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Effects of Social Media in Academic Performance of Selected Grade

11 Students in STI College Novaliches SY 2018-2019

A Degree Paper Presented to the

Faculty of the Senior High School

STI College Novaliches

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in

Practical Research 2

BY:

IT202A

Dela Cruz, John Ryan T.

Pajarillo, John Michael

Oloroso, Jade

Ong, Andrei Nowell G.

SUBMITTED TO:

Ricamae E. Carlos

OCTOBER 2018
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With boundless love and appreciation, the researchers would like to extend their

heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the following people who helped them bring this

study into reality:

Sincerest thanks to our professor, Ms. Ricamae E. Carlos, whose expertise,

strict guidance, time spent and consistent pieces of advices that helped us bring this

study into success;

To the Panel of Examiners, for their constructive comments, suggestions, and

critiquing; and

To the Students of STI College Novaliches for their hospitality shown

and time spent study in answering the questionnaires.

THE RESEARCHERS

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DEDICATION

The researchers sincerely dedicate this study to the following:

Grade 12 Senior High School I.T Students, for their unwavering support and

help for the researchers to accomplish this study;

To all incoming Senior High School Hospitality Industry students, who will

undergo thesis and other research studies;

To our parents and guardians who never failed to give us financial support

while were conducting this study;

Friends and Classmates for their help and encouragement; and

Ms. Ricamae Carlos, our kind professor, for her time, patience and effort.

THE RESEARCHERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Acknowledgement ……………….……………………………. i
Dedication ………………………….………..….…….. ii
Table of Contents ………….……………..…….……….……. iii

Chapter 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Background of the Study …………………………………… 1

Statement of the Problem ………………….….................... 2
Conceptual Framework …….………….………………….. 3
Statement of the Hypothesis ……………….….................... 4
Significance of Study ……….……………...…………… 4
Scope and Limitation .………………………………….. 5
Definition of Terms ...……………………..……….…. 6
Chapter 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign Literature …………………………………………. 7

Local Literature …………………………………………. 9
Chapter 3: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design …………….………………………….. 11

Locale of the Study ……………….......…………………… 11
Population or Sample of the Study ………………………… 11
Research Instrument ……….…………………………….. 11
T-Test for inferences about Correlation Coefficients ..………… 13
Data Gathering Procedure …………………..……………… 14

Chapter 4: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA .............................. 15

Chapter 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings ……………………………………………… 20

Conclusion ………………………………………….......... 22
Recommendations ………………………………………… 23

BIBLIOGRAPHY ………..…………….……………………… 24

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Chapter 1

The Problem and its Background

Introduction

Since the last few decades technology has grown immensely and has brought

major changes globally. Communication barriers have been reduced through

technological advancement and new mediums are being introduced to connect global

audiences

Most of the forms of social media are not digital. It generates a large number of

innovations and Social Media is one of the biggest inventions of technology, which is

now most popular and widely used. We define Social Media as “technologies that made

social communication easy and enable discussions among its participants”.

Based on studies, the word social media means a web based mobile application

that allows people to, interact, and share information, in digital environment. Students

are consumers and producers of media. Most students increasingly live in a world

where information is access to communication technologies like Face book and twitter.

The use of social media has become comprehensive and currently, the most

popular social media platforms are Facebook, Twitter, Viber and Google +, Skype and

smart phones. Facebook users' profiles allow the user to communicate information with

each other and allow users to build and maintain relationships and encourage others to

be a part of a community among students.

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Online social websites become popular. In the last previous years, social media

is used to connect with higher education students. (Martinez-Aleman & Wartman, 2009).

It put pressure on members of faculty to use social media within the classrooms and

outside the classrooms to connect with students. In this study we will identify the

possible outcome of using Social Media to grade 11 students in STI College Novaliches

Statement of the Problem

Generally, this study will determine the effects of social media in academic

performance of selected grade 11 students in STI College Novaliches during the first

semester of School Year 2018-2019

Specifically, it answers the following the problem:

1. What is the profile of respondents in terms of the following student-related factors:

a) Age:

b) Sex:

c) Sex:

d) Time Spent with social media:

2. How do the respondents assess the effect of social media in Academic Performance?

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3. How significant is the effect of social media to the Academic Performance of the

respondents?

4. Is there a significant relationship between the effect of social media to the Academic

Performance and profile of the respondents?

Theoretical/Conceptual framework

Philippines is one of the biggest countries in terms of internet users in the world,

with a high social and mobile audience. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter,

etc. diverting students from their studies. Students spend more time on social media

than doing their studies. Even though, there is loss of privacy and safety, social media

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provides opportunities for connecting with friends, classmates, and people with

shared interest.

