Characteristics of self-concept of computer gamers
Computer games, having become widespread, are a powerful cultural factor of present days that affects various aspects of a player’s personality. This article discusses such influence on user’s self-concept. The self-concept peculiarities of people who overindulge in computer games are highlighted....
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Computer games, having become widespread, are a powerful cultural factor of present days that affects various aspects of a player’s personality. This article discusses such influence on user’s self-concept. The self-concept peculiarities of people who overindulge in computer games are highlighted. Interrelation between favorite game genres, chosen by players, and changes in their self-concept is revealed.
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| spelling | doaj-art-e64664fa7940415484975c4a201b9b512025-07-29T13:13:12ZengVilnius University PressSocial Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach2424-38762016-06-016110.21277/sw.v1i6.235Characteristics of self-concept of computer gamersGalina Chaika0Kostiuk Institute of Psychology NAES of Ukraine, Ukraine Computer games, having become widespread, are a powerful cultural factor of present days that affects various aspects of a player’s personality. This article discusses such influence on user’s self-concept. The self-concept peculiarities of people who overindulge in computer games are highlighted. Interrelation between favorite game genres, chosen by players, and changes in their self-concept is revealed. https://www.journals.vu.lt/social-welfare/article/view/28168self-conceptcomputer gamegamersBig Five personality traits |
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