Mark J. Kline Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Gamers and Weapons: Ask Dr. Mark

Dear Dr. Mark I wonder if there is any correlation between videogaming and interest in weapons.Recently, my son’s guidance counselor reported that some ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorMay 3, 2013

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Issues Gamers Should Think About

Dear Dr. Mark, I’m concerned that the defensiveness of gamers against criticism of our hobby has become knee-jerk and automatic without any real ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorFebruary 6, 2013

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Addressing Violence With Social Programs

Dear Dr. Mark I spoke to my mom after the recent horrific tragedy in Newtown, CT and the first words out of her ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorDecember 21, 2012

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Testy Group Dynamics in Online Play

Dear Dr. Mark I graduated from college about a year ago and have since used online games to stay connected with some of ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorJune 20, 2012

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Kicking The Habit

Dear Dr Mark, I know for a fact that I am addicted to videogames. I enjoy the escape they provide, the same way ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorMay 29, 2012

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Fetishes And The People Who Love Them

Doctor Mark, I am afraid of sexual relationships because I no longer believe I am able to get what I need out of ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2012

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Online Relationships and Family

Dear Dr Mark, Throughout my years online, I have made important friends. Recently, I wanted to tell my sister about an interesting conversation ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorMarch 8, 2012

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Children and Gaming

Dear Dr. Mark I showed my dad a video of an adorable three-year-old girl playing Skyrim which was posted on YouTube (and also ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorJanuary 31, 2012

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Dissociation Through Gaming

Dear Dr Mark. I try to engage in deep philosophical thinking, but it ends up going nowhere, as I get lost in gaming, ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorJanuary 4, 2012

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Escapism Through Gaming

Dear Dr Mark. I have suffered from Bipolar Disorder for a number of years. I am currently seeing a psychiatrist for therapy and ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorNovember 14, 2011

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Middle-Aged Gamers

Dear Dr Mark, I know you’ve written at length about teenagers and young adults, but my wife wishes you would address the issues ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorSeptember 19, 2011

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Dealing With Teen Gaming Addiction

Dear Dr Mark, We’re very alarmed about our 17-year-old son George. His videogaming has made our family a war zone. His grades in ...

By Mark J. Kline Legacy AuthorAugust 1, 2011

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