Factors directing individuals to computer games in the process of evaluating recreational activities

• Authors: Kadir Yıldız , Pınar Güzel , Melike Esentaş
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

Recreational activities; computer games; socialization; learning

• Publisher: De Gruyter Open
• Journal: Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 88
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 31-40

Contributors

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Kadir Yıldız

• Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey

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Pınar Güzel

• Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey

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Melike Esentaş

• Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/pcssr-2020-0023