cognizancejournal.com Hannah Aurora O. Busto et al, Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol.5, Issue.10, October 2025, pg. 238-247 (An Open Accessible, Multidisciplinary, Fully Refereed and Peer Reviewed Journal) ISSN: 0976-7797 Impact Factor: 5.183 Index Copernicus Value (ICV) = 92.57 ©2025, Cognizance Journal, ZAIN Publications, Fridhemsgatan 62, 112 46, Stockholm, Sweden, All Rights Reserved 238 Impact Analysis of Playing Roblox on the Problem-Solving Skills and Emotional Regulation of Children Hannah Aurora O. Busto; Crislhan V. Fabila; Gwyneth Selwyn Zoe G. Ortiz; Marvin S. Gamo; Joan C. Mag-isa Electrical and Allied Department, Technological University of the Philippines, Taguig, Taguig City, Philippines hannahhbusto@gmail.com; crislhanfabila@gmail.com; selwynortiz21@gmail.com; gamomarvin0123@gmail.com; joan_magisa@tup.edu.ph DOI: 10.47760/cognizance.2025.v05i10.021 Abstract: Most children currently engage in online gaming, and most of them are playing an online game known as Roblox. The game is designed for children aged 8 to 12. This is an age group where there is a clear emotional and intellectual growth in which they show curiosity, innovativeness, and interact with other children. Despite the positive effects of playing Roblox, this usually overrides the potential negative effects or risks that might hit the children. According to the study, online gaming may be used in a responsible manner, but certain attention should be paid to the guidance that would assist in the formation of children, instead of hurting them. The paper examines both the positive and the adverse effects of Roblox in order to determine the effects it has on the emotional development and problem solving processes of Roblox. The control or management of the parents of their children to keep the balance and responsible gaming of the children will be incorporated in the study. Keywords: Roblox, Gaming, Online Game, Children, Problem-Solving, Emotional Regulation, Impact Analysis I. INTRODUCTION Roblox actively promotes itself to children, as evident in both its content and advertisements. Virtual interactive environments within the game are more prominent as “experiences”. Although certain content and experiences are created by Roblox, most of it is developed by the community [1]. Children who are 8-12 years old are at a crucial phase of both their emotional and cognitive progress, wherein they start making use of their ability to solve problems around them. At this stage, their emotional development is also at its peak. Due to these circumstances, their curiosity and intrusiveness allow them to be more vulnerable to the risks and influence of online gaming platforms like Roblox. One of the most notable features in Roblox experiences is “co-op” or cooperative play, where two or more players interact and work together to complete specific objectives. This allows children to work as a team and also enhances their ability to solve problems [2]. By using clues or information that they get from what they are playing, they are able to achieve the game’s goals through the varying strategies that they create. Often, children will fail in certain strategies, allowing them to adapt and create other opportunities to advance to the following stages of the game. This broadens both their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition, cooperative play in the platform gives children the opportunity to exercise emotional regulation since they must be able to manage their