Adölesanlarda Teknolojik Oyun Bağımlılığı İle Karakter Gelişimi Arasındaki İlişki
Relationship Between Technological Game Addiction and Character Development in Adolescents
Author(s): Yaren Çakır, Nazan TuranSubject(s): Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Behaviorism, Substance abuse and addiction, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Çukurova Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Psikiyatri Anabilim Dalı
Keywords: Adolescent; technology; game addiction; character development;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between technological game addiction and character development in adolescents in order to contribute to the practices and approaches of psychiatric nurses. The research sample consists of 134 adolescents (Female: 84, Male:50). The data was collected using the Participant Information Form, Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents- Short Form and the Character Growth Index which were developed by the researcher in the light of literature. The analysis determined that game addiction differed according to variables such as gender, family structure, the availability of unlimited internet at home and showed that game addiction negatively influences character development. As a result of the study, it can be recommended that psychiatric nurses and other health professionals serving in the field of mental health should cooperate with school health nurses, guidance teachers and families to raise awareness about this issue and implement preventive measures.
Journal: Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar
- Issue Year: 13/2021
- Issue No: Suppl. 1
- Page Range: 270-280
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Turkish