Online Gaming Addiction: The Role of Sensation Seeking, Self-Control, Neuroticism, Aggression, State Anxiety, and Trait Anxiety

Jun 19, 2010Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking

Online gaming addiction linked to sensation seeking, self-control, personality traits, aggression, and anxiety

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Abstract

Data from 123 university students indicate that five personality traits are significantly associated with online gaming addiction.

  • Neuroticism is linked to higher levels of online gaming addiction.
  • Sensation seeking may contribute to increased online gaming addiction.
  • Both state and trait anxiety are associated with online gaming addiction.
  • Aggression shows a significant relationship with online gaming addiction.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these findings.

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