Intervention for Adolescent Gaming Addiction using Nominal Group Technique

Koay Gim Ling; Syed Mohamad Syed Abdullah; Zulfa Saleh

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6355

Authors

Koay Gim Ling School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang Malaysia
Syed Mohamad Syed Abdullah School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang Malaysia
Zulfa Saleh School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6355

Keywords:

Adolescents, Gaming Addiction, Intervention Module, Nominal Group Technique

Abstract

The rapid rise in problematic gaming behaviours among adolescents has become a public concern. It contributes to social, academic, mental, behavioural, and physical health problems. Thus, the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) was utilised to design the intervention module and identify the primary components and elements of the intervention module framework. Through the NGT, seven expert counsellors validated key components, such as awareness of gaming habits, cognitive strategies, behaviour modifications, and relapse prevention. Using the NGT approach, the findings were employed to establish the main components as well as elements of the intervention module for gaming addiction behaviour among adolescents.

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