Question: Why do people use virtual worlds?

Players most commonly say that they use virtual worlds to relieve stress. Many log into World of Warcraft right after they get home from work to relax. They also use virtual worlds to delay acting on problems in real life that are stressful.

What is the purpose of virtual world?

The objective of virtual worlds is to continue participating in the world, interact with other users, and gaining more status or experience within the virtual world. Even computer users who dont have a World of Warcraft account probably are acquainted with virtual worlds through pop culture.

How addictive is virtual reality?

Whether for education or for play, the excessive use of the virtual world is addictive [28] . Addiction to VR leads to bone disease and visual impairment and severe mental illnesses such as depression and attention deficit, concentration, and anxiety disorders.

What makes the Internet addictive?

Internet users get small rewards--a message from a friend, an interesting story on social media, a new job lead--every time they pick up a gadget. These rewards increase dopamine production, creating a vicious cycle that encourages users to keep accessing the Internet to keep getting a hit of dopamine.

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