Digital Games Do Isolate Us? The Relationship between Digital Game Addiction and Loneliness
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Physical Training and Sports Pedagogy
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 30, 2025
Submission Date
June 4, 2025
Acceptance Date
August 28, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 3
