Playing Online Games Research Articles

Learning by Gaming: Extramural English Gaming Effect on Indonesian Senior High Students' Pragmatic Competence

Several studies have found that learning English outside of school through Extramural English (EE) activities such as online gaming can enhance students' English language ability. However, not many information exists on whether this so-called extramural English gaming activity has implications on students' pragmatic competence. To answer that, this study aims to explore the effect of extramural gaming activity toward students’ pragmatic competence. The research was done by employing a task called the Multiple-Choice Discourse Completion Task (MCDCT) on 60 second-grade students interested in extramural gaming activity (male = 26, female = 34) in Luwuk, Indonesia. Students were divided into two groups, 30 gamer students and 30 non-gamer students. The students were instructed to answer several real-world communicative situations given in the MCDCT task. The data analyzed using statistical descriptive methods. The results of the study revealed that students who frequently played online games (M=3.523) were slightly better at doing the MCDCT than non-gamer students (M=3.220). Thus, it concluded that extramural gaming activity positively affected students' pragmatic competence.

Digital Dependence: Online Game Addiction to Mobile App Purchase Intention Feature

Abstract Online mobile gaming in Indonesia is growing rapidly, driving purchase intention towards premium features such as virtual items and exclusive in-game access. This study aims to analyse online mobile game addiction on mobile app feature purchase intention. This type of research uses a quantitative approach, with 426 respondents through an online survey and analysed using Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that addiction has a significant impact on loyalty and purchase intention, while loyalty has no impact on purchase intention, as well as satisfaction on loyalty, and addiction weakens the relationship between satisfaction and loyalty. This study makes an important contribution to understanding the dynamics of online game addiction, player loyalty, and purchase intention of app features in the context of the mobile game market in Indonesia. JEL classification numbers: M31, D91, L86, C83. Keywords: Online-mobile games, Addiction, Loyalty, Satisfaction, Purchase intention.

Hubungan Emotional Dysregulation dengan Kecanduan (Adiksi) Game Online Pada Mahasiswa Laki-laki Universitas Negeri Padang

This research aims to determine the relationship between emotional dysregulation and online game addiction among male students at Universitas Negeri Padang. The research design used in this study is a correlational quantitative study. The subjects of this study are 250 male students, selected through purposive sampling with the characteristic of playing online games for 12 months (1 year) or more. The instruments used in this study are the Game Addiction Scale (GAS) and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). The data analysis used is Pearson correlation analysis or Product Moment correlation with a correlation value of r = 0.339 and a significance level of p = 0.000 (P < 0.05), which means that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This indicates that there is a relationship between emotional dysregulation and online game addiction among male students at Universitas Negeri Padang.

The effect of Internet use on body weight in Chinese adolescents: Evidence from a nationally longitudinal survey.

The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents has been increasing steadily. This study aims to investigates the causal effect and underlying mechanisms between Internet use and body weight among Chinese adolescents. Using data from China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) spanning from 2004 to 2015, the analytical sample includes 3054 participants (aged 11-19, 48% females). We exploit ordinary least squares (OLS) and two-stage least squares (2SLS) models, obtained causal effect of Internet use on body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity among adolescents. We find a significant positive effect of Internet use on BMI (β = 0.499, p < 0.05) and probability of overweight (β = 0.061, p < 0.05). Specifically, Internet use increases BMI by 2.56%, and increases the probability of being overweight by 6.1%. But no evidence shows that Internet use significantly increases the probability of obesity (p > 0.1). The mechanism is that Internet use increases sedentary activities (mainly screen time) and food consumption behavior, which results in an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure that in turn increases BMI and overweight. Furthermore, the longer the time spent playing games online, the greater the probability of adolescents being overweight (β = 0.012, p < 0.1), whereas time spent watching movies online, surfing online, and chatting online is not significantly associated with body weight. Heterogeneity analyses show that the adverse effects of Internet use on adolescents' body weight is more pronounced in rural areas and among the male group. This study suggests that reducing time spent playing games online, and increasing physical activity and cultivating healthy eating behaviour can reduce the risk of overweight and obesity in adolescents.

