Effects Of Video Games On Students
                     Effects of video 
games on Students
With the advancement of technology, Video games have become 
common among students. Schools in Dehradun develop innovative 
ways to make video games a medium of learning for students. 
Video Games:
A video game is a form of entertainment, 
but refers not only to games played on a 
personal computer, but also to games run 
by a console or arcade machine.
Playing video games can affect student’s 
lives in both Positive and Negative ways.
Positive Ways
Working Together As a Team
There are several games which allows 
multiplayer facilities which helps to 
develop team spirit within children. The 
helps to build skills necessary to work 
together as a team.
Better Decision Making Skills
Most of the fast paced games require 
students to make quick decision in short 
interval of time, hence improving 
decision making skills of children 
Leadership Qualities
Various video games helps students in 
developing leadership qualities by 
giving certain tasks it helps students in 
managing time efficiently.
Advanced Learning
With the technological advancements 
there are innovative games that help 
students to learn quickly in a fun and 
entertaining way.
There are certain games and puzzles 
available that makes students brain 
sharp.
Negative Effects
Health Issues
There are several health issues which can 
affect children if they spend a lot of time 
playing video games.
The common health issues faced by 
students are obesity, pain in joints and 
muscles, weak eyesight, ect.
Academic Issues
Spending a lot of time in playing video games 
can lead to low academic performance for 
students. Students tend to lose their interest in 
studies as they get addicted to playing video 
games.
Social Disconnection
Children get so involved in playing 
video games that they limit their social 
engagement with real life. As a result, 
students are likely to develop mental 
disorders, stress, anxiety and 
depression. 
Aggressive behaviour
Game involving violent graphics and 
lead to developing aggressive 
behaviour in students. Children start 
behaving impatiently and 
aggressively.