Impact of Gaming Habits On Academic Performance And Quality Of Life Of University Students: A Perspective From Bangladesh

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.