The prediction of the student's tendency to computer games based on the brain- behavioral functions, cognitive flexibility and sensation seeking

Abstract

Aims: Research about the student's Tendency to Computer Games has increased over the last decade, but little investigation has examined the relationship between Tendency to Computer Games, Brain-Behavioral Functions, Cognitive Flexibility, and Sensation Seeking. The present study was designed to predict the student's Tendency to Computer Games based on the Brain-Behavioral Functions, Cognitive Flexibility and Sensation Seeking. Method: Through Cluster sampling, 200 subjects were chosen for this Descriptive and correlational study. Brain-Behavioral Functions questionnaires, Cognitive Flexibility, Sensation Seeking and Tendency to Computer Games were applied to collect data. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation test, and multiple linear regression were used to analyze data. Results: The findings revealed that there are significant associations between Brain-Behavioral Functions, Cognitive Flexibility, and Sensation Seeking variables on the Tendency to Computer Games. Meanwhile, Brain-Behavioral Functions, Cognitive Flexibility and Sensation Seeking predicted Tendency to Computer Games. Discussion: The results emphasized the effect of Brain-Behavioral Functions, Cognitive Flexibility, and Sensation Seeking on the Tendency to Computer Games. The findings of this research can be applied for planning activities such as increasing students' awareness of the consequences and influences causing the inclination to computer games and their appropriate application.