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Exploring Academic Decline Among E-Gamers: A Phenomenological Approach to Learners’ Academic Experiences

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Charisa Alacida , Monica Asas , Gelyn Aparilla , Jea Grace Bernacer , Jelmer Butihen , Christine Hingpit , Ma Glenda Monares , Marimar Vallentos
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 48 (8), 1267-1272, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.480806, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of secondary school students who experienced academic decline due to excessive electronic gaming. E-games have become a dominant recreational activity among adolescents, often providing enjoyment, social connection, and cognitive stimulation. However, prolonged engagement has been linked to academic difficulties, including poor time management, reduced study habits, and emotional strain. The purpose of this study was to examine how learners described their academic and personal struggles while engaging in excessive gaming, and how they attempted to regain academic stability. Using a phenomenological design, eight participants from public secondary schools in the Philippines were purposively selected. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis approach. Findings revealed three overarching themes: (1) Loss of Academic Focus—students reported neglecting schoolwork, experiencing declining grades, and failing to balance study and play; (2) Emotional and Mental Strain—participants described guilt, stress, and anxiety associated with excessive gaming; and (3) Struggles in Balancing Priorities—learners struggled to regulate gaming behavior but showed resilience through self-discipline, limiting playtime, and behavioral adjustments such as deleting games. This study highlights the dual nature of gaming, as it serves both as a coping strategy and a source of academic stress. It emphasizes the importance of parental guidance, teacher intervention, and school-based digital literacy programs that support responsible gaming habits.

Keywords academic performance phenomenology student well-being e-games self-discipline
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8 authors, 7 institutions.

This paper Bohol Island State University — Philippines Bohol Island State Univ… 1 author Paraiso Elementary School Department of Education — Philippines Paraiso Elementary Scho… 1 author Garnet Early Learning Center — Philippines Garnet Early Learning C… 1 author Advance Christian Academy Banawa — Philippines Advance Christian Acade… 1 author Tangkigan Integrated School Department of Education — Philippines Tangkigan Integrated Sc… 1 author Mabini Central Elementary School Department of Education — Philippines Mabini Central Elementa… 2 authors Bohol Island State University Candijay — Philippines Bohol Island State Univ… 1 author Charisa Alacida — corresponding author CA Charisa Alacida ✉ Monica Asas MA Monica Asas Gelyn Aparilla GA Gelyn Aparilla Jea Grace Bernacer JB Jea Grace Bernacer Jelmer Butihen JB Jelmer Butihen Christine Hingpit CH Christine Hingpit Ma Glenda Monares MM Ma Glenda Monares Marimar Vallentos MV Marimar Vallentos

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Bibliographic Information

Charisa Alacida, Monica Asas, Gelyn Aparilla, Jea Grace Bernacer, Jelmer Butihen, Christine Hingpit, Ma Glenda Monares, Marimar Vallentos, (2025). Exploring Academic Decline Among E-Gamers: A Phenomenological Approach to Learners’ Academic Experiences, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 48(8): 1267-1272
Bibtex Citation
@article{charisa_alacida2025pemj,
author = {Charisa Alacida and Monica Asas and Gelyn Aparilla and Jea Grace Bernacer and Jelmer Butihen and Christine Hingpit and Ma Glenda Monares and Marimar Vallentos},
title = {Exploring Academic Decline Among E-Gamers: A Phenomenological Approach to Learners’ Academic Experiences},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {48},
number = {8},
pages = {1267-1272},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.480806},
url = {https://scimatic.org/index.php/show_manuscript/6661}
}
APA Citation
Alacida, C., Asas, M., Aparilla, G., Bernacer, J.G., Butihen, J., Hingpit, C., Monares, M.G., Vallentos, M., (2025). Exploring Academic Decline Among E-Gamers: A Phenomenological Approach to Learners’ Academic Experiences. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 48(8), 1267-1272. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.480806

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