مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Taking the Opinions of Parents and Specifying the Effects on Students about Computer Games

Abstract :

In these days, computer games are the most important entertainment tools for children. Computer games have turned into a major industry that should be carefully considered. As the game industry grows, the effects have seen in our country and so gaming culture is developing in Turkey. Therefore, it is important to examine Turkey’s situation on this area. This study was designed to investigate the views of middle school students and their parents about computer games and to determine the effects of computer games about students. The study group is consisted of 215 people that are the parents of the second grade students from 6 elementary schools. The survey is developed according to literature and based on expert opinions. The collected data were evaluated with statistical methods. According to the survey families set rules for their children on computer games. The number of families that make their children conscious of computer games are less than the families that set rules. Families should make their children conscious of the harms of computer games rather than putting them on rules. According to the results, families determine rules in order to protect their children against the harms of computer games. They think computer games affect their children’s success negatively. Majority of the families feel anxious about their children playing computer games.