AUTHOR=Li Feiyue , Zhang Di , Wu Suowei , Zhou Rui , Dong Chaoqun , Zhang Jingjing 

TITLE=Positive effects of online games on the growth of college students: A qualitative study from China

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychology

VOLUME=Volume 14 - 2023

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1008211

DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1008211

ISSN=1664-1078

ABSTRACT=Objectives: This study aimed to explore the positive effects of online games on college students’ psychological demands and individual growth.
Methods: A descriptive qualitative study design was carried out from September to December 2021. Semistructured, in-depth, and individual interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 20 undergraduates who played the online game ‘Glory of Kings’ from 6 universities. Thematic analysis was employed to explore the positive features caused by ‘Glory of Kings’.
Results: College students reported three positive effects of online games, namely, satisfying the need for personal growth, meeting the requirement of social life and promoting academic performance.
Conclusion: College educators and families should take advantage of the positive effect of online games to guide college students to use online games reasonably.