Influence of Gender, Parental Control, Academic Performance and Physical Activity Level on the Characteristics of Video Game Use and Associated Psychosocial Problems in Adolescents.

Previous research has determined the relevance of video games for adolescents; however, it has not been possible to establish differences in usage patterns and certain psychological variables according to gender, parental control, academic performance, physical activity level or game type, nor the relationship between these variables. For this reason, the aims of this research were as follows: (a) to determine the differences in the gaming variables and the psychological variables related to video games according to gender, the closest environment, the academic performance and the level of physical activity; and (b) to determine which gaming variables and behavioral variables influence psychological variables in adolescents. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 2567 adolescents (mean age: 15.06 ± 2.81 years). Participants completed eight questionnaires on the study variables. The results showed that males play more video games than females; play different types of games and on different platforms; and have more psychological problems than females. Having separated parents and having a greater parental control over video game use is associated with more time spent playing video games. Poorer academic performance is related to playing shooters and open-world games, as well as with a more negative emotional response. However, playing shooters and sport and racing games is related to more physical activity. Playing online games, mainly with strangers, is related to higher addictive and problematic uses. In addition, the times of use during the week and on weekends, especially on weekends, stand out as predictors of most psychological variables related to video games in adolescents. This study provides further scientific evidence on the role of certain behavioral and game-related variables in the relationship between video games and well-being. In addition, it highlights the importance of analyzing in the future those video game players who do not have a problematic or addictive use of video games, but who play frequently without any associated problem. From a practical perspective, the promotion of video games with social and cooperative components, or those that promote physical activity, could be related to social and psychological benefits.

Intensitas Bermain Game Online dan Empati pada Remaja

Playing online games is a common activity among adolescents in Indonesia as a form of entertainment, and it often becomes an influence on the development of empathy, especially in teenagers. This research aims to determine whether there is a difference in empathy among adolescents based on the intensity of online gaming. The game genre studied is MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), which is played by 10 people, with each team consisting of 5 players. One match is estimated to last between 10-30 minutes or longer, and the objective is to destroy the opposing team's base. This game requires a high level of teamwork and social interaction among team members. The study uses the Basic Empathy Scale (BES) as a tool to measure empathy, which assesses two components of empathy: affective and cognitive. To measure the intensity of online gaming, the researchers collected data on the average amount of time spent playing online games per week. There were 108 respondents in this study, aged 15-18 years, who played MOBA games and resided in Jabodetabek. Using the ANOVA analysis method, the results showed a significant difference in empathy based on the intensity of online gaming, with a significance value of 0.027 (p-value &lt;0.05). Significant differences in empathy were found between adolescents with moderate and high levels of online gaming intensity (p-value 0.02 &lt;0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the low and moderate groups (p-value 0.547 &gt;0.05), nor between the high and low groups (p-value 0.054 &gt;0.05). Adolescents with high gaming intensity tend to have higher levels of empathy. In the context of MOBA games, which are typically played with friends and require intensive social interaction, it can be concluded that games with high social interaction (in this study, the MOBA genre) are associated with higher empathy. These findings align with other studies that have found that social interaction in games can enhance empathy.

Analisis Cyberbullying pada Game Online Valorant: Studi pada Communication Abuse Antarpemain

Competitive online games such as Valorant as a new medium that provides an interactive and competitive virtual space for online game players. Tension and excitement between players in competing often triggers the emergence of Cyberbullying behavior. Cyberbullying itself is the behavior of game players in the form of hate speech or negative actions that affect communication between online game players. However, researchers see that each player is different in responding to Cyberbullying carried out by other players and their teams. This study aims to find out how the factors, forms and responses of victims in doing, responding to communication abuse. The method in this study uses qualitative descriptive research. The results of the study show that Cyberbullying in the online game Valorant shows that the communication abuse factor is caused by other players who play badly, while the forms are carried out in the form of verbal through text or voice, as well as the response of the victims tends not to care and stay focused on the game to try to save it despite the bad treatment from other players.

