Makna Judi Online Bagi Mahasiswa Pecandu Higgs Domino Island di Kota Medan

Abstract

The development of information technology is misused to create deviant behavior, namely gambling. This makes online gambling increasingly attractive, one of which is Higgs Domino Island. This study aims to explain the meaning of online gambling for Higgs Domino Island addict students in Medan City. This research uses descriptive research methods with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used in this research are observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. Informants as data sources for this research are 10 online gambling addict students in Medan City who are directly involved in the Higgs Domino game. The results of this study indicate that there are several meanings of Higgs Domino online gambling for online gambling addict students and their causes. With a phenomenological approach, online gambling is interpreted by students of Higgs Domino gambling addicts to get money quickly and easily (false dreams only), to fulfill curiosity/challenge (inaccurate decision), as a filler of free time/entertainment (wrong choice of solution) and to socialize or make friends (inaccurate choice of circle). The meaning of online gambling arises because of external factors, namely peer invitations and technological advances, as well as addiction or addiction and an outlet for stress and boredom as internal factors for students addicted to playing Higgs Domino online gambling.