COVID-19: research on tech habits needs industry support

Daniel L. King; Joël Billieux; Paul H. Delfabbro

doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00047-6

COVID-19: research on tech habits needs industry support

Daniel L. King, Joël Billieux, Paul H. Delfabbro

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

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Abstract

The consumption of digital entertainment such as online gaming has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are concerns that long engagement in these activities could strengthen bad habits and create social difficulties once the crisis has subsided — particularly for vulnerable or underage individuals.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	198-198
Number of pages	1
Journal	Nature
Volume	589
Issue number	7841
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-00047-6
Publication status	Published - 14 Jan 2021

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Business
Public health
Research management
COVID-19

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