The Proposal and Application of the Concept of “Meta-Integration”—Taking the Analysis of the Psychological Mechanism of Game Addiction as an Example
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meta-integration, organic wholism, meta-cognition, integration, game addiction
Abstract
With the development of science and technology and continuous social progress, the material living space of individuals (referring to objective reality) has gradually expanded. As a reflection of the material world, conscious activities have also become increasingly complex and diverse. The “cognitive unit” of an individual is formed through the logical construction of perceptions of the material space at the conscious level. Furthermore, “cognitive units” can be constructed into a “cognitive organic whole” through certain logical connection methods. To maintain balance and stability in dynamic interactions with the environment, it is necessary for the “cognitive organic whole” to remain in a harmonious state. In response, the article proposes the “meta-integration” theory. As a cognitive adjustment method, “metaintegration” can promote the smooth operation of the “cognitive organic whole” by changing the logical connection methods within and between “cognitive units,” thereby breaking through cognitive dilemmas. With the development of science, technology and the internet, the scope of individuals' conscious activities has expanded to the virtual space. If the effective cognitive construction of perceptions of the virtual world cannot be achieved at the conscious level, cognitive dilemmas may arise, which are externally manifested as the problem of online game addiction. This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the concept of “metaintegration” and illustrates its application adaptability through its mechanism of action in solving the problem of game addiction.
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