Leisure Time Internet Usage and Online Gambling Addiction: Investigation of Individuals Playing Gambling

Authors : Cemal Faruk Rize, Tolga Beşikçi

Pages : 16-28

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Publication Date : 2025-06-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of the study was examine the effect of online gambling on leisure activities and the levels of online gambling addiction according to the demographic characteristics of individuals. The descriptive scanning model, which was widely used in social sciences, was preferred in this study. The study group included a total of 356 participants, 222 male and 134 female. The participants consisted of university students, individuals who gamble on online platforms, and individuals reached through social media groups. Demografic information form, \\\"Leisure Time Internet Usage\\\" scale and \\\"Online Gambling Addiction\\\" scale were used data collection tool in the study. In the statistical presentation of the data, normality analyses and descriptive statistical analyses, independent sample t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson correlation test were performed. According to the results, statistically significant differences were found in the variables of gender, education level, welfare status, leisure time period and gambling reason on the leisure time internet usage and online gambling addiction of the gamblers. Statistically significant relationship did not detected between online gambling addiction and leisure time internet usage scales. The research results revealed that the effect of online gambling on individuals\\\' leisure time activities varies according to demographic characteristics and that this situation was an important factor in understanding the lifestyles of individuals with gambling addiction.
Keywords : İnternet Kumarı, Serbest Zaman İnternet Kullanımı, Kumar Bağımlılığı

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