Home⇛International Journal of Academic and Practical Research⇛vol. 3 no. 1 (2024)

Parental Strategic Interventions for Reducing Online Gaming Addiction in Children: A Qualitative Study

John Lloyd P. Alarcon | Joshua M. Pamisa | Wendel D. Camasura | John Reynald D. Ragsac | Sean Kirby F. Torreon

Discipline: Psychology

 

Abstract:

The purpose of the study is to determine the parents' interventions towards their children's online game addiction. This study provides a better understanding of the parents' perceptions and strategies regarding their children's online game addiction. This qualitative study utilized a phenomenological research design and thematic analysis. The results of the study revealed that, despite the challenges parents encountered with their children who are addicted to online games, they know the strategies to prevent their children from being exposed toonline gaming. These strategies include setting limitations, spending time with their children, monitoring their game content and gaming hours, and suggestingoutdoor activities. The study recommends that parents spend time with their children, set limitations on gaming content and hours, and suggest outdoor activities to prevent online game addiction



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