Computer Gaming Frequency Versus Students Academic Performance

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Abstract

It has been speculated that computer game play by young people has negative correlates or consequences, although little evidence has emerged to support these fears. An alternative possibility is that game play may be associated with positive features of development, as the games reflect and contribute to participation in a challenging and stimulating voluntary leisure environment. This statistical study examined the relationship between game play and academic performance in a sample of second and third year college students taking Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. No evidence was obtained of negative outcomes among game players. Just considering one measure— academic performance — high frequency game players scored more favorably than did peers who often played computer games. It is concluded that computer games can be a positive feature of a competitive college life.

But to help to lessen the bad effects of computer games, because we believe that everything too much is bad, we also included some advises to know if a gamer is addicted, its indication and characteristics and how to prevent cyber gaming addiction.

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I. Introduction

As the calendar flips into its next page, there will always be a leap forward to technology. One of the products of it is the computer. It gives ease when it comes to communication, gives entertainment and creates a lot of works and profession for us to have. But if this machine is used in a way that makes us unproductive it may affect our living in a bad way. One of this ways is addiction in computer games.

As a student taking Information Technology there will always be a chance to have contact...