KMID : 0607720070180020331
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing 2007 Volume.18 No. 2 p.331 ~ p.339
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Correlations among Internet Games Addiction, Self-esteem and Physical Health in Middle School Students
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Joo Ae-Ran
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to identify correlations among internet games addiction (IGA), self-esteem and physical health in middle school students.
Methods: A total of 428 middle school students were selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected from the 15th to 30th of March, 2006. Data were analyzed using SPSS/PC program by frequency, ¥ö2-test, t-test, ANOVA, Duncan test, Pearson¡¯s correlation coefficient, and Stepwise Multiple Regression.
Results: 1. According to the results of analyzing the degree of IGA, the addicted group was 1.9%. 2. Analysis of IGA according to the general characteristics showed that there were statistically significant differences in on-line friend, using time and major leisure. 3. Analysis of physical health according to the general characteristics showed that there were statistically significant differences in on-line friend and off-line friend. 4. IGA was in a significantly negative correlation with selfesteem. 5. In the results of regression, using time was identified as a factor influencing the IGA.
Conclusion: Considering the results above, we need to develop IGA prevention programs to enhance physical health and self-esteem and to control using time.
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KEYWORD
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Internet, Self Esteem, Health
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