Abstract:
This study explores the intricate interplay between gaming behaviors and the
academic and social aspects of university students' lives in Bangladesh. Through a
reflective examination of diverse elements such as demographic profiles,
academic attributes, and emotional responses, we have acquired nuanced insights
into the intricacies of this complex relationship. Utilizing data from an online
survey of 231 participants from different academic level in various universities in
Bangladesh. The study involves a comprehensive analysis of demographic
profiles, academic characteristics, sleep patterns, gaming time, and the impact of
gaming on academic performance. The research delves into motivations for
gaming, gender-specific emotional responses, and the impact of multitasking and
gaming frequency on academic engagement. Notable findings include the
prevalence of gaming addiction across different academic years, suggesting
potential correlations with academic progression. The study has revealed a subtle
negative correlation between increased gaming time and academic performance,
underscoring the significance of acknowledging the time allocated to gaming
within the educational framework. There is a positive correlation between the
time dedicated to studying and academic performance, signifying that allocating
more time to study is associated with enhanced academic achievement. The
results highlight how many different factors have significant effects on students'
grade point. Through the identification of gender-specific emotional responses to
gaming, this study enhances the depth of understanding in the psychological
facets of gaming experiences. Furthermore, the changes in gaming addiction over
the academic years suggest that there might be a connection between how far
students are in their studies and the chances of getting addicted to gaming. The
study highlights the evolving field of gaming studies by offering a nuanced
exploration of the relationships between gaming habits, academic performance,
and overall well-being among university students.
