الألعاب الالكترونية طبيعتها، وأنواعها ووظائفها وآثارها على التحصيل الدراسي للتلاميذ

Abstract

This study addressed the phenomenon of electronic games, their nature, types, functions, and their effects on students’ academic achievement. It relied on the descriptive–analytical method and reached the following conclusions:

The results, based on parents’ perspectives, showed that most students play electronic games constantly and on a daily basis. This leads to addiction to playing and neglect of school assignments, which negatively affects their academic achievement. The study also revealed that a large percentage of students prefer adventure games and games that involve violence and fighting. It was found that most students do not stop playing electronic games on their own unless instructed by one of their parents, due to their deep immersion in the game, which results in negative effects on academic performance. The research showed that a large proportion of parents believe that electronic games have a negative impact on the student’s academic achievement, while a moderate percentage of parents believe that electronic games do not affect academic performance if playing is regulated by clear rules.