Comparison of digital game addiction and psychological well-being levels of adolescent refugee individuals according to some variables

This quantitative study investigated the relationship between video game addiction and psychological well-being in adolescent refugees. The main variables were measured using three different scales: the Personal Information Form, the Digital Game Addiction Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. A sample of 313 participants was reached using a convenience sampling method. The population of the study consists of adolescent refugees living in the province of Şanlıurfa, while the sample consists of adolescent refugees aged 10-21. The data obtained within the scope of the research were analyzed using the SPSS 21.0 statistical package program. Hypothesis tests were applied according to normal distribution among the scales and demographic variables, and a correlation analysis was conducted between the Digital Game Addiction Scale and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. According to the results of the research, no significant relationship was found between digital game addiction and gender, while a significant relationship was found between age, education level, socio-economic status, and daily phone usage time. On the other hand, a significant relationship was found between psychological well-being and gender, age, education level, socio-economic status, and daily phone usage time. According to the correlation analysis between the scales, a negative and significant relationship was found between Virtual Tolerance and the Psychological Well-Being Scale and its sub-dimensions. A negative and significant relationship was also found between Virtual Communication and the Psychological Well-Being Scale and its sub-dimensions. Finally, a negative and significant relationship was found between Digital Game Addiction and Psychological Well-Being. Keywords: Psychological Well-Being, Digital Game Addiction, Refugees, Addiction, Daily Phone Usage Time