Correlation of online game addiction social phobia and social appearance anxiety

The purpose of this research is to analyse correlation between online game addiction level, social phobia and social appearance anxiety. Research sample group were chosen in September-November through social media (Facebook and Twitter). There are 186 females and 264 males, in total, 450 university students which are participated this survey. Additionally, in total 600 people have participated this survey; as a result, 150 of them can't meet with age criteria, didn't answer questions completely, and gave the answer no to the question "Are you playing online games?" are not included to the research. In the research, in order to determine the demographic features of this students' "Personal Information Form", to determine the level of online game addiction "Online Game Addiction Scale", to determine social phobia level "Liebowitz Social Phobia Scale", and to determine the level of social appearance anxiety "Social Appearance Anxiety Scale" applied. Indeed, T-Test, One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson Correlation Analysis were used in the analysis of the data obtained. Lastly, using regression, the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable was observed. As a result, according to obtained findings; the level of online game addiction of male participants is higher than females. When looking at the correlation between the participants' game addiction with age, weight, and height variables, it can be concluded that there was a negative and weak relationship. Moreover, while a significant difference was found between the time spent in the game and online game addiction, no significant difference was found between income level and online game addiction. Furthermore, when looking at the correlation between education level variable and online game addiction and its sub-dimensions; no significant difference was found between glitch sub-dimension and the online game addiction level, indeed, there is a significant difference in economic gain and success sub-dimensions. Additionally, considering the relation of online game addiction with social phobia and social appearance anxiety, a moderate positive correlation was found with both variables. Lastly, a highly positive correlation was found between social appearance anxiety and social phobia.