Electronic gaming addiction and its correlation with psychological loneliness among orphaned adolescents
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Universidad de Granada
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Electronic gaming Psychological loneliness Orphaned adolescents
Date
2024-01-01Referencia bibliográfica
Malika Ben Bordi , Marwa Djeghaima, Abdelkarim Maamoun , Hamza Lazazga (2024). Electronic gaming addiction and its correlation with psychological loneliness among orphaned adolescents . Journal for Educators, Teachers and Trainers,Vol. 15(1).169-177. DOI: 10.47750/jett.2024.15.01.020
Résumé
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between electronic gaming addiction and the
level of psychological loneliness. To address and control this issue, a selection of secondary schools in
the province of Bordj Bou Arreridj was chosen to implement field study procedures.The researchers
employed a descriptive-analytical methodology in this study, relying on a questionnaire as a tool for
investigation. The questionnaire included an electronic gaming addiction scale prepared by [Author
Name] and the Russell Loneliness Scale. It was distributed to a sample of 80 orphaned adolescents. To
verify the study hypotheses, appropriate statistical methods were utilized for analysis and
interpretation, including means, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, Pearson correlation coefficient, among
others. The study arrived at several conclusions:
The level of electronic gaming addiction is high among orphaned adolescents.
The level of psychological loneliness among orphaned adolescents is high.
There is a statistically significant correlation between electronic gaming addiction and the level of
psychological loneliness among orphaned adolescents.