{"id":45598,"date":"2022-10-26T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T06:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/twitch-addiction\/"},"modified":"2022-10-26T08:00:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T06:00:03","slug":"twitch-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccadicciones.es\/en\/twitch-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Twitch Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Internet addiction, social media addiction, video game addiction… New technologies bring good things into our lives, but also negative ones, such as addictions. With every technological innovation, there is a risk of developing a dependency. Twitch addiction<\/strong> <\/a>is one of the latest addictions linked to new technologies. <\/p>\n

Twitch is currently one of the most popular platforms. It is the world’s largest live streaming platform<\/strong>. It was founded in 2011, and three years later, Amazon acquired its domain. It experienced its biggest boom during the pandemic. According to TwitchTracker, between January and July 202, it accumulated a total of 639 billion minutes of viewership. <\/p>\n

Initially, it was closely linked to video game broadcasting. However, its content has diversified to offer all kinds of content related to music, sports, lifestyle, etc. <\/p>\n

At CC Adicciones<\/strong><\/a>, we offer treatment to overcome new technology addiction.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Addiction to the streaming platform <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Content creators broadcast live, and anyone can join to watch their stream and communicate via chat. If they wish, they can subscribe to the channels of their favorite streamers to support them. Joining a stream is free, as is following different content creator accounts. Regarding Twitch addiction, two main factors can be distinguished: addiction to streams and addiction to subscribing and donations. <\/p>\n

Streaming Addiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Twitch offers an infinite number of live broadcasts. This means there is a huge variety to choose from, which can lead to an addiction to watching streams<\/strong> non-stop. Dedicating excessive time to being connected to different streaming channels. Furthermore, an online community<\/strong> is created that replaces social relationships and communication with the environment. <\/p>\n

Donation Addiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A Twitch addiction involves spending a large number of hours connected to this platform, but time is not the only thing that can be lost; money can be too. Some young people develop an addiction to subscribing to different Twitch channels<\/strong> to gain certain advantages, such as exclusive videos for subscribers, ad-free videos, access to exclusive emoticons… In addition, what is known as donations can also occur. During a stream, a donation can be made. If the streamer publicly acknowledges and thanks the donor at that moment, it generates anticipation and can cause satisfaction in the donor, who may become hooked on this recognition because they will feel important and flattered. <\/p>\n

What is a subathon? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The practice of subathons is becoming increasingly common on Twitch. A content creator does a stream, but as people subscribe, their live hours increase. That is, for each new subscription, the broadcast time increases<\/strong>, accumulating a large number of hours and even days. This encourages people watching the live stream to subscribe if they want the stream to last longer. <\/p>\n

The Dangers of Twitch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twitch is an entertainment platform. It can be a pastime for many young people and adolescents, and even adults, although it is more common in a younger age group. If used correctly, it is a hobby and a distraction, but if certain limits are crossed, it can become a risk. What are the main dangers of Twitch? <\/p>\n

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  • Economic problems and debts.<\/strong> A large percentage of Twitch users are very young, meaning they have no money because they are barely adolescents who are studying. In order to <\/li>\n
  • Insomnia.<\/strong> They prioritize being connected for hours and hours over sleeping and resting. This means they can spend hours or even days on Twitch. They create a virtual life and see no need to leave it or have contact with real life. <\/li>\n
  • Gambling addiction.<\/strong> Although it is more regulated now, Twitch has served to promote betting houses and online games.<\/li>\n
  • Social isolation from their environment. <\/strong>They distance themselves from their social circle, including both friends and family, due to being immersed in the world of Twitch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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