Comparison of Value Perception of Children in Playing Videogames and Traditional Games: Turkish and British Samples

The present study examined the value perceptions of Turkish and British children according to various variables determined what extent traditional videogame genres preferred by predict their perceptions, dominant case design, one mixed research designs, was used. While quantitative approach mainly used in research, qualitative as a supporter. data collection process lasted for two academic years. In first year, conducted with 243 primary school students studying Nottingham (England). following year it 267 Ankara (Turkey). A total 510 ages ranging from 9-11 years were recruited study. Data collected using “Personal Information Form” “Moral Dilemma Stories Inventory Children”. Both developed English then adapted into Turkish. It found that, both sample, girls’ perception scores significantly higher than boys’ scores. Videogames primarily produced entertainment most games while educational serious videogames least preferred. Traditional sports (soccer, cricket, etc.) more children, action (dodgeball, playing tag children. that action-adventure role-playing predicted children’s negatively, simulation puzzle positively. Furthermore, movement-based (sports, action) positively, competitive (racing) negatively.