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Negative Health Effects of Video Gaming

Excessive video gaming among young people has been linked to negative physical health impacts such as increased risk of obesity, back pain, and musculoskeletal disorders due to high sedentary behavior. It can also cause eye strain, headaches, and sleep disorders affecting overall well-being. The addictive nature of video games may lead to neglect of exercise and social interaction, important for physical health. Violent video games have been associated with aggressive behavior and potential for physical harm. While gaming provides benefits, excessive use without balance can adversely impact physical health.

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Negative Health Effects of Video Gaming

Excessive video gaming among young people has been linked to negative physical health impacts such as increased risk of obesity, back pain, and musculoskeletal disorders due to high sedentary behavior. It can also cause eye strain, headaches, and sleep disorders affecting overall well-being. The addictive nature of video games may lead to neglect of exercise and social interaction, important for physical health. Violent video games have been associated with aggressive behavior and potential for physical harm. While gaming provides benefits, excessive use without balance can adversely impact physical health.

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What is the negative impacts of video gaming in young people?

How it
is related to their physical health

Abstract:
Video gaming has become a popular form of entertainment among young people worldwide.
While it can provide many benefits, including improving cognitive skills, socialization, and stress
relief, excessive gaming can have negative impacts on physical health. This review aims to
explore the relationship between video gaming and physical health in young people. Excessive
video gaming has been linked to increased sedentary behavior, leading to a higher risk of
obesity, back pain, and other musculoskeletal disorders (Koepp & Gunn, 2019; Suchert et al.,
2015). Furthermore, long hours of gaming can cause eye strain, headaches, and sleep disorders,
affecting overall health and well-being (Koepp & Gunn, 2019). Moreover, the addictive nature
of video gaming can lead to neglect of other essential activities, such as exercise and social
interaction, which are crucial for physical health (Granic et al., 2014). The use of violent video
games has also been associated with aggressive behavior, which may lead to physical
altercations and injuries (Gentile & Reimer, 2017). In conclusion, while video gaming can
provide benefits to young people, excessive use can have negative impacts on physical health.
Parents, educators, and healthcare providers need to educate young people on the importance
of limiting screen time, maintaining physical activity, and engaging in healthy habits to prevent
these adverse effects. Further research is necessary to understand the long-term consequences
of video gaming on physical health and develop effective interventions to mitigate these
negative impacts.

Keywords: Video gaming, Physical health, Sedentary behavior, Obesity, Musculoskeletal


disorders, Eye strain, Headaches, Sleep disorders, Addictive behavior, Aggressive behavior.
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