"I am lost in that reality, and I'm just playing the game": a qualitative study exploring gaming behaviour and its effect on young adults in India.

The current study aims to explore gaming behaviour among young adults in India and its effects on their physical and emotional health, productivity, interactions, and social life. Data were collected from 12 avid gamers through in-depth semi-structured interviews. A thematic analysis was conducted t...

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Published in:	British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Vol. 54; no. 2; pp. 227 - 242
Main Authors:	Sathiyaseelan, Anuradha, Balasundaram, Sathiyaseelan, Patangia, Bishal, M, Ashwini
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr2026
Subjects:	India Habit Internet access Compulsive behavior Health status indicators Qualitative research Mental health Interviewing Home environment Emotions Social skills Psychological stress Academic achievement Interpersonal relations Video games Patients' attitudes Emotional intelligence Questionnaires Thematic analysis Research methodology Statistics
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