Examining Computer Game Addiction Level of Primary School Students in Terms of Different Variables

Abstract

Computer games have become one of the most important entertainment tools for children. Games have both positive and negative effects on children. Especially when it leads to addiction, their negative effects increase. In this study, relationship between computer game addiction level of primary school students and different variables is examined. Results showed that computer games addiction levels were found to be higher for boys than girls and higher for 4th grade students than 3rd and 5th grade students. There was no significant deference among game addiction levels in term of computer ownership.