Sport Management Studies

Identification of Factors Influencing the Selection of Computer Games in Comparison with Physical Activities among Students

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Mohammad Sadegh Afroozeh 1
Hosein Zareian 2
Hakimeh Afrouzeh 3

1 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Jahrom University

2 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Sport Science Research Institute

3 Ph.D. Student in Sport Management, Guilan University

https://doi.org/10.22089/smrj.2018.6061.2215
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing the students' desire to play computer games in comparison with exercise and physical activity. The research method was descriptive-survey and of practical type. Study population was consisting all students of universities in Tehran province. Finally, 392 questionnaires with validity and appropriate reliability were completed by the samples available. In this research, data were collected through questionnaire and then analyzed by PLS software. The results of the research showed that the conceptual model of research has a good fit as well as between video games with the variables studied. The results showed that cost, mental stress, opportunity, choice and unpardonable pleasures are factors that students face in choosing to play computer games. Therefore, due to widespread changes in the intellectual environment and a different perception of sport, it is necessary to make appropriate fixes for computer-based games based on physical activity and sports, or the boom of traditional sports in engaging with computer games. It should also be noted that due to the development of student media literacy and, on the other hand, the reduction of physical activity and excessive obesity of balance in the event of frequent use of computer games, attention to the attractive elements of games should be given to each individual's position.

Keywords

Computer Games
Cost
Student
Physical Activity
Obesity

Subjects

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Sport Management Studies
Volume 11, Issue 58
January & February 2020
January and February 2020
Pages 163-182

  • Receive Date 10 July 2018
  • Revise Date 02 December 2018
  • Accept Date 28 December 2018

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