The Impact of Online Game Addiction on Regulation Emotions of Teenagers in Wanea District

Aldjon Nixon Dapa; Avianda Marsella Janis; Marssel Michael Sengkey

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3458

Aldjon Nixon Dapa Manado State University
Avianda Marsella Janis Manado State University
Marssel Michael Sengkey Manado State University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3458

Keywords: Adolescent, Emotional Regulation, Gaming Addiction, Online Game, Wanea

Abstract

Excessive use of online games among adolescents is increasingly worrying in the digital era, particularly regarding its impact on emotional regulation abilities. This study aims to analyze the effect of online game addiction on emotional regulation among adolescents in Wanea District. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey design. The population was adolescents residing in Wanea District who actively play online games, with a sample of 100 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was an online game addiction scale questionnaire (24 items, α = 0.972) and an emotional regulation scale (15 items, α = 0.835) using a 4-point Likert scale. Data analysis used simple linear regression with SPSS 26. The results showed that online game addiction had a negative and significant effect on emotional regulation (F = 40.293; p = 0.000; β = –0.518), with a contribution of 29.1% (R² = 0.291). Most respondents (56%) were in the high addiction category, while 58% had moderate emotional regulation. It was concluded that the higher the online gaming addiction, the lower the adolescent's emotional regulation ability. This study provides theoretical contributions to developmental psychology and practical implications for adolescent character development programs in residential settings.

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