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@article{191989,
        author = {Ms. Minal Prajapati and Sanket Rathwa},
        title = {Anxiety and Violence in Adolescents: Role of Online Gaming – A Narrative Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {134-139},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191989},
        abstract = {Introduction: Adolescence is a critical developmental period during which excessive engagement in online gaming has become increasingly prevalent. While online gaming offers entertainment and cognitive stimulation, uncontrolled use has been associated with adverse psychological outcomes, particularly anxiety and violent behavior. Growing concerns regarding Internet Gaming Disorder highlight the need to examine its impact on adolescent mental health. Methods: A narrative review of literature was conducted using published national and international studies related to online gaming, anxiety, aggression, and behavioral problems among adolescents. Literature was collected from peer-reviewed journals, books, reports, and electronic databases. Studies focusing on prevalence, contributing factors, psychological effects, and behavioral outcomes of online gaming were included and critically analyzed. Results: The review revealed a high prevalence of online gaming addiction among adolescents, with higher vulnerability observed among males. Excessive gaming was consistently associated with increased anxiety, social withdrawal, irritability, poor academic performance, and aggressive behavior. Contributing factors included prolonged screen time, exposure to violent gaming content, poor family support, emotional dysregulation, loneliness, and inadequate parental supervision. Adolescents with gaming addiction demonstrated higher levels of anxiety and violent tendencies compared to non-addicted peers. Discussion: Online gaming addiction significantly influences adolescents’ emotional and behavioral functioning. The findings indicate a strong relationship between excessive gaming, anxiety disorders, and aggressive behavior. Early identification, parental involvement, and mental health interventions are essential to prevent long-term psychological consequences. Mental health professionals, especially nurses, play a vital role in screening, education, and preventive strategies to promote healthy gaming behaviors.},
        keywords = {Adolescents, Online Gaming, Anxiety, Violence, Gaming Addiction, Mental Health},
        month = {February},
        }