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The current study aimed to investigate the dual mediating effects of perceived stress and coping strategy on the relationship between self-control and internet game addiction proneness in college students. A total of 189 college students participated and completed the Trait Self-Control Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, Coping Strategy Indicator, and Internet Game Addiction Diagnosis Scale. The data were analyzed using regression analysis and a bootstrap sampling method. The results showed that perceived stress and an avoidant coping strategy mediated the influence of self-control on internet game addiction proneness. More specifically, the first indirect effect of self-control on internet game addiction proneness through perceived stress was insignificant. However, the second indirect effect through perceived stress and an avoidant coping strategy in succession was significant. Lastly, the third indirect effect through an avoidant coping strategy was significant. In addition, the direct effect of self-control itself is significant. Based on the results, the significances and limitations of the current study were discussed along with therapeutic implications.
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