Internet gaming, emotional intelligence, psychological distress and academic performance among university students

Sadaf Ahsan; Sadaf Zahra; Syeda Naila Andleeb; Shoaib Kiani

Abstract:

This research aimed at determining the relationship of internet gaming with emotional intelligence, psychological distress , and academic perform ance among university students; it also investigated whethe r playing timings could influence psychological distress and emotional intelligence. A sample comprising 315 university students ( boys = 161 , girls = 154 ) was collected . Internet Gaming Disorder Test (Pontes, Kiraly, Demetrovics, & Griffiths, 2014), Wong a nd Law Emotional Intelligence Scale ( Wong & Law, 2002) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995) were used . Academic performance was measured through grades obtained during last two semester s. Results revealed internet gaming had sign ificant positive relationship with psychological distress , whereas it was linked to emotional intelligence and academic performance negative ly . Students who played more after mid - night were psychologically more distressed than those who played during morni ng, evening, or early night time. Outcomes of this research will be beneficial in developing effective awareness programs for the individuals who are highly involved in internet gaming to understand its negative consequences. Keywords . Internet gaming, em otional intelligence, psychological distress, academic performance, mid - night playing

research from:

• Foundation University - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Year:

2020

Type of Publication:

Article

Journal:

Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research.

Volume:

35

Number:

2

Pages:

253-270

Month:

6

DOI:

http://pjprnip.edu.pk/index.php/pjpr/article/view/47/40