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Gaming Preferences and Personality among School Students.
Balan Rathakrishnan1, Soon Singh Bikar Singh1, Azizi Yahaya1
1Faculty of Psychology and Education, University Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 29, 2023
Summary
This study reveals a link between personality traits and gaming preferences in students. While gender impacts gaming time, age does not affect play frequency, offering insights into adolescent gaming behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Media Studies
- Adolescent Development
Background:
- Limited research focuses on non-violent game genres and their psychological correlates.
- Understanding gaming preferences is crucial given its prevalence among adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between personality traits and diverse gaming preferences in school students.
- To examine gender-based differences in gaming duration.
- To investigate age-related variations in video game playing frequency.
Main Methods:
- Online survey administered to 420 students (ages 12-17).
- Utilized demographic questionnaire, Big Five Inventory, and Gaming Preferences Questionnaire.
- Data analyzed using SPSS 26.0 for descriptive statistics.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations found between personality traits (e.g., extraversion, openness) and gaming preferences (e.g., RPG, combat, music genres).
- A notable difference in gaming hours was observed between genders.
- No significant difference in game playing frequency was found based on age.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent gaming preferences are psychologically linked to personality structures.
- Gaming habits and preferences can influence behavior and overall health.
- Further research into diverse gaming genres and their psychological impact is warranted.
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