A Study on the impact of digital game addiction on the study habits of adolescents

The games that people used to play in the fields and outside the house for thousands of years have now been replaced by digital games. Nowadays, people are losing interest in traditional games or outdoor games. Outdoor games strengthen not only the physical but also the mental development and social relationships of a person. Over the past few decades, digitisation has led to a rapid change in people. As a result, people increasingly prefer digital games, internet games, or indoor games, which seem to distance them from their society and family. Methodology: This study does not use any new or numerical data. It is based on a literature review in which the researcher examined over 20 research papers (from various sites such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, ERIC, and Shodhganga), journals, and various theses to provide a novel analysis. Conclusion. By surveying various literature, it was observed that digital game addiction has both positive and negative effects on the study habits of adolescents. The positive impact is that children who played more games had better concentration, faster reaction times, decision-making, creativity, and learning abilities than those who did not play games or played fewer games. The negative result is that children's study habits are declining. They have shown a tendency toward irritability, aggression, and fighting. Children who play games excessively have become isolated and prefer to stay away from their community and family. These children often make friends online who are connected to their games. Suggestion: Various studies have shown that children who play excessive games are negatively impacted by them. Their parents and children lack digital literacy. Therefore, it is essential to raise awareness about digital games so that people can understand and utilise them.