Today, the main aim of the student should be education and their future career.

However, many students rely on the accessibility of information on social media. That

means reduced focus on learning and retaining information. The study also points out

the popularity of social networking sites among student's community.

The social media have revolutionized the world, bringing us closer than ever before.

However, students can exploit this and use it for a better life, a better tomorrow. It

should be used to connect, stay in touch, share views but not waste time on.

Also, social media can enable student to discuss or interact on various topics

related to the subject with other teacher to clarify the doubts that they have about their

study, so the students can learn easily.

According to ‘Signaling Theory’, this theory refers to how individuals on social

Media sites present themselves, and develop their identities and build trust with others.

She also adds that; Social media can influence students to perform better at their

studies. (Ahn, 2011b).

Hypothesis

• There is no significant relationship on social media in academic performances of

grade 11 I.T student in STI College Novaliches.

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Significance of the study

This study was an attempt to avoid any certain issues related to Social Media in

relation to Academic Performance of the student. This study is expected to be a

contribution to the field of research and education. The significance of the study was

therefore premised on the following:

Teachers

Analysis and interpretation of the study may be used for the improvement of the

school policies, instructional lessons, staff development, programs, supervisory

practices and decision making toward a common purpose. This could also challenge the

teachers on how they would guide the students to properly use the computer

technology.

Parents and Students

The result of this study could develop concern of parent's roles and

responsibilities in providing and guiding the students to give their quality time and

learn the values of self-realization. As for students, the study can serve as a guide to

learn the basic lifelong experiences in worthy and responsible use of Social Media.

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Scope and Limitations

The researchers limited the study on the effects of social media to the

respondents in relation to academic performance. The respondents of this study were

taken from Grade 11 students at STI College Novaliches. The questionnaire served as

the main instrument to gather the data needed in this study. The questions were

focused only to determine the effects of using Social Media in academic

performance of the students.

Definition of terms

Social Media. Websites and other online means of communication that are used by

large groups of people to share information and to develop social and professional

contacts.

Academic. Describe things that relate to the work done in schools, which involves

studying and reasoning rather than practical or technical skills.

Technology. The purposeful application of information in the design, production, and

utilization of goods and services, and in the organization of human activities.

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Chapter II

Review of Related Literature

Foreign Literature

Social Media’s Effect on Academic Performance

Kaveri Subrahmanyam and Patricia Greenfield state that using online

communication has both negative and positive effects, because there are harmful ways

in which the internet could be used. They also state that nowadays, schools are trying

their best to control how students use digital media on school grounds (Subrahmanyam

and Greenfield, 2008).

In some schools, leaders believe that social media has a positive impact on the

development of the students’ education. In other schools, leaders have banned the

access of social network sites, because they fear the students’ interaction on them,

although, they know the positive impact social media has on the students’ education

(Ahn, 2010).

Ahn also states that the examples of the media platforms the younger generation

use are: YouTube, to share and stream videos, and Facebook, to have a complete

identity online, and a network of friends. Ahn says, researchers look at the profiles of

the social media users as part of the process needed for the students to develop their

identity (Ahn, 2010).

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Positive effects of social media on student

Studies have affirmed that social media plays an important role on students in

higher education including the study conducted by Wheeler, Yeomans and Wheeler,

(2008); Rifkin, Longnecker, Leach and Ortia,(2009). In their study, they recognized four

(4) major advantages of social media usage by students in higher education which

included; enhancing relationship, improving learning motivation, offering personalized

course material, and developing collaborative abilities.

Indeed, social media has contributed greatly to facilitating learning in the 21st

century. It is shown that a greater percentage of students including those at the PhD

level commonly use social media to ameliorate their studies (Khan, 2010).

Negative effects of social media on students

Davies and Cranston (2008), enumerated some of the risks associated with

social media which included criminal activities such as identity theft and fake contacts

which is prevalent today, sexual abuse or harassment and unsuitable advertising. On

the same subject O’keeffe and Clakepearson (2011), also mentioned cyberbullying,

online harassment, sexting, facebook depression, and privacy concerns as some of the

challenges associated with social networking.

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Cyberbullying is a category of bullying that occurs in the digital realm or medium

of electronic text. ‘‘It is any behavior performed through electronic or digital media by 9

individuals or groups that repeatedly communicates hostile or aggressive messages

intended to inflict harm or discomfort on others’’ (Tokunaga, 2010).

