Electronic Device Games: An Implication on Academic Performance of Students in CST

摘要

There are numerous claim that playing electronic device game may be beneficial for education purpose or just the reverse. However the academic research done in order to check whether or not disclosure of students playing such games which influences the academic performance in Bhutan has been very limited till date. This paper explores the connection of the college students between gaming density and their academic achievements where variables used are measured by the amount of the time students invest their time in playing games and another as measured by their semester examination marks respectively. Using a sample of 180 students in CST (College of Science and Technology), comparative analysis between gaming density and academic performance for students were carried out. The results show that examination marks are negatively reflected with frequent garners than those who never play games. Frequent gamers achieve lower marks compared to students who play games less frequently. This paper intents to address the student of CST for proper management of time during their stay at college in future if they are gamers.