DAMPAK PERMAINAN MOBILE LEGENDS DAN FREE FIRE TERHADAP MINAT BERMAIN SEPAK BOLA PADA GENERASI MUDA DI KELURAHAN KAMPUNG BUGIS KECAMATAN BIAU KABUPATEN BUOL

This study aims to (1) determine the impact of playing Mobile Legends on
interest in playing football, (2) determine the impact of playing Free Fire on
interest in playing football, and (3) understand the difference in impact
between Mobile Legends and Free Fire on interest in playing football among
the younger generation in Kampung Bugis Village, Biau District, Buol
Regency. This study used a quantitative descriptive method, with a
population and sample consisting of 30 young people aged 15–25 years. The
sampling technique utilized total sampling. Data collection techniques were
carried out through observation, questionnaires, and documentation. Data
were analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis with percentages and
multiple linear regression. The results showed that the Mobile Legends
variable obtained an average value of 80.4%, while the Free Fire variable
obtained an average value of 67.2%. Interest in playing football obtained an
average value of 69%. Based on multiple linear regression analysis, the
regression coefficient for Mobile Legends was 0.52, the regression
coefficient for Free Fire was 0.64, and the constant was 52.61. The
regression coefficient for Free Fire was larger than that for Mobile Legends
in this research model. The findings indicate that Mobile Legends and Free
Fire games can have both positive and negative impacts. Positive impacts
include entertainment, virtual social interaction, strategic ability,
coordination, and reflexes, whereas excessive use has the potential to
reduce time spent on physical activities, including playing football.
Keywords: Impact, Mobile Legends, Free Fire, Interest in Playing Football,
Younger Generation.