Widyadewata: Jurnal Balai Diklat Keagamaan Denpasar
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Widyadewata : Jurnal Balai Diklat Keagamaan Denpasar

Kecanduan Game Online sebagai Gejala Nekrofilia Sosial: Analisis Humanistik Erich Fromm dalam Masyarakat Digital

Sudarso, Yosep (Unknown)
Boymau, Yerliani (Unknown)
Seo, Marwela R. (Unknown)
Djawa, Maya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Dec 2025

Abstract

This article explores the phenomenon of online game addiction in digital society through the lens of Erich Fromm’s theory of necrophilia. Fromm interprets necrophilia not merely as a sexual disorder but as a personality orientation that favors the dead, static, and mechanical. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach with a humanistic analysis, this study investigates how game addiction reflects social necrophilic symptoms and affects interpersonal relationships and psychosocial life. Findings indicate that game addiction is not only a behavioral issue but a sign of modern human alienation from authentic and living relationships. Fromm proposes biophilia—a love of life—as a counterpoint, highlighting the importance of human connection, empathy, and life values. The study recommends value-based education and the development of a healthy digital culture as both preventive and curative strategies against game addiction. Keywords:Social nekriphilia, Game Addiction, Erivh Fromm, Digital Society

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widyadewata

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Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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WIDYADEWATA: Jurnal Balai Diklat Keagamaan Denpasar is a periodical journal that publishes scientific developments in the scope of discussion about: education and training for educational technical personnel such as teachers, laboratory and library staff, madrasah principals, school supervisors, ...