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The Relationship Between Online Game Addiction and Aggression, Self-Control and Narcissistic Personality Traits

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Kim, Eun Joo, Namkoong, Kee, Ku, Taeyun, Kim, Se Joo·2008·European Psychiatry
DOI 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2007.10.010
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Objectives.: This study aimed to explore the relationship between online game addiction and aggression, self-control, and narcissistic personality traits, which are known as the psychological characteristics linked to “at-risk” populations for online game addiction. Method.: A total of 1471 online game users (males 82.7%, females 17.3%, mean age 21.30 ± 4.96) participated in this study and were asked to complete several self-report measures using an online response method. Questionnaires included demographic information and game use-related characteristics of the samples, the online game addiction scale (modified from Young's Internet addiction scale), the Buss–Perry aggression questionnaire, a self-control scale, and the narcissistic personality disorder scale. Results.: Our results indicated that aggression and narcissistic personality traits are positively correlated with online game addiction, whereas self-control is negatively correlated with online game addiction (p< 0.001). In addition, a multiple regression analysis revealed that the extent of online game addiction could be predicted based on the person's narcissistic personality traits, aggression, self-control, interpersonal relationship, and occupation. However, only 20% of the variance in behavioral consequences was explained with the model. Conclusion.: An interesting profile has emerged from the results of this study, suggesting that certain psychological characteristics such as aggression, self-control, and narcissistic personality traits may predispose some individuals to become addicted to online games. This result will deepen our understanding of the “at-risk” population for online game addiction and provide basic information that can contribute to developing a prevention program for people who are addicted to online games.

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Authors
Kim, E. J., Namkoong, K., Ku, T., & Kim, S. J.
Venue
European Psychiatry
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Published
2007-12-31
Volume
23
Issue
3
Pages
212-218
ISSN
  • 0924-9338 (ISSN-L)
  • 1778-3585
DOI
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2007.10.010
OpenAlex
W2001194161
Cited by
710
References
32
FWCI
35.00
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
green
Licence
www.cambridge.org/core/terms (unspecified)

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Kim, E. J., Namkoong, K., Ku, T., & Kim, S. J. (2008). The Relationship Between Online Game Addiction and Aggression, Self-Control and Narcissistic Personality Traits. European Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2007.10.010

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