Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between digital game
addiction tendencies and resilience among preschool-aged children. The study
included a sample of 424 parents of preschool children, 51.6% (n=219) female and
48.3% (n=205) male, residing in Istanbul. Data were collected using the socialemotional
well-being and resilience scale for preschool children and the digital game
addiction tendency scale. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation Analysis, and
Simple Linear Regression Analysis were employed to analyze the data. The findings
reveal a significant negative relationship between digital game addiction and resilience,
with digital game addiction accounting for 23% of the variance in resilience levels.
Furthermore, digital game addiction was identified as a significant negative predictor of
resilience. The results were interpreted in light of the existing literature, and
recommendations were proposed to support healthy child development and mitigate
the risks associated with digital game addiction.
