Consequences of Online Game Addiction on the Studies of Grade 11 Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study tried to uncover the effects of online game addiction on the studies of the selected students of General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method of research. Questionnaires were used to gather the necessary information and a follow-up interview was conducted to the respondents. There were only six respondents randomly identified with one from each grade.

RESULTS

The result of the study showed that playing online games affected the studies of the respondents in a way that they don't have time to do their tasks in school. The study also revealed what the respondents feel while playing online games. Most of the respondents feel relaxed, entertained, satisfied and happy. Most of the respondents believed that their reading comprehension skills were developed while playing online games. The study also showed peer pressure as an influencing factor why one of the respondents become addicted to online games. Having a PC in the house was found out to be a contributing factor.

DISCUSSIONS

Online games are addictive as revealed in the study. They have both positive and negative effects on student performance and development as shown in the responses of the participants. Proper guidance and monitoring played a very important role so that negative effects can be avoided.