Marinduque State College School of Information and Computing Science Society and Culture
EFFECT OF COMPUTER GAMES
Proponents:
Jay Andrew Nagutom Mario Custan Rey Gerald Manguera Mark Tranquillo
Marinduque State College School of Information and Computing Science Society and Culture CHAPTER I Introduction In modern society, it is very common playing computer games. Even though computer games are common in our life, they have not only good effects, but also bad effects, especially to teenagers. Moreover, even though parents know that teenagers play computer games too much, they do not know that why teenagers are widely excited at computer games, and what the bad effects of computer games are. There are two main causes that teenagers play computer games too much. In addition, playing computer games too much has two main effects. The first reason that teenagers play computer games too much is very simple, because computer games are very fun. Computer games’ aims focus on to relieve stress. Therefore, computer games are very splendid violent content. There has long been the brief that violent content may teach violent behavior” “Mind and Media”. Moreover, Barrie Gunter asserted, “Extrapolating … from playing computer or video games with violent themes, such as heightening of perceptions risk or danger in the real world,” “The effects of video games on children”, Also he declared in same book, “The power of video or computer games may also derive form the feeling of control which they stimulate in young players”. Thus, computer games drive teenagers more violent. Besides, teenagers could misunderstand that they are computer games character. Statement of the problem The purpose of the study was to identify the common effects of Computer Games. Specifically, it sought answers to the following question 1. How often does the student play computer games?\ 2. How many hours does the student consume in playing computer games? 3. What type of games does the student Online Games or LAN Games? Why? 4. What Games does the student play? 5. What are the benefits that the students gain in playing computer games?
Marinduque State College School of Information and Computing Science Society and Culture 6. What are the effects of playing computer games to their studies? Significance of the Study The importances of computer in the evolution of this called generation X are helpful to the school and undisputable because it has much application that made by computer, In particular software and programs. The data obtained from identifying the common problems that will encounter in computer games, their low & failing grades of academic performances. Will one way or another give several insights to those who are in the educational expertise. To the Teachers, The findings of this study will enable the teachers to discover the positive effects of computer games and not see only the negative side. Since computer can be a medium of communication. To the parents, the results of this study will be great helping to the parents especially those who are bothered about their children who spend too much spend his time for the computer. To the students, the results of this research will surely benefit the students. With this they will start to realized that computer games can influence their academic performance in school Objective of the research Generally the effect of Computer Games Specifically the study aims to: 1. Avoid to much playing computer Games 2. Avoid low & Failing Grades of Academic Performances. 3. Spend much time on studies. 4. avoid change attitude Scope and Delimitation The study is limited to 20 respondents only who play computer games, particularly to the students who spend a lot of time in playing. It analyzed the effect of computer games on the academic performance of the students in Boac, Maridnuque.
Marinduque State College School of Information and Computing Science Society and Culture CHAPTER II Review Related Study This chapter presents pertinent review of related literature which is relevant to the research. Today almost all of us have electronic devices at home for us to be comfortable and handy at times. But it also has a negative effect on children, especially teenagers. Parents usually buy computers for their children educational resource. But teenagers who always seek to fun activities around them use computer to play games, chat with their friends and to catch up with the latest gossip on celebrities. And before they know it they are already addicted to computer. Computer can cause teenagers to be physically, and mentally ill, and the more the child spends more time on the computer, the more he or she loses time to focus on academics, and to talk to their family. Computers, video games, and the internet have become entrenched features of our daily lives. Computer use has reached beyond work and is now a major source of fun and entertainment for many people. For most people, computer use and video game play integrated into their lives in a balanced healthy manner. For other time spent on the computer or video game is out of balance, and has displaced work, school, friends, and even family. (www.mediafamily.org/facts/facts_gameaddiction.shtml) According to Gentile (2004), video games are natural teachers. Children find them highly motivating by virtue of their interactive nature. Children are actively engaged, provide repeated practice, and include rewards for skillful play. These facts make it likely that video games could have large effects, some of which are intended by game designers, and some of which may not be intended. The data about children's video game habits are correlated with risk factors for health and with poorer academic performance. When video game play is analyzed for violent content, additional risk
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(http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0816/is_6_21/ai_n9772319/) Fisher (2006) stated that, there's also another type of computer addiction that's been identified, which has been labeled "positive addiction." It may sound like a contradiction of terms, but having a positive addiction is defined as obsessive behavior in which the benefits received outweigh the cost of the addiction. There are many ways in which immersing oneself into the computer can actually help make a person a better, healthier, more aware human being. Not all the stuff on the Internet is bad, by any means. There's an incredible wealth of valuable, enriching material available in an endless variety in cyberspace, as well. In addition, there are a growing number of researchers who argues that meeting someone online may actually be a more intimate and revealing experience than face to face contact, because you're communicating your thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a more real way, free of the game playing and posturing that often accompanies real world dating. You get to know the inner person in a more direct, spontaneous way without worrying about facial expressions or inflections of the other person's voice. In a very real way, couples who made their first contact online often know each other in a deeper, more intimate way than couples who meet in the outside world. Further, it is important to remember that even if a person spends a significant amount of time on the computer every day, that doesn't necessarily mean that the person is negatively addicted. Spending a considerable amount of time online doesn't always ruin a person's life or the lives of the other people. There are people who use their computers to reach out to others in a meaningful way and use the awesome power and positive aspects of the Internet to learn and grow in every area of their lives and to become better people.(http://www.clickingaddict.com/positive_computer_addiction.html) On the other hand, Portal (2007) stated that, compulsive gaming is already considered a psychological disorder. The growing number of students suffering from
Marinduque State College School of Information and Computing Science Society and Culture computer game addiction and video game addiction can be puzzling for many people. What the people don’t realize is that any form of addiction roots from things that used to be harmless. Just like in gambling, virtual games bring a sense of fun, thrill and excitement when played, these feelings actually make the game more appealing and engaging and addictive. The seriousness of video game addiction and computer game addiction has gone unnoticed. It managed to sneak from a good thing that turns out bad due to abuse and bad usage.(http://hubpages.com/hub/Computer-Gaming-Addiction). Moreover, Kranz (2008) stated that the seriousness of the issues caused by computer game addiction and video game addiction was even claimed to have created a new face of addiction in modern-day societies. Since this kind of addiction roots from seemingly harmless sources, what leads to addiction is the people's abuse to the effects or benefits that they bring. Since no one will ever prevent using computer these days, at work or in school, theorists predict that this kind of disorder will be much harder to manage.(http://www.artipot.com/articles/208460/video-games-the-modern-dayaddiction.htm). When time spent on the computer, playing computer games or cruising the internet reaches a point that is harm a child’s or adult’s family and social relationships, or disrupt school or work life, that person may be caught in a circle of addiction. Like other addiction, the computer or video game has replaced friends and family as a source of person’s emotional life. Increasingly, to feel good, the addicted person spends more time playing video games or searching the internet. Time away from the computer or game causes moodiness or withdrawal. (www.asiafinest.com/forum/index.php? showtopic=19726)
