Strategi Guru PAI Dalam Membina Siswa untuk Mengendalikan Kecanduan Game Online kelas VIII Di Mts At-Turmudzi

Abstract

The phenomenon of online game addiction among students has significantly increased, negatively affecting their academic performance, social interactions, and spiritual development. This condition presents a serious challenge for Islamic Education (PAI) teachers in instilling religious values and shaping students’ character. This study aims to describe the strategies used by PAI teachers to address online game addiction among eighth-grade students at MTs At-Turmudzi, West Bandung Regency. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation involving PAI teachers, the school principal, guidance and counseling teachers, students, and parents. Data were analyzed through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that PAI teachers implemented various strategies, including spiritual guidance based on Islamic values, personal approaches through individual counseling, role modeling and habituation of religious activities, and collaboration with parents and other teachers. These strategies positively affected students by reducing their gaming time, increasing their religious awareness, and improving their discipline, although challenges remained in self-control and family supervision. This study contributes to enriching strategic models of Islamic education that are relevant to the digital era challenges in madrasah environments.