The Effect of Computer Games on Social Isolation and Violence Among 9-16 Year Olds

Authors

  • Mahan Khatib Damavandi Beheshti Sampad school, Tehran, Iran
  • Fatemeh Hedayatimanesh Islamic Azad university, Rodehen , Tehran, Iran
  • Narges Rastegarinia Payam Noor Damavand University,Tehran,Iran
  • Ghazal Hosseini Haj Abdullah, Tavasoli school, Tehran, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.109.15521

Keywords:

Computer games, violence, social relations, violent behavior

Abstract

This article examines the impact of computer games on teenagers. It should be noted that this research has obtained its data based on the questionnaire on the impact of computer games by 60 students of Shahid Bahonar Boys' School. This questionnaire is researcher-made. In this section, the collected information and data are classified, processed, analyzed and the results and findings of this research are presented. After determining the normality of the data, appropriate tests were used to analyze the research questions. Cronbach's alpha was used for reliability and its validity was done by university professors and it is based on a five-point Likert scale. The results of this research indicated that computer games do not cause social isolation of teenagers, but on the other hand, they affect the morale of teenagers. Students' performance is not affected by computer games, and according to research, teenagers do not place computer games as the main entertainment and pleasure.

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Published

2023-10-04

How to Cite

Damavandi, M. K., Hedayatimanesh, F., Rastegarinia, N., & Hosseini, G. (2023). The Effect of Computer Games on Social Isolation and Violence Among 9-16 Year Olds. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 10(9), 356–362. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.109.15521

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 9 (2023): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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