Uses and Gratification of Online Games among Undergraduate of Bingham University, Karu, Nigeria

Abstract

The study sought to find out the effect of online games on undergraduate students.of Binghan University, Karu, Nigeria. The study was anchored on uses andwhile the survey method is used as a research design and questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. Findings showed the students played online games for various reasons, such as to escape boredom, for fun, or to obtain skills.Excluding playing for monetary gains, online games have both positive and negative benefits. The researchers concluded that online games are not all about negativity, but moderation in terms of time spent and the kinds of games played are the key to avoiding the negatives and having an exciting experience The researchers recommended that the government, individuals, and NGO's embark on sensitisation programmes to enlighten youth on the side effects of online games' addiction, the need engage in sporting activities and avoid extreme violent games.