Computer Games: Impact on Children's Skills and Issues Associated with Usage

Computer Games

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
QUESTIONS...................................................................................................................................4
Synopsis: .........................................................................................................................................4
USE OF COMPUTER GAMES IN SAUDI ARABIA...................................................................4
SKILLS LEART FROM COMPUTER GAMES............................................................................5
Risk taking...................................................................................................................................5
Patience and perseverance...........................................................................................................5
Problem solving...........................................................................................................................5
Strategizing..................................................................................................................................6
Concentration...............................................................................................................................6
Multitasking skills........................................................................................................................6
Coordination skills.......................................................................................................................6
ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH COMPUTER GAMES.................................................................7
ANALYSIS......................................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Computer games for children comprise of various platforms such as hand held consoles
to whole computer systems. There has a been a growing research on the impacts that computer
games have on children. Researches have also been done on the impact that computer games
have on behavior of children. The present report will focus on the selective use of computer
games. It will explore the question regarding whether computer games should be played for fun
or are they capable of teaching skills to children.
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QUESTIONS
1 What has been the recent trends in usage of computer games in Saudi Arabia ?
2 What are some specific skills learn t form computer games among children ?
3 What are some issues by playing computer games, provide detailed analysis ?
Synopsis:
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published articles which were highly informative in gaining authentic crux about my research
topic. Issues such as time management, and detailed effective utilization of best research
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USE OF COMPUTER GAMES IN SAUDI ARABIA
There has been widespread prevalence of computer games not only in the markets but
also in the households. The computer games are mainly divided into console games and PC
games. Theseplatforms further present a number of games namely first person shooters, real time
strategy games, socialbuilding games etc.These take much of the children’s time and thinking as
well as interests. As per the study conducted by Rajab and et.al., (2020) in Saudi Arabia, 11 per
cent of the adolescents were found to have high level stress. Addiction to gaming was fud to be
associated with stress. Further, a survey conducted by Cint shows that in 2018, 25 per cent
respondents stated that 1 to 3 hours per week were spent in paying computer/ video games in
Saudi Arabia (Video Gaming & eSports, 2021). Alshehri and Mohamed (2019) found that one of
the most influential factors in the growth and personality development of children is electronic
games. The research also shows that by playing electronic games, children are able to develop
further extensive rise on abilities to be diversely being advanced towards competitive
performance for strengthened functional engagement proactively. It can be also analyzed that
computer games, increases indulgences within competitive diversity paradigms for strengthened
working performance goals for developing rise on wider domains.
The data from recent studies, has been also extending towards functional working pace
goals where Saudi Arabia is one of the most advanced country taking best steps for extended
new range of games. It can be also found that computer games, innovatively determine extended
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