Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal (Pal. Med. Pharm. J.)

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Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal (Pal. Med. Pharm. J.) Indexed in Scopus since 2022
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Original full research article

Examining the Impact of Gacha Game Use on Sleep Quality and Aggression among University Students in Jordan

Published
2025-02-16
Pages
233 - 238
Full text

Keywords

  • university students
  • Sleep Quality
  • Aggression
  • Gacha games
  • Smartphone

Abstract

Objective: Despite growing use of online video games globally, studies examine their impacts on health behaviors and sleep remains limited. This study investigates the relationship between Gacha game use, sleep quality, and aggression among Jordanian university students, addressing a gap in understanding the health impacts of excessive gaming. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used with 1001 undergraduate students from a private university in Jordan. Data were collected using the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results: Students demonstrated poor sleep quality (mean= 7.49 ± 3.55) and moderate aggression (mean= 31.16 ± 9.08). The highest reported aggressive behaviors were hostility (mean = 9.19 ± 3.10) and physical aggression (mean = 8.72 ± 3.59). There was no significant correlation between gameplay duration and either sleep quality (r = -0.06, p = 0.06) or aggression (r = -0.04, p = 0.19) among university students. Conclusion: Family and community involvement in monitoring gaming habits is crucial to promoting healthy lifestyle practices.

Article history

Received
2024-09-28
Accepted
2024-11-01
Available online
2025-02-16
بحث أصيل كامل

Examining the Impact of Gacha Game Use on Sleep Quality and Aggression among University Students in Jordan

Published
2025-02-16
الصفحات
233 - 238
البحث كاملا

الكلمات الإفتتاحية

  • university students
  • Sleep Quality
  • Aggression
  • Gacha games
  • Smartphone

الملخص

Objective: Despite growing use of online video games globally, studies examine their impacts on health behaviors and sleep remains limited. This study investigates the relationship between Gacha game use, sleep quality, and aggression among Jordanian university students, addressing a gap in understanding the health impacts of excessive gaming. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used with 1001 undergraduate students from a private university in Jordan. Data were collected using the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results: Students demonstrated poor sleep quality (mean= 7.49 ± 3.55) and moderate aggression (mean= 31.16 ± 9.08). The highest reported aggressive behaviors were hostility (mean = 9.19 ± 3.10) and physical aggression (mean = 8.72 ± 3.59). There was no significant correlation between gameplay duration and either sleep quality (r = -0.06, p = 0.06) or aggression (r = -0.04, p = 0.19) among university students. Conclusion: Family and community involvement in monitoring gaming habits is crucial to promoting healthy lifestyle practices.

Article history

تاريخ التسليم
2024-09-28
تاريخ القبول
2024-11-01
Available online
2025-02-16