The Effect of Online Games in the Study Habits of Selected Grade 12 GAS Student of Bestlink College of the Philippines

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of online games to the study habits among the grade 12 GAS student at Bestlink College of the Philippines school year 2018-2019. Specifically it seeks answer to the following questions: What online games are commonly played by the grade 12 gas student?, What recommendation can be proposed to lessen the time consumed in playing online games? This study utilized the qualitative method of research where the 30 Grade 12 GASstudent respondents assessed how their class participation, class attendance, and class activities were affected by online games addiction. The findings of this study revealed that all the student respondents agree that their class participation, class attendance, and class activities were affected by playing online games. This was also confirmed by the following average composite weighted mean of:3.25 for class participation, 3.30 for class attendance, and 3.00 for class activities. According to them they were already addicted to play these games that made them sleep late at night which resulted to not waking up early, most often late and absent from class that made them missed daily activities in class. Social media is beneficial if utilized appropriately. However, social media should be avoided if it is being used to the point that it will affect students learning and study habits. Self-control, discipline and parental guidance the recommendations forwarded by the researchers to control online utilization addiction especially in online games.