INTERAKSI SOSIAL REMAJA PEMAIN GAME ONLINE MOBILE LEGENDS DENGAN TEMAN SEBAYA DI DESA INDRASARI KECAMATAN MARTAPURA

This research aims to find: (1) the forms of social interaction that occur among teenagers who play the online game Mobile Legends with their peers (2) the reasons why teenagers are interested in playing the online game Mobile Legends with their peers. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method. The selected research source is purposive sampling with 4 informants. Data collection techniques were carried out using participant observation techniques, interviews and documentation. The data analysis used uses data reduction, data display and verification steps. Testing the validity of the data used is source triangulation and technical triangulation and using reference materials. The results of the research found that (1) there are 4 forms of social interaction among teenagers playing mobile legends, namely Cooperation, Competition, Conflict and Accommodation (2) the reasons why teenagers are interested in playing mobile legends are 1) Motive Purpose (in order to motive) is the reason for playing games to fill free time and as entertainment. 2) Because Motive, namely, the reason for being interested in playing games is because many friends play mobile legends and the development of mobile legends games is increasingly interesting. Based on the results of this research, it is recommended that Mobile Legends online game players are advised not to become too addicted to playing Mobile Legends, especially for those who are still studying, it would be better to prioritize education before playing Mobile Legends. Students and the public are advised to know that the Mobile Legends online game does not always have a bad impact on life. Because from mobile legends game we can learn how to build cooperation between players, which can strengthen their social ties.

Association Between The Level of Habit of Playing Online Games and Social Behavior In Adolescents

The increasing prevalence of habit of playing online games among adolescents has raised concerns about its potential impact on their social behavior. The purpose of this study was to determine the connection between the level of habit of playing online games and social behavior in adolescents at SMK N 1 Loli. Employing a cross-sectional research design, the population consisted of 50 teenagers, with a purposive sampling technique yielding a sample of 34 teenagers. The study designated habit of playing online games as the independent variable and social behavior as the dependent variable. Data collection involved online game habit questionnaires and social behavior questionnaires, while data analysis employed Fisher's exact test. The finding revealed that most of the respondents have high online game habits (55.9%) and similarly, a significant proportion demonstrated high levels of social behavior (67.6%) The analysis found a statistically significant relationship between the level of online game habits and social behavior in Adolescents at SMK N 1 Loli with a value (P-value = 0.000). To broaden the scope of understanding, future research can consider additional factors that potentially influence both habit of playing online games and social behavior that remained unexplored within this study.

Unveiling the essence of trash-talking: A phenomenological study of teenagers’ behavior in online games

ABSTRACT This study focuses on teens’ trash-talking behavior while playing internet games. Phenomenology is the method used, and it seeks to reduce individual perceptions of phenomena into descriptions of universal essences or essences. This research aims to discover and examine the trash-talking behavior that has become common among teenagers while playing online games (OG). The findings of this study suggest that markers of trash-talking conduct include insults to intelligence, swearing at prohibited items, and calling animal and dirt names. The symbol of trash-talking conduct represents a release of emotions such as anger and disappointment, sarcasm or criticism, admiration for a good game, and an outpouring of joy. This study’s findings indicate a process of symbolic contact amongst the five informants while playing the Mobile Legends game. On the mental side, three categories are distinguished: being conscious of the situation and conditions in trash-talking conduct, feeling strange if you don’t have trash-talking behavior, and being accustomed to trash-talking behavior. Trash-talking conduct can be classified into two types: showing team closeness and cohesion and disrupting the opposing team’s concentration. Trash-talking conduct is classified as either helping to break down the mood in a freshly established group or producing conflict in the actual world due to feelings of offense.

