THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON MOBILE LEGEND ADDICTION IN BARANGAY TINAJEROS, MALABON CITY

Online game addiction such as playing Mobile Legend is prevalent among teenagers nowadays. Studies have shown that playing Mobile Legend has positive and negative effects on its players depending on the number of hours and severity of addiction. This phenomenological study aimed to determine the causes and effects of playing Mobile Legend among Senior High School students in Barangay Tinajeros, Malabon City. It employed a purposive sampling technique and semi-structured interview, where nineteen (19) individuals participated in the study. The respondents consisted of twelve (12) Senior High School students, five (5) parents, and two (2) teachers at Acacia National High School. The study showed that majority of the respondents suffered from stomachache, dizziness, eyestrain, incompetence, laziness, procrastination, and other negative behaviors such as stress. and fatigue. On the other hand, majority of the students were able to hurdle their academic difficulties and fulfill their responsibilities at home. In totality, playing Mobile Legend does not affect the responsibility and academic performance of the participants. This simply implied that the participants can effectively manage their time, and they know how to prioritize their studies and responsibilities at home.