Computer-Gaming Addiction among Students

The article addresses the pressing issue of computer gaming addiction in the modern information society. It examines the extent of gambling addiction among students, including identifying the frequency and duration of gaming activity, as well as the manifestation of aggressiveness and depression associated with gambling addiction. The author's “Computer Gaming Addiction” questionnaire, which includes scales of addiction, aggressiveness, and depression, was used as empirical research method. Statistics method: φ* Fisher criterion. The study involved 1st-4th year students of the East Kazakhstan University named after Sarsen Amanzholov, aged 17 to 35 years. A total of 198 people participated, of which 77% were female. The study provides evidence of a connection between computer gaming addiction and aggression, indicating more pronounced aggressiveness among individuals with high levels of gaming addiction. The results suggest that the male sample is more susceptible to gambling addiction, and the associated aggressiveness can manifest in real life.

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