A Chinese Perspective on Online Gaming Usage and its Impact on Students' Attitudes Toward Learning

Mengyuan Wang; Princess Policarpio

doi:10.54097/2g66m164

Authors

Mengyuan Wang
Princess Policarpio

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/2g66m164

Keywords:

Online Gaming Usage, Attitudes Toward Learning, Middle School Students

Abstract

In the context of the digital era, online games have become part of the daily life of Chinese middle school students, affecting not only their academic performance and social activities but also significantly influencing their attitudes toward learning. Starting from the current situation of secondary schools in China, this review analyzes online gaming usage, the industry development trend, the cognitive and psychological impact on adolescents, the social impact, and the role of parental involvement and supervision, and explores the impact of online gaming usage on secondary school students' attitudes toward learning. This academic review help educators, parents, and policymakers design interventions that facilitate proper modulation between gaming and academics to promote healthier developmental pathways among middle school students.

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