Examining the relationship between the attitudes towards healthy nutrition and digital game playing attitude levels of school of physical education and sports students

In this study, which aims to examine the digital game addictions of students who actively participate in activities at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, School of Physical Education and Sports, the survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was preferred. The population of the study consists of university students studying at the School of Physical Education and Sports in our country; The sample consists of 250 university students who are studying at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University School of Physical Education and Sports in the 2023-2024 academic year. In addition to the demographic information form, the "Digital Game Playing Attitude Scale" and "Attitude Behaviors Regarding Healthy Nutrition" scales were used as data collection tools in the study. Descriptive statistical analyses, t-test for independent samples and correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. According to the results, the participants of the study were mostly male; Between the ages of 18-24; It consists of individuals who weigh 70-79 kilos and do not do active sports. In addition, the average of the answers given for the Digital Gaming Attitude Scale was 3.230±0.509; Therefore, it was determined that the digital game playing levels of the participants were above average. It was determined that the participant average in the Attitude Behaviors Regarding Healthy Nutrition scale was 62.096±0.727 and in this context, the score was above the average. It was determined that the participants' digital game playing levels did not differ significantly according to their active sports activities and finally, there was a statistically significant, positive and not strong relationship between the participants' attitudes and behaviors regarding healthy nutrition and their digital game playing levels. The results obtained in the study; It is thought that the students of the School of Physical Education and Sports will pioneer future studies on digital game addiction and Attitudes Towards Healthy Nutrition and contribute to the literature.