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The relationship between online game addiction and aggression, self-control and narcissistic personality traits.
Kim, Eun Joo; Namkoong, Kee; Ku, Taeyun; Kim, Se Joo.
Afiliación
  • Kim EJ; Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Behavioral Science in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 250 Seongsanro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 120-752, South Korea. eunjoo96k@freechal.com
Eur Psychiatry ; 23(3): 212-8, 2008 Apr.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18166402
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.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Trastornos de la Personalidad / Conducta Adictiva / Juegos de Video / Internet / Agresión / Control Interno-Externo Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Eur Psychiatry Asunto de la revista: PSIQUIATRIA Año: 2008 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Corea del Sur

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Trastornos de la Personalidad / Conducta Adictiva / Juegos de Video / Internet / Agresión / Control Interno-Externo Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Eur Psychiatry Asunto de la revista: PSIQUIATRIA Año: 2008 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Corea del Sur