The Path from Video Games to Academic Achievement: An Oasis for Students to Breathe or A Mirage That Makes Them Lose Their Way

Authors : Burak Can Korkmaz

Pages : 98-110

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Publication Date : 2024-12-27

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Video games have been in our lives for no longer than four decades. Literature on video games has recently thrived. However, existing research on the relationship between video games and academic achievement revealed ambiguous findings. A review study into this association was carried out in three databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, and Scopus). Evaluating all relevant studies in the literature together is critical in terms of allowing the interpretation of different dynamics in the relationship between video games and academic achievement, which is a controversial issue. This review study aims to investigate how video games affect academic achievement by considering the existing literature. Findings demonstrated that excess time spent on video games was associated with poor academic achievement for students from all grade levels. Internet gaming disorder and addiction tendencies were also related to low academic achievement. When video game playing becomes excessive and addictive, it is an obstacle to academic achievement. Therefore, as long as it is balanced, it can have positive effects on students\\\' academic outcomes.
Keywords : Video Oyunları, Akademik Başarı, Akademik Performans