Scope and Limitation of the Study

This study focused on the effects of playing video games to the academic performance of

the students in Sta. Ana National High School , school year 2022 – 2023 . Within this study ,

the independent variable is limited to the personal profile of the respondents in term of age ,

gender ,attendance , Time spend on studying , academic performance , games they played ,

student’s participation and student’s time management. While the dependent variable is

limited to the effects of video games in the Academic Performance of the students.

Definition of Terms

To have a better understanding of the study , the following terms are operationally defined :

Age . This refers to the respondent’s age considering their last birthday.

Gender . This term in the study refers to either male or female student.

Attendance . This refers to the respondent’s evident during their classes after playing video

games

Time spend on Studying . This refers to the respondent’s time spend on studying.

Games they played . This term in the study refers to the kinds of games the respondent’s

played in terms of their like and interest.

Student’s Participation . This refers to the respondent’s participation during class hour.

Student’s Time Management . This refers to the respondent’s organize their time after and

before playing video games.