Effects of Computer Games on Primary School Children’ Self-Esteem and Identity in the Department of Education of Shiraz (District III) in the 2012-2013 Academic Year

摘要

Computer games are regarded as one of the major entertainment activities for children and adolescents. Given the importance of this issue, the aim of this study was to investigate the role and impact of computer games on primary school children's self-esteem and identity in the Department of Education of Shiraz (District III) in the 2012-2013 academic year. The present study was an applied research that was performed through a correlational-descriptive method. The instrument used to collect the data was a researcher made questionnaire with three components: (the habit of playing computer games, identity, and self-esteem) that contained a total of 44 items. The questionnaires were distributed among the participants and were filled in by them. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed through the opinions of the professionals in the field. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined by the Cronbach's alpha coefficient as equal to 0.88. The results of the study indicated that there is no significant relationship between computer games and students' self-esteem and identity and computer games do not have a significant effect on the development or decline of identity and self-esteem among elementary school students in Shiraz (District III).