Nugroho, Akmal (2026) Webcomic Design About The Negative Impacts And Parasocial Interactions Of Otome Game Players Aged 18–25 Years Old. Undergraduate thesis, UPN Veteran Jawa Timur.
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Abstract
The rising consumption of Otome games among young women aged 18–25 has led to various social, emotional, and financial implications. The romantic interactions presented in these games often foster parasocial relationships, or one-sided emotional attachments between players and virtual characters. This bond becomes stronger when games incorporate gacha systems that encourage microtransactions, prompting players to spend significant amounts of money to obtain their favorite characters. The easy accessibility of mobile gaming, combined with increased digital media consumption among youth, has further amplified this phenomenon. This study employs a mixed-method approach, including interviews, questionnaire distribution to participants aged 18–25, literature review, and observation of media consumption patterns. The data is analyzed descriptively to map player behavior in Otome games and to highlight the urgency of educating users about parasocial interactions. The findings indicate that players are drawn to Otome games due to appealing character visuals, interactive communication features, and personalized experiences that evoke strong emotional engagement. This attachment is closely linked to microtransaction behavior, where players are willing to spend money to sustain their virtual relationships. As a response to this issue, a webcomic published on LINE Webtoon is proposed as an intervention. This medium is chosen for its relevance to youth digital habits and its effectiveness in delivering emotional narratives. The webcomic aims to raise awareness about the impact of parasocial relationships and to help prevent psychological dependency as well as excessive financial spending.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
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| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NC Drawing Design Illustration | ||||||||||||
| Divisions: | Faculty of Architecture and Design > Departement of Visual Communication Design | ||||||||||||
| Depositing User: | Akmal Nugroho | ||||||||||||
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jun 2026 08:44 | ||||||||||||
| Last Modified: | 02 Jun 2026 08:44 | ||||||||||||
| URI: | https://repository.upnjatim.ac.id/id/eprint/53132 |
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