Linkages between Online Game Addiction & Learning Engagement: A study among Indian Medical Students

Abstract

Objective: Present research work aimed to find out the correlation between medical students' online gaming addiction & their engagement in learning by considering three parameters of learning engagement i.e., cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement.

Research Methodology: This is an empirical research work which employed quantitative research methods for data collection and its analysis. This study examined correlation between medical students' online gaming addiction and their engagement in learning. This was achieved by employing a structural equation model (SEM) to address the issue of medical students developing addiction to online gaming.

Findings: The research model validation results indicate that addiction to online games significantly affects how individuals interact behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively. The results of this study supported the entire hypothesis i.e., H1, H2 and H3. Therefore, it's concluded that being addicted to online games negatively and profoundly influences all aspects of learning involvement.

Originality/Value: The model is predicated on particular variables that affect how online gaming addiction affect learning engagement of medical students. A few of the model's shortcomings need to be filled in and haven't received enough attention in earlier research.

Practical Implication: Educators, scholars, guardians, and advisors can all gain from this research by embracing the right perspective on the legitimacy of video games and applying it as a reference when parenting their children. This study is also useful for the medical college management to guide their teachers about how to enhance learning engagement among students who are suffering from online gaming addiction.