The relationship between online game addiction and aggression, self-control and narcissistic personality traits - 17/04/08
, Kee Namkoong a, 1 , Taeyun Ku b, 2 , Se Joo Kim a, ⁎ 
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Abstract |
Objectives |
This study aimed to explore the relationship between online game addiction and aggression, self-control, and narcissistic personality traits, which are known as the psychological characteristics linked to “at-risk” populations for online game addiction.
Method |
A total of 1471 online game users (males 82.7%, females 17.3%, mean age 21.30±4.96) participated in this study and were asked to complete several self-report measures using an online response method. Questionnaires included demographic information and game use-related characteristics of the samples, the online game addiction scale (modified from Young's Internet addiction scale), the Buss–Perry aggression questionnaire, a self-control scale, and the narcissistic personality disorder scale.
Results |
Our results indicated that aggression and narcissistic personality traits are positively correlated with online game addiction, whereas self-control is negatively correlated with online game addiction (p<0.001). In addition, a multiple regression analysis revealed that the extent of online game addiction could be predicted based on the person's narcissistic personality traits, aggression, self-control, interpersonal relationship, and occupation. However, only 20% of the variance in behavioral consequences was explained with the model.
Conclusion |
An interesting profile has emerged from the results of this study, suggesting that certain psychological characteristics such as aggression, self-control, and narcissistic personality traits may predispose some individuals to become addicted to online games. This result will deepen our understanding of the “at-risk” population for online game addiction and provide basic information that can contribute to developing a prevention program for people who are addicted to online games.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Online game addiction, Aggression, Self-control, Narcissistic personality traits
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Vol 23 - N° 3
P. 212-218 - avril 2008 Retour au numéro
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