Annals of Clinical Pharmacology and Physiology | Volume 1, Issue 1 | Review Article | Open Access
Georgekutty Kochuchakkalackal Kuriala*
Georgekutty Kochuchakkalackal Kuriala1,2* , Abigail Biju1,2, Devanandana S1,2, Kavitha Charles1,2
1Mahathma Gandhi University
2Department of Psychology Newman College
*Correspondence to: Georgekutty Kochuchakkalackal Kuriala
Fulltext PDFThis study investigates the interrelationships between Internet Gaming Addiction (IGA), sleep quality, and academic performance among 301 young adults (aged 17–23) in Kerala, India, while examining gender-based variations. Utilizing a quantitative, correlational design, data were collected via validated self-report scales: the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short Form (IGDS9-SF), the Sleep Quality Scale (SQS), and an Academic Performance Scale (APS). Results indicated significant negative correlations between IGA and sleep quality (r = –0.471, p < .01) and between IGA and academic performance (r = –0.262, p < .01). Sleep quality and academic performance were positively correlated (r = 0.308, p < .01). A notable gender difference emerged, with females reporting significantly higher IGA levels than males (p = .001). No significant gender differences were found for sleep quality or academic performance. The findings underscore the detrimental impact of disordered gaming on critical developmental domains and highlight the necessity for gender-sensitive, multi-systemic interventions promoting digital wellness, sleep hygiene, and academic support for young adults.
Internet gaming addiction; Sleep quality; Academic performance; Young adults; Gender differences
Georgekutty Kochuchakkalackal Kuriala, Abigail Biju, Devanandana S, Kavitha Charles. The Relationship between Internet Gaming Addiction, Sleep Quality, and Academic Performance among Young Adults: A Gender-Based Analysis. Annal Clin Pharm Phys. 2026;1(1):1-6.