High School Students Understanding of the Risks of Online Game Addiction

Abstract

Adolescents are currently in the midst of technological sophistication, which is very helpful for its development. On the other hand, many adolescents are trapped in the problem of technology addiction. Adolescents are the most age group who experience problems with the use of technology, including online games. Online game addiction is the loss of control over the use of online games, which makes other daily activities are disrupted. Online game addiction in adolescents have an impact on several aspects of life, such as health aspects, psychological aspects, academic aspects, social aspects, and financial aspects. Lack of understanding about the risks of online game addiction can get adolescent stuck in online game addiction. This research aims to describe high school students understanding about the risks of online game addiction. The sample consisted of 255 high school students selected by proportional random sampling technique. Data was collected using a scale measuring understanding of the risks of online game addiction. Data analysis used a quantitative approach with descriptive methods. The results showed that high school students understanding about the risks of online game addiction was included in the moderate category with an average score of 198,48 and an achievement score level of 55,14%. Therefore, school counselors must to improve high school students understanding of the risks of online game addiction.

Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on increasing the risks of children's addiction to electronic games from a social work perspective

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Increasing Knowledge About the Impact of Online Games on Health in Sukasenang Village, Tanjungjaya District, Tasikmaya Regency

“…Addiction to online games can have a negative impact or danger for teenagers who experience it. The impact that will arise due to online game addiction includes five aspects, including health aspects, psychological aspects, academic aspects, social aspects, and financial aspects (Novrialdy et al, 2019) Many people think that playing is just a waste of time for children. This makes many parents forbid their children to play and make children busier with serious activities such as additional lessons and the like.…”

The Relationship of Parents' Parenting Patterns with Online Game Addiction During The Covid-19 Pandemic at SMK Mekanika Cirebon

“…This research is in line with (M. Awin Arja Sirait, Ramadhan Bestari, 2019) that there is a significant relationship between the level of online game addiction in the moderate category, so it is hoped that the school will cooperate with parents to provide guidance on the impact of online game games in order to improve student achievement. (Novrialdy, Nirwana, & Ahmad, 2019) Based on the results of the study, the understanding of high school students about the risk of online game addiction is in the moderate category. Online gaming addiction needs to take firm action as a preventative measure.…”