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Problem: Students are addicted to gaming and not doing any learning at…
Problem: Students are addicted to gaming and not doing any learning at school
How Does Overgaming Affect Students?
Physical Health
Eye strain
Headaches
Neck or back pain
Incorrect posture
Obesity
Reduced cardiovascular fitness.
Gaming injuries such as carpel tunnel or “gamers thumb”
Academic
Lower grades
Unfinished homework
Less revision
Procrastination
Poor concentration in class due to lack of sleep
Prioritizing games over schoolwork
Mental & Emotional
Increased frustration
Reduced motivation to study
Concentration difficulties
Becoming overly dependent on gaming for entertainment
Loss of interest in other activities
High irritability
Social & Relationship
Prefer to game and chat will strangers that play the same game rather than socializing with family members or friends.
Feeling socially isolated
Argument with parents
Sleep & Daily Routine
Staying up late just for gaming
Lack of sleep
Feel fatigue easily in class
Irregular sleep schedule
Rushing everyday
Time Management & Productivity
Rushes through their assignments and homework just to find more time for playing video games
Less time for studying
Forgetting important assignments or tasks
Whose Problem Does Overgaming Become?
The gamer
Poor physical health
Poor academic performance
Lack of sleep
Poor time management
Family
More arguments at home
Less conversation
Parents might become worried or stressed
Family relationships become weaker and weaker
School and teachers
Teacher might need to provide additional support which might slow down the whole class
Lack of concentration in class
Less classroom participation
Society and community
Less participation in sports and community activities
Less interaction between young children
Increased concerns on unhealthy/over gaming
How to improve?
Set gaming time limits
Use screen time limits or timer
Decide how long to play each day
Set a fixed time stopping
Build self control
Set gaming goals and limits
Find other ways to deal with boringness
Track how much time is spent with gaming
Learn to stop even when a game is not finished
Prioritize Responsibilities
Finish homework and revision before gaming
Make a daily schedule
Exercise more
Spend more time outdoor
Why Does Overgaming Happen?
Boredom
Too much free time
Few hobbies
Staying at home for very long periods
Stress
Escaping from school stress
Avoiding responsibilities
Forgetting about problems temporariliy
Game Design
Limited time events
Ranking system
Daily rewards
Endless levels or matches
Enjoyment
Breaking personal records
Getting praised by friends because of high levels
Collecting items, skins, or characters
Feel happy after finishing a level