The Correlation Between Intensity of Playing Mobile Legends Games and Their Vocabulary Mastery

Abstrak

This study aims to explore the relationship between playing Mobile Legends and English vocabulary mastery among students at SMA Swasta Tampo. The research investigates how engaging with this popular mobile game influences students’ ability to learn and retain English vocabulary. Using a questionnaire based on a Likert scale, data are collected from 40 students to understand their experiences and perspectives regarding the role of Mobile Legends in learning English. The results show that the average intensity of playing is 76.78, indicating frequent engagement, while the average vocabulary mastery score is 82.68, categorized as “Good.” A positive correlation (r = 0.571, p < 0.01) is found between the intensity of gameplay and vocabulary mastery, suggesting that higher engagement with the game is associated with better vocabulary skills. These findings support the alternative hypothesis (Hα) and reject the null hypothesis (H0), highlighting the potential impact of Mobile Legends on vocabulary acquisition. In conclusion, this study demonstrates a positive relationship between the intensity of playing Mobile Legends and students’ mastery of English vocabulary at SMA Swasta Tampo.

Kata kunci

• Mobile Legends
• english vocabulary matery
• intensity