Efendi, Alfi Sakri (2025) Analisis Penggambaran Kejahatan Dalam Video Game Grand Theft Auto (gta) V Sebagai Potensi Pembelajaran Kejahatan Oleh Anak. Other thesis, Universitas Islam Riau.

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Abstract

This study examines the portrayal of crime in the video game Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) and its potential impact on the learning of criminal behavior in children and adolescents. GTA V is known for its content that allows players to engage in illegal activities such as robbery, murder, and fleeing from the police without clear moral consequences. Exposure to such behaviors in the game may influence young players' perceptions of the normalization of criminal behavior, particularly because they may not yet fully differentiate between the fictional world and reality. This issue is crucial to study because the long-term impact of such games on the formation of social values and behavior in children could affect their psychological and social development. The aim of this research is to understand how the depiction of crime in GTA V may influence young players' views and behaviors, as well as to identify its potential impact on the development of a mindset more familiar with violence and criminal behavior. The study employs a qualitative approach with interviews of informants, including gamers, parents, and psychologists. The findings suggest that although some players are able to distinguish between fiction and reality, repeated exposure to violence and criminal behavior can alter their views on crime, making it seem appealing or even rewarding. The study concludes that GTA V has the potential to shape a mindset more attuned to violence and crime. Therefore, parental supervision and a critical understanding of the content consumed are crucial in preventing negative impacts on the psychological and social development of children and adolescents.

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