Aggressive Behaviour in relation to Video Games Addiction among Elementary School Students of Mizoram and Kerala: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

The intent of this study is to heighten awareness among upper primary school students in Kerala and Mizoram on the potential challenges associated with video game addiction and their effect on aggression. The study collected data using a normative survey approach and a correlational research methodology. Every student between the ages of nine and fourteen who are enrolled in upper primary classes at different public and private schools in Kerala and Mizoram are taken into consideration. Descriptive statistics mean, standard deviation, one-way ANOVA, independent sample t-tests, and post hoc analyses were performed on the data in order to identify any significant correlations between the amount of aggression and video game addiction.. The study revealed that a sizable fraction of the students in the study, especially those in Mizoram, were video game addicts and generally displayed moderate levels of aggressive behaviour. Kerala ranked lower in these categories than Mizoram, which appeared to have a greater prevalence of severe video game addiction and violent behaviour.