety, stress, emotional duress and depression that trauma can bring (Langeland, Van Den Brink and Draijer, 2002; Brown, 2001)
The researcher will then examine the association between PTSD and the co morbidity of alcoholism by investigating the role of trauma, next examine childhood influences and gender differentiation in patients with a dual diagnosis, then attempt to identify whether a relationship exists between PTSD, alcohol abuse and emotions/emotional disturbances and finally examine whether genetic factors and environmental factors influence the relationship between alcohol abuse and PTSD in patients. There is a large body of evidence which suggests that a quantitative approach to behavioral analysis and PTSD is appropriate (McKeehan & Martin, 2002; Weinstein, 1999)
al, 2002). The purpose of this research will be to examine the extent to which the interpretations of the results of the literature review follow the study and the extent to which the results may be generalized to the population at large (Shavelson, 1988)
This study correlates with one conducted by Sonne, Back, Zuniga, Randall & Brady (2003) find that gender differences exist between males and females with co morbid alcohol dependence and post traumatic stress disorder. In their study they found that PTSD "more often preceded alcohol dependence in women than in men" (Sonne, 2003:422)
Narrative TC "Narrative" f C l "1" Introduction TC "Introduction" f C l "2" The purpose of this study is an examination of the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcoholism/addiction, in an effort to determine whether a correlation exists between PTSD and alcoholism. There is a large body of evidence that suggests that alcohol abuse is common in patients diagnosed with PTSD (Thornton, 2003; Weinstein, 1999; Jaycox, et
The social impact of drug abuse and addiction affects the family, the community, and resonates with the overall society at large. In the simplest terms, a drug is a substance that alters the function of the body (Wilson & Kolander, 2011)
There are concerns that this growth of the Internet could be a medium of addictions that may lead to obsessive behaviors. Many researchers have come to argue that Internet addiction is a disorder, similar to alcoholic and substance abuse that involves withdrawal, psychological disturbances, and lack of social relationships (Freedman, 19-23)
The problems occur when people become obsessed with the Internet. For example, if some of the people who go for vacations do not forget to take their laptop with them thinking that they miss the fun of browsing the Internet (Sue, D
And Sue, 74-75). When this kind of situation occurs, it begins to reflect an obsessive disorder toward the use of the Internet (Griffiths, 35)
When this kind of situation occurs, it begins to reflect an obsessive disorder toward the use of the Internet (Griffiths, 35). Although we must understand that the Internet is a tool that offers people several opportunities for improving their knowledge and skills by providing a host of information, it becomes an addiction only because people who are using the tools become obsessive and forget the real reason of using the Internet (Young, 240)
These studies conclude that some form of short-term correlation exists between playing violent computer games and an increase in aggressive behavior. In addition, several studies have provided support for the argument that computer game playing is potentially addictive (Anderson and Ford) or leads to criminal activity
This served as a measure of aggression. Killing characters in a video game (Ask, Autoustinos, & Winefield)
These researchers argue that the aggressive content of computer games actually provides an outlet for the players to release stress and aggression in a non-destructive way. It even relaxes them (Bowman and Rotter; Kestenbaum and Weinstein)
Responses were coded for the amount of negative and violent content (Kirsh). Listing aggressive thoughts and feelings (Calvert & Tan) Administering blasts of white noise to an unseen person, in the teacher-learner paradigm, in which errors on a learning task are punished
In addition, several studies have provided support for the argument that computer game playing is potentially addictive (Anderson and Ford) or leads to criminal activity. Others have claimed, to the contrary, that such games offer creative and prosocial applications, with emphasis on physical rehabilitation (Lynch), educational value (Silverne) and the improvement of social interaction and growth (Favaro)
The rating on the box will help parents make some decisions on what is appropriate for their child, if they do believe in video games as a whole. Second, there are a number of myths about video games, which are only accepted by the most avid anti-video game opponents (Jenkins)
Some of the dependent variables used in video game research include: Hitting a bobo doll (Schutte, Malouff, Post-Gordon & Rodasta) Coding children's interpretations of ambiguous stories (for example, a child is hit in the back with a ball). Responses were coded for the amount of negative and violent content (Kirsh)
Ever since children began spending as much time playing video games as watching television, the individuals who were concerned about the growing violence of cartoons and other children's programming also started becoming anxious about electronic games that include violent themes. This led to the hypothesis that children may become more aggressive after playing such games (Koop; Zimbardo)
In addition, several studies have provided support for the argument that computer game playing is potentially addictive (Anderson and Ford) or leads to criminal activity. Others have claimed, to the contrary, that such games offer creative and prosocial applications, with emphasis on physical rehabilitation (Lynch), educational value (Silverne) and the improvement of social interaction and growth (Favaro)