The mediating effect of emotional schemas in the relationship between online gaming addiction and life satisfaction.

ABSTRACT: The present study examined the relationships between the levels of online game addiction among university students who play online games and their life satisfaction, emotional schemas, and demographic characteristics (gender and age). Additionally, structural equation modelling was conducted to examine the mediating effect of emotional schemas in the relationship between online gaming addiction and life satisfaction. The participants of the study consist of 549 university students who are enrolled in university and play online games. In the study, data were obtained using online gaming addiction scale, life satisfaction scale and leahy Emotional Schema Scale. The results of the study indicated a positive, low-level and statistically significant correlation between the level of online gamin

SUBMITTER: Makas S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11695994 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature