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@article{179088,
        author = {Hritik Raj and Dr Rajat Kanti Mitra},
        title = {The Impact of Gaming Addiction on Cognitive Flexibility in Adolescents: Exploring Behavioral and Cognitive Dynamics},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5869-5873},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179088},
        abstract = {This study explores the relationship between gaming addiction and cognitive flexibility among adolescents aged 14 to 18. As digital gaming becomes increasingly embedded in adolescent lifestyles, concerns have arisen about its potential impact on executive functions, particularly cognitive flexibility—the ability to adapt thinking and behavior in response to changing environments. Utilizing a correlational research design, the study employed the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale (IGDS) and the Cognitive Style Inventory (CSI) to assess 200 participants. The results revealed a strong negative correlation between gaming addiction and cognitive flexibility, indicating that higher levels of gaming addiction are associated with decreased adaptability in thought and behavior. Findings also suggest significant impairments in attention regulation, problem-solving, and decision-making among adolescents with high levels of gaming engagement. These insights underscore the cognitive and behavioral consequences of excessive gaming and emphasize the need for informed interventions targeting digital media use during adolescence.},
        keywords = {Gaming Addiction, Cognitive Flexibility, Adolescents, Internet Gaming Disorder},
        month = {May},
        }