Impact of Video Games on Adolescents’ Family Relationships and Academic Performance

Yutong Ni

2025

Abstract

Video games have become an integral part of adolescents' lives, and they have a dual impact on adolescents' family relationships and academic performance. On the negative side, excessive gaming can lead to strained family relationships and lower academic performance, as adolescents who are addicted to gaming spend less time interacting with their families and have less concentration and self-control. However, family interaction and communication can be enhanced if parents are actively involved in their children's games. In terms of academics, moderate gaming can positively affect learning by improving cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. Studies have shown that the impact of video games is closely related to the frequency and pattern of use as well as the home environment. Parents are advised to help their children develop a reasonable gaming schedule and choose educational or co-operative games to promote family relationships and academic development. Game manufacturers should also take responsibility for controlling adolescents' gaming time. This study highlights the need for a balanced approach to video games and emphasises the importance of parental involvement and industry responsibility in supporting the healthy development of adolescents in the digital world.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Ni Y. (2025). Impact of Video Games on Adolescents’ Family Relationships and Academic Performance. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM; ISBN 978-989-758-791-7, SciTePress, pages 523-526. DOI: 10.5220/0014138400004942

in Bibtex Style

@conference{apmm25,
author={Yutong Ni},
title={Impact of Video Games on Adolescents’ Family Relationships and Academic Performance},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM},
year={2025},
pages={523-526},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014138400004942},
isbn={978-989-758-791-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM
TI - Impact of Video Games on Adolescents’ Family Relationships and Academic Performance
SN - 978-989-758-791-7
AU - Ni Y.
PY - 2025
SP - 523
EP - 526
DO - 10.5220/0014138400004942
PB - SciTePress