Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry
Back to the articles list |
Back to browse issues page
1- Master's student Department of Psychology, Ars. C., Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan, Iran
2- Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Psychology, Ars. C., Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan, Iran ,samane3677s@gmail.com
2- Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Psychology, Ars. C., Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan, Iran ,
Abstract: (41 Views)
Introduction: Internet gaming addiction is defined as the excessive use of Internet games that culminates in social and emotional problems, and the user is unable to control this use despite these problems.
Aim: The present study aimed to develop a structural model of Internet gaming addiction based on psychological characteristics and parenting styles, mediated by academic attitudes.
Method: This research employed a descriptive-correlational method based on structural equation modeling. The statistical population consisted of all high school students in Shiraz during the academic year 2024-2025, from which 250 individuals were selected using a purposive sampling method. Participants completed the Internet Gaming Addiction Questionnaire, the Anhedonia Scale, the Distress Tolerance Scale, the Parenting Styles Questionnaire, and the Academic Attitude Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling using SPSS version 26 and Amos version 24 software.
Results: The results revealed that the coefficients of direct paths from psychological traits (β = 0.55, P = 0.004) and parenting styles to academic attitudes (β = 0.43, P = 0.008), psychological traits (β = 0.31, P < 0.001), parenting styles (β = 0.46, P < 0.001), and academic attitudes to Internet gaming addiction (β = 0.27, P < 0.001) were significant. Furthermore, the results of the indirect effects suggested that academic attitudes played a mediating role in this model (P < 0.005).
Conclusion: The results demonstrated that psychological traits and parenting styles influence Internet gaming addiction through the mediation of academic attitudes. Therefore, it is recommended to hold workshops aimed at reducing and preventing Internet gaming addiction.
Aim: The present study aimed to develop a structural model of Internet gaming addiction based on psychological characteristics and parenting styles, mediated by academic attitudes.
Method: This research employed a descriptive-correlational method based on structural equation modeling. The statistical population consisted of all high school students in Shiraz during the academic year 2024-2025, from which 250 individuals were selected using a purposive sampling method. Participants completed the Internet Gaming Addiction Questionnaire, the Anhedonia Scale, the Distress Tolerance Scale, the Parenting Styles Questionnaire, and the Academic Attitude Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling using SPSS version 26 and Amos version 24 software.
Results: The results revealed that the coefficients of direct paths from psychological traits (β = 0.55, P = 0.004) and parenting styles to academic attitudes (β = 0.43, P = 0.008), psychological traits (β = 0.31, P < 0.001), parenting styles (β = 0.46, P < 0.001), and academic attitudes to Internet gaming addiction (β = 0.27, P < 0.001) were significant. Furthermore, the results of the indirect effects suggested that academic attitudes played a mediating role in this model (P < 0.005).
Conclusion: The results demonstrated that psychological traits and parenting styles influence Internet gaming addiction through the mediation of academic attitudes. Therefore, it is recommended to hold workshops aimed at reducing and preventing Internet gaming addiction.
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
