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Introduction

Gaming online was one of the major distractions a student is experiencing especially

when it comes to their study habits. This phenomenon was not only encountered by the Filipinos

but also in other foreign countries. The researcher also experienced this kind of issue wherein

they stated that playing online games can affect their time in studying especially when they

encountered a situation at which point, they were not able to focus on their exam and got low

grades. In this case, the researchers would like to determine if there is a relationship between

playing online games and study habits.

The researcher chose the Baliuag University as their study’s research location with

regards to the convenience of the researchers. This University is located at Gil Carlos St. Baliuag

Bulacan and accommodates a large number of students, including basic education, Senior High

School and College education. In Annex 3 and Annex 1 or in the main building, there is a free

GO WIFI which allows all students free access and that is why online games affect their study

habits almost all students are having this routine.

Online game (web game) is an internet browser-enabled game which needs I-net

connections. Freeware programs which may be used for unlimited time and are available free of

charge are usually available online games. An online game is a video played over some form of

computer network. According to Diagnostics and Statistics Manual on Mental Disorder in 2013,

playing video games is a harmless entertainment. However, the notion of gaming could become

an addiction. According to Hassan (2011), you can have good and bad effect while playing

online games. Good for those who understand how to restrict their time when playing games and

how to handle their time. Bad for those learners who are connected to playing online games for a

long time. Additionally, according to Your Dictionary in 2018, the definition of study habits are
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the behaviors used when preparing for tests or learning academic material. Also, study habits

contribute substantially to knowledge development and perceptual ability. Study habits tells a

person how much a student is going to learn, and how much he wants to earn.

The relationship between study habits and online gaming have a great impact for some

students that are already obsessed by playing online games. Some students themselves do not

notice that they are so into playing online and forget their foremost priority which is their studies

by comparing the none online users they do not affect them academically

Based on past researches the thesis is catching the attention of some people in finding the

real cause of why young generations are began to concern more on using internet for

entertainment rather than concerning themselves in their study habits and their daily lives. Most

of us have chosen to sleep late in exchange for our entertainment. Some families are getting

upset cause their family member lost the time for them because of spending so much time

playing online games.

In the field of health organization, the world health organization (WHO) released the 11th

revision of (the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) in the mid-2018. The world

health organization believe that playing online games too much is a kind of disorder a habit that

cannot be controlled. Playing online as the priority over other activities despite of the negative

consequences.

online gaming is very known worldwide for at least two thirds of American household know

how to surf online, as stated by the entertainment software association. Almost 160 million

American citizens are playing internet-based games.

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Persistently using of internet or playing online may put young people at a higher risk of

poor reading skills, possibly because kids chose to play more often than reading. This evaluation

is consistent with the outcome of American adolescents,10-19 years old who plays online games

and spent 30% or less than for reading books. (Cummings and Vander water 2007).

There is also a proof that playing online games at night until midnight may affect sleep

which could be the reason of low school performance. The research conducted in Australia with

the 12,000 students showed that the students who always play online games get higher grades in

all subjects when they talk about the internet (Dock rill, P. 2016).

The objective of the researchers is to be able to determine if there is a connection

between online gaming and study habits. The researcher will also provide some suggestions if

there is a negative or positive relation between them.

The purpose of this study, the correlation between study habits and online gaming is to

lighten up and help some people such as parents, students, future researchers if there is a

negative connection between online gaming and study habits. Additionally, this study will

somehow enlighten them the causes and effects of playing online games to the students that are

excessively using internet, moreover if the cause were spread through the public, the said

beneficiaries may be able to take effective actions that address the said problem.
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Statement of the Problem

This correlational study seeks to identify the relationship between online gaming and

study habits among Grade 11 Senior High School students of Baliuag University in the 1st

semester School Year 2019-2020. This is for the purpose …. Specifically, the researchers bought

to answer the following questions:

1. How may the respondents be described in terms of:

a. Age;

b. Gender;

c. Strand and Section;

2. How does the level of online gaming be described?

3. How does the level of study habits be described?

4. Is there a significant difference between students’ strands in playing online games?

5. Is there a significant difference between male and female of Grade 11 students in their study

habits?

6. Is there a significant relationship between online gaming and study habits?