The Role of Video Games in Shaping Behavior Among Pakistani Youth: A Case Study of Zain Ali

Zainab Asad Janjua, Dr. Saleem Abbas — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0500

This study examines the effects of video games, particularly PUBG, on the behavior of youth in Pakistan. The research employed the case study method and applied the framework of cultivation theory. The following research is based on the case of Zain Ali, which occurred in 2022. The data has been collected from major newspapers such as Dawn, The Express Tribune, and Gulf News; social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter; and broadcast media reports from Sach News Channel and Humara Pakistan Channel. It sheds light on the relationship between gaming addiction, psychological distress, and societal impact. Some of the issues include problematic video game use, increase in aggression, social loneliness, and conflict with the family. As for the context, family and economic factors play a role in how teenagers approach gaming. This study’s findings highlight the urgent need for legal action, parental guidance, psychological support, and awareness programs to prevent and treat gaming disorder and its effects on youth. The study also suggests avenues for further research in this area.

The Enduring Role of Grit in Driving Learning Goal Orientation

Nasreen Gul, Dilawar Khan Durrani, Muhammad Masood Babar — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0500

This study investigates the relationship between grit and learning goal orientation, and examines whether age moderates this relationship among employees in the private banking sector of Quetta. Grit, defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals, is a key predictor of motivation and learning behavior. Understanding its connection with learning goal orientation helps explain employees’ adaptability and performance in dynamic service industries such as banking, where continuous learning is critical. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from a convenience sample of 388 bank employees in Quetta. Validated scales measured grit and learning goal orientation. Correlation analysis, ordinary least squares regression, and hierarchical moderation models were applied. Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between grit and learning goal orientation. However, age showed no significant association with learning goal orientation and did not moderate the grit–learning goal orientation relationship. Thus, both younger and older employees displayed similar patterns. Banks should focus on fostering grit through training and mentoring programs to enhance employee learning orientation regardless of age. Future studies may explore additional moderators such as organizational culture and job tenure.

Annals of Human and Social Sciences

The Role of Video Games in Shaping Behavior Among Pakistani Youth: A Case Study of Zain Ali

The Enduring Role of Grit in Driving Learning Goal Orientation