Leveraging players' goal-setting and cognitive gaming elements to create flow

PurposeOnline games are widely adopted electronic applications that facilitate flow experiences, which is a highly enjoyable experience for players, thus motivating further engagement in online gameplay. During gameplay, players set gaming goals, and they must make cognitive efforts to achieve these goals. However, we do not know how goal-setting and cognitive gaming elements (game complexity and game familiarity) create flow, indicating a research gap. To fill this gap, we use the cognitive gaming elements in the literature and the theoretical elements of goal-setting theory to build a model.Design/methodology/approachConducting a large-scale online survey, we collect 3,491 responses from online game players and use structural equation modeling for data analysis.FindingsWe find that challenging goals, game complexity, game familiarity and telepresence are positively linked to player-perceived flow, explaining 45% of the variance. The new finding is that challenging goals can strengthen the link between game complexity and flow. We also find that telepresence can strengthen the link between game familiarity and flow.Originality/valueOur study provides the novel insight that gaming goals and cognitive gaming elements can generate player-perceived flow. This insight can help game makers design gaming elements to accommodate players' cognitive efforts to achieve in-game goals, thus creating flow and effectively increasing players' game engagement.

THE INFLUENCE OF ONLINE GAMES ON LEARNING MOTIVATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HINDU RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR IN CLASS XI SMA (SLUA) SARASWATI 1 DENPASAR

This online game is a modern game that has become a trend nowadays and its fans range from children to adults. With the rise of online games among students, the author visited SMA (SLUA) Saraswati 1 Denpasar. Why was SMA (SLUA) Saraswati 1 Denpasar chosen, because SMA (SLUA) Saraswati 1 Denpasar is the oldest private high school in Denpasar, and to this day still exists among the community. The location of SMA (SLUA) Saraswati 1 Denpasar is in the city center and around it there are places to play online games. Based on several research results, it was found that online games have an influence on learning motivation, social interaction, student behavior, therefore this research wants to prove 1. Is there an influence of online games on student learning motivation? 2. Is there an influence of online games on students' social interactions? 3. Is there an influence of online games on students' religious behavior? This research design is quantitative research. Data collection methods use questionnaires, observation and literature. Data analysis uses inferential statistical analysis, namely regression. The results of hypothesis testing regarding the influence between Online Games and Learning Motivation show that the research hypothesis has been tested, namely that there is a positive influence of Online Games on the Learning Motivation of class 11 students at SLUA Saraswati Denpasar, statistically proven by the results of linear regression analysis where the tcount value is 19.682 while the ttable is 1.960. Because ttable is smaller than tcount (1.960 &lt;19.682) and significance (sig.) 0.000 &lt; 0.05 so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This means that there is a significant positive influence of the Online Game variable (X) on Learning Motivation (Y1). There is an influence of online games on social interaction. The results of the hypothesis test show that the tcount value is 13,682, while the ttable is 1.960. Because ttable is smaller than tcount (1.960&lt;13,682) and significance (sig.) 0.000 &lt;0.05, there is a significant positive influence of the Online Game variable (X) on social interaction (Y2). There is an influence between online games on students' religious behavior. Hypothesis test results show that the tcount value is 14,734 while ttable is 1.960. Because ttable is smaller than tcount (1.960&lt;14,734) and significance (sig.) 0.000 &lt;0.05. This means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, so there is a significant positive influence of the Online Game variable (X) on Hindu Religious Behavior (Y3).

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ONLINE GAME ADDICTION WITH STUDENT LEARNING MOTIVATION AT SMPI MIFTAHUL JANNAH AND MTS NAHDLATUL NASYIIN IV PASANGGAR PEGANTENAN PAMEKASAN

