Game addiction

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the degree of game addiction and factors associated with game addiction. The sample was 464 students of Mattayomsuksa 1-6 in Bangkok by using multiple random sampling. Questionnaires were used to collect the data. The statistical analyses were descriptive and chi-square. The research found that the students of Mattayomsuksa 1-6 in Bangkok had no degree of game addiction. The factors related to game addiction of varibles had a statistically significant relationship with school record, stress, playing expense, rearing method, family relationship, game information perception and duration of game playing. The research recommendation is rearing method and family relationship are important factors that can protect game addiction. There must be : good intercommunication between parents and children. Family activities during free time are needed. A playing time schedule should be properly set up. Valuable advice and help from family members, teachers and friends can help eliminate stress. Being ready to confront problems and being flexible in the present world situation also help. Additionally, there should be a campaign launched by the public sector to provide adolescent and parent knowledge about the danger of long continuous game playing including gambling prohibition and lucky drawing game.