Online Gaming Addiction, Narcissistic Tendencies, Interpersonal Communication and Loneliness among University Students
| dc.contributor.author | Isha Tariq | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-12-06T07:42:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-12-06T07:42:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 0023-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In our fast-paced society, where everyone is busy in their personal achievement. The communication style is drastically changed and the new generation is experiencing more interpersonal communication difficulty, narcissistic tendencies and loneliness. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between online gaming addiction, narcissistic tendencies, interpersonal communication and loneliness among university students. It was hypothesized that there is likely of significant positive relationship between gaming addiction, narcissistic tendencies, Interpersonal communication and loneliness among university students. Secondly, it was hypothesized that gaming addiction, narcissistic tendencies and interpersonal communication are predictors of loneliness among university students. Thirdly, it was hypothesized that there is likely of significant gender differences in terms of online gaming addiction, narcissistic tendencies, interpersonal communication and loneliness among university students. The sample of 120 students were taken which includes both girls and boys. The purposive sampling strategy was used, sample of girls (n=60) and boys (n=60) selected for the study. The age range of the participants was 18-25 years. The target population was universities students. The measurement tools used for the study was gaming addiction scale, NP-16, Interpersonal communication inventory and UCLA loneliness scale. The Correlational research design used for this study. Independent Sample t-test, Multiple Hierarchical Regression was used for this study. The findings depict a significant positive relationship between gaming addiction, narcissism and loneliness. Gaming addiction, narcissism and interpersonal communication is significant predictor of loneliness among university students. The result of independent sample t- test reveal males are significantly more dependent to gaming addiction and female showed higher level of narcissism and Loneliness. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.kinnaird.edu.pk/handle/123456789/50 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | KINNAIRD COLLEGE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | PSY-MP01; PSY-MP01 | |
| dc.title | Online Gaming Addiction, Narcissistic Tendencies, Interpersonal Communication and Loneliness among University Students | |
| dc.title.alternative | F20MPSY009 | |
| dc.type | Thesis |