The Influence of Online Gaming Addiction on Students' Learning Performance

This study aims to examine the influence of online gaming addiction on the academic performance of students. The study was conducted through psycho-educational group counseling involving five respondents aged between 18 and 22 years. The research methodology was qualitative, using a case study design and observations. Data for this study was collected through interview sessions during four session face-to-face counseling group sessions. Data analysis was carried out using a thematic process to generate themes. The study findings revealed three main themes, which the factors, effects, and measures. The factors influencing online gaming addiction are following current trends and peer pressure, using it as an emotional release, and being drawn to the sophistication of electronic games. Online gaming addiction has a significant impact on the decline in students' academic performance, and there are several consequences of addiction, including feeling isolated, a lack of social interaction and task completion, and increased procrastination due to gaming addiction. Measures to address online gaming addiction include creating a daily task schedule, completing assignments early, studying at the library, hiding downloaded games in rarely opened folders, and participating in uniform activities or sports. For future studies, researchers can examine the extent to which the use of online games can provide benefits in the context of learning if used optimally.