TY  - JOUR
T1  - Development of gaming addiction among orphaned students in the university setting
A1  - Erbota Kasymov
A1  - Baglan Zhaparova
A1  - Zinakul Utepbergenova
A1  - Janat Shnaider
A1  - Natalya Kolyeva
A1  - Fatima Shnaider
A1  - Aliya Mambetalina
A1  - Gulsum Ayapbergenova
A1  - Aigul Akhmuldinova
JF  - Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education and Research
JO  - J Adv Pharm Educ Res
SN  - 2249-3379
Y1  - 2026
VL  - 16
IS  - 2
DO  - 10.51847/SufBFmfCLw
SP  - 10
EP  - 16
N2  - To examine the development of gaming addiction among orphaned students and evaluate the effectiveness of the educational process in reducing gaming disorder. The study involved first- to third-year students, including 952 males and 523 females. Assessments took place in first-year groups at the start of the academic year (October) and among first- to third-year students at the end of the year (May). Male students showed a higher prevalence of excessive gaming and spent more time playing than female students. The educational process alone proved insufficient to reduce this habit among males. For females, gaming generally posed no risk. Across all years, the intensity of this habit decreased over time, regardless of gender. To improve the effectiveness of educational programs and promote healthier lifestyles among orphaned students, universities should identify and address individual characteristics of male students and implement preventive measures using modern wellness approaches.
UR  - https://japer.in/article/development-of-gaming-addiction-among-orphaned-students-in-the-university-setting-vhj3snp089zd2xe
ER  -