Addiction of Violent Video Gaming among Pakistani Players: A Case Study of Pubg Game
Keywords:
PUBG Play; Addiction; Violent Video Games
Abstract
Time and again PUBG game is alleged to have problematic addiction. It has been having negative impacts on those who play too much. Even the American Psychiatric Association has acknowledged the addiction to and problem caused by online gaming in its fifth edition. It's frequently claimed that gamers lose track of their time management. The condition is sometimes accompanied by many issues, such as violent behaviour and avoiding social interactions. Since the release of PUBG, many people have expressed concern about the compulsive gaming habits of Pakistani youth. The current study used quantitative methodology to examine to what extent Pakistani youths become addicted to PUBG gaming. The results of the study show that among Pakistani Players, the independent variable (PUBG Game Exposure) has a significant association with the dependent variables (Addiction).
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Intention to Purchase Online Mobile In-Game Features: Case Study of PUBG Mobile. In 2021
International Conference on Advanced Computer Science and Information Systems (ICACSIS) (pp. 1-
9).IEEE.
Published
2023-02-15
How to Cite
Khan, Z., Hussain, B., & Riaz, S. (2023). Addiction of Violent Video Gaming among Pakistani Players: A Case Study of Pubg Game. Journal of Social Sciences and Media Studies, 5(1), 42-51. https://doi.org/10.58921/jossams.05.01.0196
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