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ArticleScientific reports2026

Exploring the multifaceted learning benefits of video gaming among female university students in Saudi Arabia.

Reem M Alwhaibi, Renad Alanzan, Remas Aldamok, Lamya Aldafas, Reema Alanazi, Ajwan Alwahibi, Eman Mortada, Yalin Aygun

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Reem M AlwhaibiDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Renad AlanzanDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Remas AldamokDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Lamya AldafasDepartment of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Reema AlanaziDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Ajwan AlwahibiDepartment of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Eman MortadaFamily and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia. EMMortada@pnu.edu.sa.
Yalin AygunDepartment of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Inonu University, 44280, Malatya, Türkiye.

Funding

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Researchers Supporting Project PNURSP2025R117
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of video gaming has transformed leisure activities worldwide, especially among university students. In Saudi Arabia, 67% of the population engages in gaming, raising questions about its impact on cognitive, emotional, social, and psychomotor skills. This study explores the transferable skills developed through video gaming, focusing on female university students in Saudi Arabia. An exploratory qualitative approach was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with 37 female university students aged 18 to 25, each with at least one year of gaming experience. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns in the data. The study revealed that video games enhance cognitive skills, including problem-solving, strategic thinking, and time management. Emotional regulation, teamwork, communication, and leadership were also developed through gaming. Psychomotor skills, such as hand-eye coordination and reflexes, were notably improved, and participants reported the transfer of these skills to academic tasks. Video gaming supports the development of diverse cognitive, emotional, social, and psychomotor skills, suggesting its potential for integration into academic environments to enhance learning and personal growth.

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LearningStudentsVideo GamesAdolescentAdultCognitionEmotionsFemaleHumansPsychomotor PerformanceSaudi ArabiaUniversitiesYoung AdultAcademic engagementCognitive skillsHigher educationStudent motivationThematic analysisVideo games

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PMID41540234
PMCPMC12827975

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