ABSTRACT
Objective: To explore behavior problems and family environment of children with video games dependence Method:34 video games dependent children and 34 normal children were assessed with EPQ for children and Achenbach Children's Behavior Checklist Parents of both groups were asked to fill up Family Environment Scale-Chinese Version Result:The P and L scores of EPQ were higher in the study group than in control Social status, school status, withdraw, anxiety/depression, social problems, delinquent problems extroversive behavior problems and the total score of CBCL were also higher in the study group Children with video games dependence had families with lower intimacy, lower expressioness, lower active-reaction orientation and organization Their families had more conflicts than families of normal children Conclusion: Video games dependent children have more behavior problems and poorer family environment
