Gender Difference in Video Game Habits Among Adolescents

Video games has become very popular among adolescents. The present study was undertaken to study the gender differences in video game habits among adolescents. The sample comprised of 214 adolescents (114 male & 84 female) studying in various schools of Patiala district of Punjab. Data was collected by using video game habits survey prepared by the investigator herself. The statistical techniques, viz., mean, standard deviation and t-test were applied. The results revealed that there are significant gender differences in video game habits among adolescents. Male adolescents were found to possess significantly higher video game habits than female adolescents. Further, male adolescents were found to possess more knowledge, attitude and habits towards video games as compared to their female counterparts.