Relationship Between Technological Game Addiction and Character Development in Adolescents

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between technological game addiction and character development in adolescents in order to contribute to the practices and approaches of psychiatric nurses. The research sample consists of 134 adolescents (Female:84, Male:50). The data was collected using the Participant Information Form, Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents- Short Form and the Character Growth Index which were developed by the researcher in the light of literature. The analysis determined that game addic-tion differed according to variables such as gender, family structure, the availability of unlimited internet at home and showed that game addiction negatively influences character development. As a result of the study, it can be recommended that psychiatric nurses and other health professionals serving in the field of mental health should cooperate with school health nurses, guidance teachers and families to raise awareness about this issue and implement preventive measures.

Keywords

• adolescent
• technology
• game addiction
• character development