Komunikasi Game “Free Fire” Terhadap Pola Perilaku Dan Atitude Anak

Abstract

   

The aims of this study were as follows: (1) To find out the factors that change the attitude and behavior of children as communicated by the game "free fire", (2) To find out the level of influence of games on the environment as a change in the attitude and behavior of children, (3) To find out the importance Supervise children while playing games. This study uses a qualitative research method using the video game theory reader by Wolf and Perron. In collecting data this research uses observation studies, documentation, and interviews. Based on pre-research studies, researchers obtained three samples of children who played the game "free fire". Researchers found a change in the behavior of the three samples, especially in the increase in aggressiveness that arose when the sample played the game "free fire". Based on the results of pre-research, researchers used a sample of children, especially children who were still in elementary school because elementary school children were still growing, especially in emotional growth. Researchers speculate that it is not only the game "free fire" that is a factor in changing behavior patterns and attitudes, but also the environment outside the game that influences these changes. In pre-research the researchers found that the three samples played the game without adult supervision. Researchers found that the absence of adult supervision when children play games has the potential for children to access games that are not suitable for elementary school children to play.