Background: Rapid technological advances can change various aspects of everyday life, such as online gaming. Playing online games can foster curiosity and attract interest, and can even cause addiction that interferes with learning motivation. Objectives: This research aims to understand the correlation between addiction to playing online games and students' learning motivation at SMPI Miftahul Jannah and MTS Nahdlatul Nasyiin IV Pasanggar Pegantenan Pamekasan. Design: This research adopted a quantitative approach with correlational analysis methods and cross-sectional research, involving 60 students from SMPI Miftahul Jannah and MTS Nahdlatul Nasyiin IV using purposive sampling techniques. The data collection tool consists of questionnaires and data analysis is conducted using Spearman's rank correlation test. Results: This research found that the majority of respondents were addicted to playing online games at a high level, namely 37 respondents (61.7%). Meanwhile, most respondents had low-level learning motivation, and 37 respondents (61.7%). From the results of the Spearman Rank Test, a significant value of 0.000 (p &lt; 0.05) was found with a correlation coefficient of -0.666, indicating a strong negative relationship between Addiction to Playing Online Games and Learning Motivation in students at SMPI Miftahul Jannah and MTS Nahdlatul Nasyiin IV in Pasangggar Pegantenan Pamekasan. Conclusion: Time management, schedules, supervision, family support, and healthy substitute activities are needed as a solution.

Exploring the Relationship Between Online Gaming Addiction, Core Muscle Endurance, and Reaction Time in Adolescents

Objective: It was aimed to investigate the relationship between online gaming addiction, core muscle endurance, and reaction time in adolescents. Methods: The study was designed as a descriptive-correlational study and was conducted with 67 adolescents who play online games daily. The Online Gaming Addiction Scale, core muscle endurance tests, and hand and foot reaction time tests were performed. Results: The overall score of the Online Gaming Addiction Scale was 64.79±17.38, which corresponds as moderate negative reflections on the individual's life. A statistically significant difference was observed in online gaming addiction (p

Influence of parental mediation and social skills on adolescents' use of online video games for escapism: A cross-sectional study.

The widespread use of video games among adolescents has raised concerns about their impact on psychological and social development. This study aimed to assess the effects of different types of parental mediation on adolescents' tendency to use video games to avoid negative emotions and determine the relationship between adolescents' interpersonal skills and their reliance on online video games for escapism. Participants were 452 adolescents from 15 middle and high schools. Data on sociodemographic information, gaming habits, parental control of online gaming, interpersonal skills, and reasons for playing online games were also collected. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to analyze the data, with online video game escapism as the dependent variable. Results supported the study's hypothesis that both parental mediation and adolescent interpersonal skills significantly predict the use of online video games for escapism. Higher levels of parental monitoring were associated with a lower tendency of adolescents to use video games to escape negative emotions, while parental mediation supporting autonomy showed a similar but weaker protective effect. At the same time, parental monitoring was also found to be associated with lower interpersonal skills, notably higher impulsivity, narcissism, and stress in social situations. In addition, adolescents with higher levels of impulsivity were more likely to use video games for escapism. These findings highlight the importance of balanced parental involvement and the development of adolescents' social skills to mitigate the risks of problematic online gaming. Interventions should promote effective parental mediation strategies and enhance adolescents' interpersonal skills to reduce their tendency to use video games as a coping mechanism for real-life challenges. Effective parental mediation and improved interpersonal skills are critical for promoting healthier gaming habits and reducing adolescent escapism.

Pengalaman Pengguna Ome Tv Di Kalangan Remaja (Studi Fenomenologi Di SMPN 20 Kota Bengkulu)

This research was conducted to find out what the experience of Ome TV users is among teenagers, especially students at SMPN 20 Bengkulu City. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observation and documentation. The technique for taking research informants uses Purposive Sampling. The results of the research show that the experience of Ome TV users among teenagers, especially students at SMPN 20 Bengkulu City, occurs in two phases, namely: Because of Motives or past motives, namely at this stage the students use the Ome TV Application because they have a high sense of fun and curiosity. try several interesting features such as random videos to chats and In Order Motive or future motifs, namely at this stage the student uses the Ome TV application as a place to express themselves, develop English language skills and increase relations or acquaintances to invite them to play online games. . In this research, it turns out that there are many things that can improve their abilities, including developing English language skills, they are more creative and they also find friends who share their hobby in playing online games. Behind this, the author also found negative things from the impact of using the Ome TV application on students at SMPN 20 Bengkulu City, such as a lack of socializing with their classmates and finding random vulgar videos through the Ome TV application media.