Cyberbullying is one the serious threat in the social media environment and has

called for a number of studies to determine its causes. The causes of cyberbullying

according to Calvete, Orue, Estevez, Villardon and Padilla (2010), was significantly

related with the use of proactive aggression, justification of violence, exposure to

violence and less perceived social support of friends

Local Literature

Social Media and Social Networks in the Philippines

According to the survey conducted by comScore, Inc., Philippines is one of the

biggest countries in terms of internet users in the world, with a high social and mobile

audience. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. diverting students from

their studies.

Students spend more time on social media than doing their studies. Even though,

there is loss of privacy and safety, social media provides opportunities for connecting

with friends, classmates, and people with shared interest. Today, the main aim of the

student should be education and their future career. However, many students rely on

the accessibility of information on social media.

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That means reduced focus on learning and retaining information. The study also

points out the popularity of social networking sites among student's community. The

social networking sites and social media have revolutionized the world, bringing us

closer than ever before. However, students can exploit this and use it for a better life,

a better tomorrow. It should be used to connect, stay in touch, share views but

not waste time on.

Social Media Privacy and Issues

Social Media is public in nature and the decision to post videos, pictures,

thoughts, experiences, and observations to Social Networking sites is personal, a single

act can create far reaching ethical consequences for individuals. Students and

youngsters are sometimes not mindful of what are private and public in Social

Networking sites. Several issues and concerns are being publicized for the citizens to

be aware of the risks of posting private information on the Social Networks, yet some

are giving them a shrug on their shoulders.

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CHAPTER III

METHOD OF RESEARCH

Research Design

This study uses descriptive method of research.

Research Locale

This research was conducted of STI College Novaliches.

Population and Sample

Out of (50) fifty participants (22) twenty two are Males and (28) twenty eight are
Females,

Male Female Sample Size (n)

Selected SHS

Students

22 28 50

(44%) (56%) (100%)

Control of Extraneous Variable

Dependent Variable: Analysis of Senior High Students

Independent Variable: Effects of social media on the academic performance

Instrument of the study

Survey technique was used in gathering data. The researchers constructed their
own research instrument where the assessed content validity of the same instrument
was “Very High.”

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The researchers used the scale below to determine the level of how social media

Affect academic performance of a student.

Range Statistical Range Interpretation

5 4.21-5.00 Always

4 3.41-4.20 Sometimes

3 2.61-3.40 Often

2 1.80-2.60 Rarely

1 1.00-1.80 Never

Statistical Treatment of Data

1. Frequency Count (f) and Percentage (%) describe the student-related factors;

2. Mean (x) determined the effects of Social Media to the Academic Performance of
Selected Grade 11 students in STI College Novaliches.

3. Pearson Product Moment of Correlation (rxy) measures the relationship between the
Effects of Social Media to the Academic Performance of the respondents and student-
related factors.

4. t-Test (t) determines the significant relationship between variables and used to test
the research hypothesis; and

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Statistical Formulas Used

Percentage

f %= Percentage

%= ----------(100) f = Frequency

N N = Sample Size

Mean (Ungroup Data) Mean (Grouped Data)

∑X ∑X(f) 𝒙 = Values, Items or Class Marks

𝑥 = ---------- 𝑥 = ---------- f = Frequency

n n n = Number or cases or issues

Pearson Product Moment of Correlation

t-Test for inferences about Correlation Coefficients

r = Correlation Coefficient from rxy

√n – 2 t= Computed Value

n = Number of Respondents

df = n-2 df = degrees of freedom

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Expected Frequency

(Row Total of the 𝒇𝒐) (Column Total of the 𝒇𝒐)

𝒇𝒆 = ----------------------------------

Overall Total

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Chapter IV

Analysis and Interpretation of Data

This chapter discusses the results of the survey that is participated by 50 Grade

11 Selected Students of STI College of Novaliches. Before the initiation of the survey,

the rationale and purpose of the study were provided to the respondents. Furthermore,

the respondents were also given the assurance that the data collected will be used for

the purpose of this research. The identities of the respondents will be kept

confidential.

Table 1

Age Frequency Percentage

16 6 12%

17 35 70%

18 8 16%

20 1 2%

Age of the respondents

Table 1 shows that (6) or 12% of the respondents are 16 year of age, thirty-five

(35) or 70% are seventeen year of age, eight (8) or 16% are 18 years of age and one

(1) or 2% is 20 years old.

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Table 2

Gender Frequency Percentage

Male 22 44%

Female 28 56%

Total 50 100%

Gender of the respondents

Table 2 shows that the majority of the respondents are Female with twenty-eight

(28) or 56% and twenty-two (22) or 44% are Male.

