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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIGITAL GAME ADDICTION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, LOWER/NECK PAIN, AND STRESS LEVEL
Abstract
Game addiction, categorized under addictions, has established itself to a level comparable to substance addiction. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of digital game addiction among young individuals and investigate its effects on physical activity, back/neck pain, and stress levels. The study was conducted with 916 university students aged between 18-25. Demographic and personal characteristics of the participants were recorded. Digital Game Addiction was assessed using the Digital Game Addiction Scale (DGAS), Neck Pain with the Neck Disability Index (NDI), Back Pain with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), physical activity level using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and stress assessment using the Perceived Stress Scale-14 (PSS-14). The surveys used were created online and accessible by clicking on the link. Participants were reached through a snowball sampling method. 66.2% of students reported playing digital games. The average weekly gaming time was 44.26±66.73 minutes, approximately 2.5 days a week. The majority (55.1%) played games through a mobile phone. The primary reason for gaming was leisure (47.5%). When comparing students who played games and those who didn't, significant differences were observed in Oswestry Disability Index score (p=0.008), Neck Disability Index score (p<0.001), Perceived Stress Score (p<0.001), and physical activity/walking score (p=0.043). Digital game addictions increase disability levels, affecting not only physical pain but also significantly influencing students' stress levels. Considering the reasons for addiction, there is a need for societal regulations.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
Türkçe
Konular
Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Emine Cihan
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0000-0003-0699-3771
Türkiye
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
25 Aralık 2024
Yayımlanma Tarihi
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Gönderilme Tarihi
3 Nisan 2024
Kabul Tarihi
12 Aralık 2024
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 1970 Cilt: 22 Sayı: 4