Electronic gaming addiction and its correlation with psychological loneliness among orphaned adolescents

Abstract

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.