PREDICTORS OF ONLINE GAMING ADDICTION AMONG PAKISTANI STUDENTS

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate the predictive relationship between dark personality traits and online gaming addiction.

Design of study: Correlational research design

Place and duration of study: September 2020-September 2021 Islamabad, Pakistan

Sample and Method: In this present study Pakistani students (both gender) n=264 within the age range of 12-18 years (M=16.78; SD=1.66) participated who play online first-person shooter games.

Results and Conclusion: Linear regression analysis findings show that there is significant predictive relationship between dark personality traits and gaming addiction among Pakistani students and there is significant difference at dark personality traits and online gaming addiction among Pakistani students who play more online games as compare to those who play less time online games. It is concluded that dark personality traits significantly predict gaming addiction among Pakistani students.