PELATIHAN “STRATEGI PENGELOLAAN DIRI” UNTUK MENINGKATKAN SELF CONTROL PADA REMAJA DENGAN ADIKSI GAME ONLINE TINGKAT SEDANG

Abstract

Introduction: These days, online game addiction phenomenon has increased, especially among middle school adolescences. Therefore, a prevential treatment is needed to avoid their addiction getting worse. One of the way is by strengthening adolescence’ self-control in playing online game. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of “Self Management Strategy” training to improve selfcontrol in adolescences with moderate level online game addiction. Methods: This study used quasi experiment with A-B-A reversal design. The intervention was done by giving training that used behavior modification basic principle. Measurementof self-control was done in every phase A (when there are no treatment) and B (when treatment was given). Results: According to the data obtained, there was an improvement found in self-control score in two respondents before and during the treatment given. Conclusion:Self management strategy training can improve self control in adolescence with moderate level online game addiction.