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Kezhalhousa and W. Mylliemngap
North East Hill University (NEHU), Shillong.
This cross-sectional study investigates gender disparities in gaming behaviour, online
social interactions, and academic performance among youth gamers in Kohima,
Nagaland. Employing purposive sampling, 140 female and 160 male gamers were chosen.
Chi-square analysis, T-tests, and logistic regression were performed to evaluate the
impact of gender and socio-economic status on gaming and academic performance.
Findings demonstrate that females excel academically compared to males (p < 0.001),
while dedicating less time to gaming daily and fewer days weekly. Conversely, males
participate more often in gaming and online social interactions (p < 0.001).
Notwithstanding these disparities, socio-economic status exhibited no considerable
gender-based variation, indicating that the differences in gaming and academics are
not economically motivated. Regression analysis indicated that male gender adversely
affects academic performance while positively correlating with online interactions and
perceived superiority. These findings underscore the influence of gender on gaming
behaviour and academic achievement, highlighting the necessity for equitable
educational interventions.