The Relationship Between Internet Gaming Disorder, Academic Procrastination and Personality Traits Among University Students

Abstract

The present study examines the relationship between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), Academic Procrastination (AP), and the Big Five Personality Traits among university students in Nagaland, India. With the increasing prevalence of online gaming, research has indicated its potential impact on academic performance and personality-related behaviors. A sample of 60 university students aged 18–26 years was selected using systematic probability sampling. Participants completed the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF), the Academic Procrastination Scale-Short Form (APS-S), and the Big Five Inventory-Short Version (BFI-10). Findings revealed a significant positive correlation between IGD and academic procrastination (r = 0.5, p < 0.05), suggesting that excessive gaming is associated with increased delays in academic tasks. Additionally, conscientiousness and agreeableness were negatively correlated with IGD, while neuroticism was positively correlated with academic procrastination. The study underscores the role of personality traits in predicting both gaming behaviors and academic procrastination. The implications suggest that self-awareness of personality traits can help students develop better self-regulation strategies to manage gaming habits and academic responsibilities effectively.