The Impact of Video Game Addiction on Aggressive Behaviour among Tertiary Students in Sri Lanka
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| Title: | The Impact of Video Game Addiction on Aggressive Behaviour among Tertiary Students in Sri Lanka |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Warnage Yasanthi Sandamini Fonseka, Buddhika Madhubashini Hathurusinghe, Ranitha Sachinthana Weerarathna, Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Nilmini Malkanthi Rathnayake, Hewa Rathgamage Thisaru Samindika, Lahiru Thilina Dilshan Ramasingha, Nipunee Udarika Jayasuriya, Chathurini Kumarapperuma, Nirmani Dayapathirana |
| Source: | Discover Education. 2026 5. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Video Games, Addictive Behavior, Aggression, Undergraduate Students, Correlation, Student Behavior, Time Management, Consciousness Raising |
| Geographic Terms: | Sri Lanka |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s44217-025-01088-z |
| ISSN: | 2731-5525 |
| Abstract: | This research examines the impact of video game addiction on aggressive behaviour of tertiary students in Sri Lanka. Video game addiction, with its potential adverse impacts has raised concerns among the public, especially regarding its link to aggressive behaviour. Data was gathered from a sample of 382 undergraduates of local non-state universities selected employing cluster sampling technique to examine the correlation between video game addiction and aggression. The survey was conducted to collect data on video game addiction and aggression. Research findings reveal how gaming addiction leads to aggressive behaviour in addicted gamers indicating a strong positive relationship between video game addiction and aggressive behaviour. Therefore, researchers recommend balanced time management practices between game usage and other daily essential activities and promoting awareness about negative behavioural implication of game addiction. It is expected that this study provides insights to stakeholders including teachers, parents, and administrators to better understand the effects of video game addiction, and mitigation strategies to minimise the negative impact on students' behaviour. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 20260101 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1509333 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This research examines the impact of video game addiction on aggressive behaviour of tertiary students in Sri Lanka. Video game addiction, with its potential adverse impacts has raised concerns among the public, especially regarding its link to aggressive behaviour. Data was gathered from a sample of 382 undergraduates of local non-state universities selected employing cluster sampling technique to examine the correlation between video game addiction and aggression. The survey was conducted to collect data on video game addiction and aggression. Research findings reveal how gaming addiction leads to aggressive behaviour in addicted gamers indicating a strong positive relationship between video game addiction and aggressive behaviour. Therefore, researchers recommend balanced time management practices between game usage and other daily essential activities and promoting awareness about negative behavioural implication of game addiction. It is expected that this study provides insights to stakeholders including teachers, parents, and administrators to better understand the effects of video game addiction, and mitigation strategies to minimise the negative impact on students' behaviour. |
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| ISSN: | 2731-5525 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s44217-025-01088-z |
