Internet addiction and gaming obsession are real problems in our technological age. In fact, these issues are such big problems that people are actually dropping dead. There are actually treatment centres being set up to deal with the growing problem if internet addiction - counselling and treatment including medication are being prescribed to help to curb this very serious addiction.
Implications - Many consumers' lives revolve around the digital world. Unfortunately, with the rising accessibility of smartphones, laptops and netbooks, most are becoming tech-obsessed. While businesses benefit from the tech-dependent masses, there is still a need in society for products and services that help consumers balance and/or control their digital device usage.
What's Driving This Trend
- Digital Dependency
- Opportunities for products and services that help consumers balance and control their digital device usage.
- Tech Obsession
- Opportunities to provide counseling and treatment services for individuals dealing with internet addiction and gaming obsession.
- Internet Addiction Treatment
- Opportunities for the establishment and growth of treatment centers to address the growing problem of internet addiction.
Who This Affects Most
- Wellness and Digital Detox
- Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the wellness industry to create products and services that promote a healthy balance between technology usage and mental wellness.
- Gaming and E-sports
- Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the gaming industry to develop games and platforms that incorporate mechanisms to prevent addiction and promote responsible gaming habits.
- Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
- Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the mental health industry for the development of innovative treatments and therapies for internet addiction and gaming obsession.
