A MODEL PROPOSAL FOR EXPLAINING THE ONLINE GAME-PLAYING BEHAVIORS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

In this study, it is aimed to investigate a proposed structural equation model that influences the behavior of university students studying in Eskişehir to play online games. In the proposed structural model, visual attraction, escape from facts, flow experience, success, enjoyment, self-sufficiency and intention to play and behavior are discussed. Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used to test the relationships between the factors in the model. The suitability of the model was evaluated according to various compliance criteria used in YEM literature. The calculated chi-square value for the model fit was calculated as 400,37 and (χ2/sd) as 1.88. Some of the analyzes; The correlation coefficients between self-efficacy and achievement, in on to play and enjoyment were calculated as 0.92 and 0.74, respectively.