87% Indian adults believe online gaming affects well-being, says NortonLifeLock survey

PUNE: Gaming takes a toll on their physical and mental well-being, said 87% of respondents in a survey that was the basis for the NortonLifeLock India Digital Wellness Report, while 76% said action and adventure games often lead to changed behaviour. Around 70% of respondents felt that children connecting with strangers while playing games online can lead to cyber bullying, harassment, and violence.

The online survey reached out to over 1,500 city-based Indian adults.

About 73% of the parents surveyed said that their children prefer shooting and adventure games, while 21% said that their children show a preference for casino and card games. About 45% of respondents said they find it difficult to control their children’s smartphone usage even as 81% said that they put a check but felt that they haven’t been effective in controlling gaming time.