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KMID : 0922320130200010053
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2013 Volume.20 No. 1 p.53 ~ p.62
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Differences in Empowerment and Internet Game Addiction among Korean University Students Focusing on Korean and Chinese Students
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Joo Ae-Ran
Kim Mi-Rang
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the empowerment and internet game addiction in Korean university students, focusing on Korean and Chinese students.
Method: For this study, 366 students were selected from the J province by using convenience sampling. The data were collected from August 1 to October 10, 2012, and analyzed by using the SPSS/WIN 15.0.
Result: Internet game addiction and general characteristics showed significant differences when classified according to nationality, gender, age, major leisure, perceived health status, and smoking status. The Korean students had a mean empowerment score of 98.4. The Chinese students had a mean internet game addiction score of 58.6. Nationality, gender, and empowerment were identified as the variables influencing internet game addiction.
Conclusion: This study suggested that we should develop programs to increase empowerment, quit smoking, and decrease internet game addiction for Korean university students.
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KEYWORD
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Power, Internet
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