Abstract
This qualitative study explores the multifaceted experiences of senior high school students engaged in online gaming, examining both the risks and benefits through their narratives. Using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 15 participants from Sto. Tomas National High School in Loreto, Agusan del Sur, Philippines, the study unveils three superordinate themes that drive gaming engagement: enjoyment as habitual behavior, social connection through friends, and gaming as a stress-relieving distraction. While gaming offers perceived benefits such as enhanced teamwork, self-confidence, and cognitive abilities, it also poses significant threats, including an unhealthy lifestyle leading to missed meals and irregular sleep patterns, as well as physical ailments like headaches and back pain. The study further reveals students’ susceptibility to gaming as a coping mechanism for stress and anger, highlighting the need for self-discipline and time management. These findings underscore the complex interplay between the allure and potential harm of online gaming, offering critical insights for educators, parents, and policymakers to foster a balanced digital environment that supports students’ well-being and academic success. Moreover, this study helps parents understand the risks and benefits of online gaming, including its impact on the social and emotional well-being of students’ online gamers. Additionally, the policymakers will help create engaging platforms that will help educate the public on policy matters about online gaming.
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