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IJSREM66177
Volume:
10 |
7 |
Jul 2026
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1-12
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
MBA Student,
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru
Assistant Professor
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru
Especially among the youth, playing online games has turned into a hobby, from which young people benefit greatly. The game industry promotes it as a way of entertainment, gaining new skills, and interacting with others. Yet, like any other activity, playing video games has its disadvantages when it is done excessively. The problem of gaming addiction has become one of the most serious ones in the modern world. This study aims to analyse the relationships between online gaming addiction and the mental health of the youth. The research will be quantitative since the results will be based on the collected numerical data. There is a need to explore the influence of gaming on stress, anxiety, depression levels, sleep patterns, social life, and studies of the youth. The study will be conducted by distributing questionnaires among the target population to collect quantitative data. The main finding of this research is that gaming addiction has negative impacts on the mental health of the youth. The results also demonstrate that gaming can be beneficial for the well-being of the youth when it is taken in moderation. As the research shows, it is necessary to spread awareness about healthy gaming habits and encourage the target population to implement them. This study can serve as the basis for future research in this domain and assist various communities in comprehending the impact of online gaming on the mental health of the youth.
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The study concluded that online gaming has a significant impact on the respondents’ behaviour, sleep patterns, and academic performance. While the majority of the participants can control their gaming habits, some respondents reported experiencing challenges managing their gaming time, affecting their sleep and studies. The negative effect of online gaming was more prominent among male respondents, particularly those aged 19–22 years. It is essential to note that a balanced approach to online gaming and proper time management can reduce the adverse impact of gaming on sleep patterns and studies.
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7/18/2026
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