Table-II.
Demographic variables of the participants (n=171).
| Variables | Gamers (n = 93) n (%) | Non-Gamers (n= 78) n (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years | |||
| Mean±SD | 18.86±1.3 | 0.35* | |
| Gender | |||
| Males | 70 (40.9) | 46(26.9) | |
| Females | 23 (13.5) | 32(18.7) | 0.188** |
| Hours spent playing | - | ||
| Not at all | - | 34 (19.9) | |
| 0-1hrs | 63 (36.8) | 44 (25.7) | |
| 2-3 hrs | 23 (13.5) | - | - |
| 4-5 hrs | 5 (2.9) | - | |
| 6-7 hrs | 2 (1.2) | - | |
| 8 hrs or more | - | ||
| Types of Games | |||
| Shooters | 20(11.7) | ||
| Sports | 46 (26.9) | ||
| Online multiplayer | 30 (7.02) | ||
| Action | 30 (17.54) | ||
| Stimulation | 17(7.02) | ||
| Strategy | 17 (9.94) | - | |
| None | 34 (19.88) | ||
*
Independent sample t test,
**
Chi square test.