Parental Phubbing Behavior and Adolescents' Online Gaming Time: The Mediating Role of Electronic Health Literacy.

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between parents' phubbing behavior and children's online gaming time. More importantly, we investigated the mediating role of electronic health literacy in this association. A total of 1200 questionnaires were sent out and 1130 effective questionnaires were returned, an effective recovery of 94.17%. As some students did not answer part of the EHL survey, eventually only 867 students were included in this study based on the selected independent variables and the degree of questionnaire completion. Both tools used for measuring parental phubbing and electronic health literacy passed confirmatory factor analyses. To analyze the mediating effect of electronic health literacy on parental phubbing behavior and online gaming time, 5000 datapoints were sampled using the Bootstrapping method. The results indicated that parents' phubbing was positively related to their children's online gaming time, which was mediated by electronic health literacy, parental phubbing is positively and significantly correlated with electronic health literacy, and electronic health literacy is negatively and significantly correlated with online gaming time among adolescents. Electronic health literacy partially mediates the relationship between parental phubbing behavior and adolescent online gaming time, and Chinese students' electronic health literacy is a two-dimensional structure consisting of health information acquisition and application. This study is the first empirical study to explore the relationship between parental phubbing behavior and the amount of time adolescents spend playing games online.

Teachers' strategies for training students' literacy and numeracy through media-based learning in Pansor Village

This community service is entitled teacher strategies in training students' literacy and numeracy through media-based learning at SDN 5 in Pansor village, Kayangan sub-district, North Lombok district. This service is carried out with several objectives, first, to increase awareness about the importance of learning numeracy literacy from an early age, second, to provide knowledge to the students of SDN 5 Sesait that learning numeracy literacy is not just by reading books but can use several tools. apart from books such as drawing media and ice cream sticks and so on. The method used is a face-to-face and direct practice method of learning literacy and numeracy using image-based media or using ice cream sticks by constructing a framework. The results obtained from this service or socialization are to outline the methods used by teachers to teach students mathematics and literacy using media-based learning. Numeracy literacy is one of the first steps or stages that must be trained in school. One of the factors causing media-based Literacy and Numeracy training to be held in Pansor Village, especially at SDN 5 Sesait, is the low ability in reading and arithmetic in grades 5 and 6 which is caused by contemporary factors, namely playing online games and playing social media, especially for children. elementary school children who are continuously without parental supervision.

Dampak Perilaku Fanatisme Game Online Terhadap Minat Membaca Al-Quran pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Online games have a sizable market in Indonesia. In recent years, the proliferation of online games has been quite rapid. One of the consequences of playing online games is addiction. Playing online games significantly impacts a child's daily activities, including social interactions, learning, and religious activities, leading to a decline in religious interests such as reciting the Qur'an or reading it because of the time spent

Virtual Communication in the Online Game Counter-Strike as an English Learning Media

This research is motivated by the rise of people who play online games, one of which is the online game Counter-Strike 2, which is favored by the world community. Playing Counter-Strike 2 online games can be used as a medium of learning English because, in Counter-Strike 2 online games, you can communicate with the international community using English. People can improve their English language skills through the experience they get when communicating virtually with the global community by playing Counter-Strike 2 online games. The purpose of this study is for people to take advantage of Counter-Strike 2 online games, not just entertainment media so that they can use them to communicate virtually with the international public as a medium of learning and honing skills in English. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used by researchers are interviews, observations, and literature studies. The results of this study show that playing the online game Counter-Strike 2 can be used as a medium of learning English. This is due to the player's habit of communicating with each player using the international language, namely English, when the game starts. Learning English through Counter-Strike 2 online games can add new knowledge that does not exist in formal education or books. Namely, we can learn new terms in English, known as slang. If you are used to communicating with the international public, it can increase your confidence in using English.