The relationship between i̇mpulsivity and violent tendencies in high school students with online game addiction

Purpose: The primary objective of this study is to investigate the correlation among online gaming addiction, impulsivity, and propensity for violence. Method: The study cohort consists of 199 high school students, ranging from 9th to 12th grades, comprising 93 females and 106 males. These participants were selected from "Ozel Sinav Koleji" in Ankara, Turkey. The study employed the online gaming addiction scale, Barrat impulsivity scale-11, tendency to violence scale, and sociodemographic form. The collected data underwent analysis via SPSS software. Results: The data analysis revealed a significant correlation between online gaming addiction, impulsivity, and propensity for violence. Additionally, a significant correlation was observed between impulsivity and propensity for violence. Consequently, it is recommended to consider all the findings from this study and apply them to different populations.