Gaming Habits, Finances, and Student Well-being Survey
This anonymous survey is part of an A-Level independent research project exploring how video games affect students' mental health, physical well-being, and spending habits since the pandemic. Your participation is completely voluntary. No emails, or personal identifiers are collected, and all data will be kept strictly private and used only for academic analysis. It takes less than 3 minutes to complete. Thank you for your support
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Name
First Name
Last Name
How old are you?
Please Select
under 13
13-15
16-18
18-20
20+
Are you a student?
Yes (Full-time)
Yes (Part-time)
No
Do you have a personal income or an allowance?
Yes
No
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Did your gaming hours increase when schools shifted to virtual/online classes during the coronavirus pandemic?
Yes
No
I did not play video games back then
How many hours do you spend playing video games on an average day?
Less than 1 hour
1–3 hours
3–5 hours
5+ hours
"Using devices for school/online classes makes it easier for me to get distracted by video games instead of studying."
strongly disagree
1
2
3
4
strongly agree
5
1 is strongly disagree, 5 is strongly agree
Have your school grades or focus on studying dropped because of video games?
Yes
No
Unsure
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How much money do you spend on video games each month? (Skins, battle passes, loot boxes, etc.)
Rs. 0
Rs. 1 – Rs. 500
Rs. 501 – Rs. 2,000
Rs. 2,001 – Rs. 5,000
Rs. 5,000+
What do you usually spend money on inside games? (Select all that apply)
Character Skins/Cosmetics
Battle Passes
Loot Boxes/Random Packs
Pay-to-Win upgrades
None
"I feel forced, anxious, or pressured by friends or limited-time timers to buy in-game items."
strongly disagree
1
2
3
4
strongly agree
5
1 is strongly disagree, 5 is strongly agree
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How do online gaming communities affect your social life? (Select all that apply)
They give me a positive sense of home/friendship
I have faced harassment/bullying from players
Both
Neither
Do you experience regular physical pain from long gaming sessions? (Select all that apply)
Severe neck/back aches
Eye strain/fatigue
Hand/wrist cramps
None
Do you regularly stay up past midnight playing games, sacrificing your sleep?
Yes
No
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