Causes of Addiction to Mobile Games and its Effect to the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

With the rapid development of mobile games and the roaring growth of market size, mobile game addiction is becoming a public concern. Hence, understanding the reasons behind mobile game addiction is worthwhile. Based on previous studies, two salient features of mobile games e.g., hedonic and sociality, a research model is developed to examine the antecedents of mobile game addiction. Video games or Mobile games are designed to lure teens in for hours on end. Most teens feel a sense of power and achievement when they play games. In the real world, they have no financial independence and are caught in the awkward gap between childhood and adulthood. This study aims to know the causes of mobile games addiction among students and how it can affect the academic performance. This may help the parents, teachers and the students to know the possible reasons behind it and to avoid or minimize the use of mobile games. The type of research used in this study is Qualitative research. It is a scientific method of observation to gather non-numerical data. The type of qualitative research used is Descriptive Design which aims to describe the variable or the phenomenon's current state. The researchers used the survey questionnaire as the instrument for gathering data needed in the research. Variable 1: Common causes of mobile Games Migraines due to intense concentration or eye strain. Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by the overuse of a controller or computer mouse. One of the main reasons that video games can become so addictive, however, is they are designed to be that way. Video game designers, like anyone else trying to make a profit, are always looking for ways to get more people playing their games. They accomplish this by making a game just challenging enough to keep you coming back for more but not so hard that the player eventually gives up. In other words, success for a gamer often feels just out of reach. Variable 2: Common effects of mobile games It is not yet recognized by the American Medical Association as a diagnosable disorder, video game addiction is a very real problem for many people. According to the University of New Mexico, recent studies suggest that 6 to 15% of all gamers exhibit signs that could be characterized as addiction. Though this disorder can have significant consequences to those suffering from it, its signs and symptoms can sometimes be very difficult to recognize.