Prevalence of gaming addiction and its impact on sleep quality: A cross-sectional study from Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gaming addiction has become a topic of increasing research interest worldwide but little research has been carried out in Pakistan.

Aims

The present study assessed the prevalence of gaming addiction among a Pakistani sample of adults in the general population. It also explored the effects of online gaming addiction upon sleep quality.

Method

A cross-sectional survey was carried out during a national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. Using a convenience sampling technique, an online survey comprising demographic information, the Game Addiction Scale (GAS), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was completed by 618 participants (67.5% male) aged 18-56 years (M = 24.53 years, SD = ±5.016).

Results

Out of 618 partic

SUBMITTER: Zaman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9206897 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature