Little fingers, big competition: digital game addiction and competition styles of preschool children in the context of collectivist culture
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Tarih
2025
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Yayıncı
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
This study investigates the relationship between digital game addiction and competition styles among preschool children aged 4-6 within the collectivist cultural context of T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected from 337 children (150 girls, 187 boys) using the Computer Addiction Scale for Children and the Preschool Competition Scale with teacher support. The findings showed that children's digital game addiction levels were generally low, with the willingness sub-dimension scoring highest. Competition styles were assessed in three dimensions: other-oriented competition, task-oriented competition, and dominance maintenance hierarchy. Among these, dominance maintenance received the highest scores. A weak but significant relationship emerged between digital game addiction and other-oriented competition. The results indicate that while collectivist culture shapes competition behaviours to preserve harmony and social balance, digital games foster individualistic, self-focused competition. Although digital games may enhance some social skills, they risk weakening cohesion. Strengthening family-child interactions and aligning gaming practices with cultural values are recommended.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
VIDEO GAMES, PLAY, SELF
Kaynak
EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
Scopus Q Değeri
Cilt
195
Sayı
12
Künye
Çantaoğlu, E., Kale, M., & Çavuşoğlu, O. (2025). Little fingers, big competition: digital game addiction and competition styles of preschool children in the context of collectivist culture. Early Child Development and Care, 195(12), 1210-1226.
