ADDICTION IN MOBILE GAMES

I. Cognitive Skills All the Most of Almost None of

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1. I lack interest in studying for exams.

2. I cram for homework or exam.

3. I had a failing grade.

4. I am lacking in focus for other activities.

5. I am pre-occupied with thoughts of previous

game session.
6. I have difficulty in understanding the topic or
lesson.
7. I am being forgetful in doing important things.

8. I am experiencing failure in academic

performance.
9. I misunderstand simple things.

10. I feel lost when I haven't played for a long

time.
11. I’m having a headache due to binge playing.

12. I can memorize game plays than my lectures.

13. I dream about playing games.

14. I have difficulty in making decisions.

15. I forget special occasions.

II. Emotional Stability

1. I get angry after losing a game.

2. I feel satisfied when winning a game.

3. I feel frustrated when facing difficulty in the

game.
4. I feel happy when I get a time to play.

5. I feel guilty for exceeding the time for playing.

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6. I feel angry when someone stops me from

playing.
7. I feel irritated when unable to play.

8. I am being impulsive in buying gaming items or

accessories.
9. I feel irritated when receiving phone calls
while playing.
10. I feel sad when I'm not progressing in the
game.
11. I get mad when someone distracted me while
playing.
12. I’m determined to win the game.

13. I express my anger by using foul words.

14. I feel bad when I did not do my best in

playing.
15. I feel excited when competing in a
tournament.
III. Socialization

1. I prefer to play games rather than hanging out.

2. I am lacking socializing with people.

3. I ignore phone calls or text messages.

4. I reject invitation to hang out.

5. I isolate myself to spend more time in playing

games.
6. I am not informed about the happenings in my
surrounding.
7. I lack interactions with family members.

8. I have no time with friends.

9. I have difficulty in getting along with friends

and family.
10. I prefer to be alone to avoid interruption.

11. I’m being late in class.

12. I prefer to be with people who can relate to

my hobby.

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13. I prefer meeting people who plays the same

game.
14. I have more time with my gaming friends
than my family.
15. I boast when I excel in a game.