Investigation of High School Students` Attitudes Towards E-Sports, Loneliness and Happiness Levels in Terms of Some Demographic Characteristics

Authors : Samet Sağ, Kaan Doğan Yazan, Mehmet Yıldırım, Fatih Akgul
Pages : 499-513
Doi:10.15314/tsed.1555956
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Publication Date : 2025-12-31
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :This study aims to examine high school students\\\' attitudes towards e-sports, loneliness, and happiness levels in terms of different demographic variables. The research group consists of 344 high school students studying in Yozgat in 2023, with 175 (50.9%) males and 169 (49.1%) females. Data collection tools included a personal information form, the Esports Attitude Scale, the Short Form of the UCLA Loneliness Scale, and the Short Form of the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent groups test, and one-way ANOVA. The results showed no significant difference in the cognitive dimension by gender, but male students exhibited more positive attitudes in the affective and behavioral dimensions compared to females. Female students had significantly higher loneliness levels, but no gender difference was observed in happiness. No significant differences were found between variables by grade level, but loneliness and happiness varied with the number of close friends. Attitudes toward esports and happiness did not significantly differ with daily smart device use, yet a significant difference was noted in loneliness. Considerable differences have been detected across all variables when considering the level of academic achievement. The number of siblings showed significant differences in the affective sub-dimension, loneliness, and happiness variables. In conclusion, male students had more positive attitudes towards e-sports in affective and behavioral dimensions, while female students had higher loneliness levels. Variables such as the number of close friends, daily smart device usage, academic achievement, and number of siblings significantly affected students\\\' e-sports attitudes and their levels of loneliness and happiness. No substantial differences were found according to grade level
Keywords : E-spor, tutum, yalnızlık, mutluluk, öğrenci

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