Proper

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of drinking and game addiction among elementary school students and the correlation between variables. The survey was carried out for 261 students in grades 3-6 of G city. The results showed that 40.6% of elementary school students had drinking experience, 26.1% were potential gamers, and 8.4% were high risk gamers. Drinking was more common among boys than girls, those whose school life satisfaction and school scores were lower, and who were exercising more frequently. Game addiction was higher in boys than in girls, for those whose school life satisfaction and school performance were lower, and who were in deficiency of sleep and exercise. There was a positive correlation between drinking and game addiction.