International Journal of Education and Management Studies

Lavleen Kaur ¹, Jagpreet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Video games has become very popular among adolescents. The present study was undertaken to study the gender differences in video game habits among adolescents. The sample comprised of 214 adolescents (114 male & 84 female) studying in various schools of Patiala district of Punjab. Data was collected by using video game habits survey prepared by the investigator herself. The statistical techniques, viz., mean, standard deviation and t-test were applied. The results revealed that there are significant gender differences in video game habits among adolescents. Male adolescents were found to possess significantly higher video game habits than female adolescents. Further, male adolescents were found to possess more knowledge, attitude and habits towards video games as compared to their female counterparts.

Keywords

Video Game Habits, Gender Difference, Adolescents.

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Lavleen Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Video gaming is the preferable leisure activity of the adolescent. Video games are designed to be entertaining, challenging and sometimes educational. By reviewing the previous studies the conclusions is drawn that there is a negative association between amount of video game play and school performance for children, adolescents and college students. The research results have indicated that video games can promote hand-eye coordination, visual scanning, auditory discrimination, spatial skills and problem solving skills. The results of the previous studies indicated that the video games influences academic dishonesty among children and adolescents. The strategies used in video games promote cheating behaviour in academics and business for problem solving.

Keywords

Video Game Habits, Academic Achievement, Adolescents.

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