The Relationship Between Addiction to Playing Online Games and Physical Fatigue in Students at STIKes PHI

Muhammad Irfan, Elwindra, Rina Veronica

Abstract

Online games or can be called online games are games that have been played over the network since the last few years, online games have developed so rapidly and can easily be found in our society. This study aims to determine the relationship between addiction to playing online games and physical fatigue in STIKes PHI students.
This study is a quantitative descriptive study with an analytical method using a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted in March-September 2024 at STIKes PHI Bekasi. The population of this study was all STIKes PHI students totaling 170 students. The sample in this study was 63 students. Data analysis used in this study was univariate and bivariate analysis using Chi Square. The results of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between online game addiction and physical fatigue (P Value 0.00). Based on the research results, it is recommended for students to carry out positive activities such as joining organizations, doing hobbies/sports that are more useful.