Table 3

Spent Time Frequency Percentage

10 minutes - 20 minutes 3 6%

20 minutes- 30 minutes 2 4%

30 minutes -40 minutes 0 0%

40 minutes - 50 minutes 1 2%

1 hour – 2 hours 8 16%

2 hours – 3 hours 4 8%

3 hours – 4 hours 5 10%

4 hours – 5 hours 8 16%

6 hours – 7 hours 19 38%

Time spent of using Social Media

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Table 3 shows that three (3) or 6% of respondents use Social Media 10 minutes

to 20 minutes, two (2) or 4% spend time by 20 minutes to 30 minutes, one (1) or 2%

spend time by 40 minutes to 50 minutes, eight (8) or 16% spend time by 1 hour to 2

hours, four (4) or 8% spend time by 2 hours to 3 hours, five (5) or 10 % spend time by 3

hours to 4 hours, eight (8) or 16% spend time by 4 hours to 5 hours, and nineteen (19)

or 38% respondents use Social Media 6 hours to 7 hours.

Table 4

Rank Frequency Percentage

Very high 23 46%

High 18 36%

Moderate 8 16%

Low 1 2%

Very low 0 0%

Total 50 100%

Importance of Social Media in Academic Performance

Table 4 shows that Social Media has a very high Importance in Academic

Performance with a 46% and only 2% respondent answered Social media is not

important.

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Table 5

Rank Frequency Percentage

Very high 21 42%

Hight 14 28%

Moderate 10 20%

Low 4 8%

Very low 1 2%

Total 50 100%

Effects of Social Media in terms of Socializing

Table 5 shows that Social media has very high effect in term of Socializing with

42% and only 2% answered Very low effect.

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Table 6 shows the answer of each respondent gathered and the corresponding

computation needed to compute for the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. The result of

computation shows a correlation coefficient of 0.49557522123 simplified to 0.49 with a

Strong Positive Relationship.

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CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings

1. What is the profile of respondents in terms of the following student-related factors:

a) Name:

b) Age:

c) Sex:

d) Time Spent with social media:

2. How do the respondents assess the effect of social media in Academic Performance?

3. How significant is the effect of social media to the Academic Performance of the

respondents?

4. Is there a significant relationship between the effect of social media to the Academic

Performance and profile of the respondents?

Major Findings

1.Demographic profile of the respondents

a) The name of the respondents are optional

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b) Six (6) or 12% of the respondents are 16 years of age; thirty-five (35) or 70% of

the respondents are 17 years of age; eight (8) or 16% of the respondents are 18 years

of age and last one (1) or 2% of the respondents are 20 years of age.

c) Majority are the female with twenty-eight (28) or 56% respondents and twenty-

two (22) or 44% respondents are male.

d) three (3) or 6% of the respondents spends 10-20 minutes with social media;

two(2) or 4% of the respondents spends 20-30 minutes; only one (1) or 2% spends 40-

50 minutes; eight (8) or 16% of the respondents spent 1-2 hours; four (4) or 8% of the

respondents spends 2-3 hours; while five (5) or 10% of the respondents spends 3-4

hours; eight (8) or 16% of the respondents spends 4-5 hours and last nineteen (19) or

38% of the respondents spends 6-7 hours with social media.

2. How do the respondents assess the effect of social media in Academic

Performance?

Twenty-three (23) or 46% of the respondent's response that social media has a

very high effect in academic performance while only 2% answered social media has a

very low effect.

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3. How significant is the effect of social media to the Academic Performance of

the respondents?

Twenty-one (21) or 42% of the respondent's response that social media has a

very high significant effect in terms of socializing while only 2% answered social media

has a very low significant effect.

4. Is there a significant relationship between the effect of social media to the

Academic Performance and profile of the respondents?

There is significant relationship between the effects of social media to the profile

of the respondent, the majority of social media user are female twenty-eight (28) or 56%

while male is twenty-two (22) or 44% only.

CONCLUSION

Based on the result of the study, social media can affect student’s academic
performance in a good or positive way. Specifically, when a student needs help about
their homework, assignments or either projects.

Also social media helps an individual on socializing and communicating on other

person as they communicate it builds their self confidence and trust. It can also
develops strong relationships and it can be a medium to have new friends.

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RECOMMENDATION

The researchers recommend a website named “Social media trusted websites” to

be used by most of the student’s. Basically, it provides social media trusted websites
that you can utilize or used that can help an individual about their studies. It will also
benefit the students that has a problem on finding a safe social media website.

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