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Gaming Behavior Associations Between Sleep, Occupational Balance, and Self‐Regulation Among Students of Allied and Healthcare Professions in Karnataka, India

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The increasing popularity of gaming among healthcare professionals has raised concerns about its potential influence on health and well‐being. Despite the growing number of international studies, there is limited evidence among students of allied and healthcare professions in India. This study examined the correlations between gaming behavior, sleep quality, self‐regulation, and occupational balance among 210 undergraduate students of allied and healthcare professions in India, using a cross‐sectional design. Descriptive statistics and Spearman′s rank‐order correlations were used for data analysis. No significant correlations were found between gaming behavior and sleep quality, self‐regulation, or occupational balance. However, a significant negative correlation was observed between occupational balance and sleep quality ( ρ = −0.196, p = 0.004), indicating that better occupational balance is associated with improved sleep quality. Gaming behavior showed nonsignificant trends toward poor sleep and occupational balance. Gaming was a balanced leisure activity among this population.

Source: Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies

DOI: 10.1155/hbe2/6314594

Authors: B. Deepak, Vinita A. Acharya, R. Vani Lakshmi, Deena Dimple Dsouza

Institution: Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Language: English

Topic: Impact of Technology on Adolescents

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $840