Psychological and Social Effects of Electronic Games on Saudi Youth

Author

Assistant Professor, Section of Press and Media, Department of Public Relations and Advertising, Al-Azhar University

Abstract

This study aimed to know the psychological and social implications of Saudi youth practicing electronic games by studying a random sample of 600 individuals. This study is a descriptive study. The study depends on the sample survey method. The study data was collected through a questionnaire form that includes all the groups that Included in the study questions and presented to a group of arbitrators, and the study found that there are differences in the intensity of Saudi youth use of electronic games and the psychological and social effects resulting from this use, The study also demonstrated that there are differences between the demographic characteristics of Saudi youth and the psychological and social effects resulting from the use of electronic games. The study also indicated the high intensity of Saudi youth practicing electronic games, and entertainment and entertainment were at the forefront of the reasons for which the study sample practices electronic games. The fighting games, represented by the game of PUBG, came at the forefront of the favorite games of Saudi youth, and the trend of Saudi youth was neutral towards playing electronic games.

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