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What is Video Games Industry

Using Information Technology Advancements to Adapt to Global Pandemics
It is an industry that helps the video game sectors develop, produce, and modernize video game-related jobs.
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How Can Advancement in Information Technology Help College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic?: Evidence From the Video Game Industry
Reza Gharoie Ahangar (Lewis University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9418-6.ch005
Abstract
A revolution in information technology advancements has been started in recent years. A part of these technology advancements is happening in the video gaming industry. This study investigates the effect of video games on college students' performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors examined the impact of video games on students' academic performance from the lens of time spent on video games and their effects on students' well-being and personal life during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study proposed a conceptual framework that highlights the positive impact of video games on students' mental health and academic performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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