The Instances of Insomnia among Adolescents in High School Addicted to Online Games

Abstract

Adolescents are often considered more susceptible to online gaming addiction than adults due to their inclination towards novel experiences in pursuit of personal pleasure. However, this addiction can lead to significant health risks, notably insomnia. This study aims to elucidate the prevalence of insomnia among high school students addicted to online games, employing an analytic survey method with a cross-sectional design. The research population consisted of students of State Senior High School in East Luwu the province of South Sulawesi. A sample size of 246 individuals was determined using proportionate stratified random sampling. The research findings reveal that a majority of adolescents engage in mobile gaming for a duration of ≥ 1 hour per day (67.0%). The most frequently played online game is identified as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (32.5%). Online gaming addiction among adolescents falls predominantly within the severe criteria (73.2%), paralleling the severity of insomnia experienced (72.4%). A significant association between insomnia and online gaming addiction among high school adolescents is established (_p_ = 0.026). It is recommended that educational institutions establish peer educators tasked with promoting awareness regarding the adverse impacts of online gaming addiction among fellow students. By fostering literacy on this subject, schools can contribute to a healthier and more balanced gaming behavior among adolescents.