The Correlation between Online Game Addiction and Psychosocial Factors among Online Gamers: A Study in Nagaland

Abstract

The rise in online gaming has raised concerns about the possibility of addiction, which might have a negative influence on mental health and everyday life. This study investigates the links between online gaming addiction and three psychological variables: self-esteem, loneliness, and life satisfaction. Using the snowball sampling method, we received 420 responses from online gamers in Nagaland. According to a regression study, loneliness and low self-esteem are strong predictors of online gaming addiction. Despite a negative link, life satisfaction has no significant influence on gaming addiction among these gamers. These findings show that tailored therapy aimed at reducing loneliness and increasing self-esteem could help reduce the likelihood of online gaming addiction.