Hubungan loneliness dan peer acceptance dengan online game addiction pada remaja

Online game addiction is the behavior of individuals who play games for a long time, which can cause individuals to neglect their obligations and have a negative psychological and physical impact. This research aims to determine the relationship between loneliness and peer acceptance with online game addiction. This research used a correlational quantitative method involving 300 teenage online game users with a usage period of more than 6 months in Surabaya. The instruments used in this research were the Game Addiction Scale (GAS), UCLA Loneliness Scale Version 3, and Peer Group Acceptance. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression tests with the help of SPSS version 27. The sample technique used purposive sampling. This research shows that loneliness and peer acceptance each have a significant positive relationship with online game addiction among teenage online game players in Surabaya as evidenced by an R square value of 0.415 or 41.5%. This research provides considerations for the public to reduce or limit playing online games, especially teenagers. High levels of online game addiction can have a negative impact on individuals both in terms of physical, psychological, social and religious health.