Computer Games and its Effect on Social Behavior of Grade 12 Students in Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Computer games play a major role in shaping the future of children and young adults especially in the current era of modern technology. Days are gone when children love to indulge in outdoor activities. Rather than running or playing outside, children spend most of their time playing online games. A lot of children in the Philippines and worldwide are crazy about video games. Behavior is very important for the individual, especially in students. Behavior is what makes us gentle, sober, and human. Good behavior comprises of actions and responses acceptable and understood by society. This research will benefit the senior high school in Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School-Integrated Senior High School because they can be aware of what can happen to them if they don't manage their time playing computer/online games.

METHODS

The researchers used simple random sampling with 15 random students from Bread and Pastry, Housekeeping, General Academic Strand, and Hair Dressing strands. The researchers used a behavior observation scale to know the Effect of Online Games on Social Behavior of the students in Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School-Integrated Senior High School.

RESULTS

Results from the effect on the social behavior of the student's survey show that computer games allow them to entertain themselves. On the other hand, the majority of the respondents agree that they can't live without computer games. The survey of the data on the effects of computer games on the social behavior of the students shows that it is one of their stress relievers.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers know that the majority of the respondents find that it is more entertaining when they play computer games with friends. Most of the respondents agree that it has a positive effect as it increases their positive mood after they play computer games. They also become aggressive after playing computer games and also they find that this is one of their most helpful stress relievers. On the other hand, their whole day is not complete without playing computer games and games are emotionally engaging for them. However, they find themselves becoming trash talkers/verbal bullies while playing computer games. But they all disagree when it comes to having self-doubt whenever they lost their games because they are all competitive.