akansha sharma

Digital or video games are gender and age friendly, well liked but same as other enjoyable endeavors can have adverse psychological and physical consequences. Gaming disorder may pose an effect on individual's personal, social and occupational areas, hampers sleep and can bring down academic performance. It also disrupts the eating pattern and the individual may start to neglect personal hygiene. This paper highlights the impact of gaming disorder in various aspects like self worth, impulsivity, hostility, aggression, rule-breaking behaviour and peer insecurity. Further it discusses the relevant treatments. Gaming disorder, self-worth, hostility, aggression.