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GABRIEL ACADEMY
Messenger of Quality Catholic Education
Araneta Ave. cor. Caimito Road, Caloocan City
FACEBOOK USAGE: HOW IT AFFECTS THE ELDERY IN THE YEAR 2019
Submitted to the
Saint Gabriel Academy (Senior High School Faculty Department)
Mr. Freddie M. Gonzales Jr.
Legaspi, Mikhael Sebastien L
General Academic Strand
12- St. Albert Magnus
October 07, 2019
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ACKNOWLEDGEMWENT
This research paper was made by me, Bastie Legaspi, the researcher for this paper.
There were a lot of people who contributed in many different ways. Without the help of
others, this research paper would not be possible. I would like to extend my appreciation
to the following people.
I would like to thank my research teacher, Mr. Freddie Gonzales Jr., for teaching me and
giving me giving me guidance in making this researcher paper. Thank you for letting me
have 20 participants instead of the minimum which is 50 because I was the only one on
the whole batch who did this research alone. All the help was greatly appreciated. Thank
you very much!
I would like to thank all the people who helped me in making this research paper. The
participants who gave their time and effort to answer my survey forms. To my parents
who never failed me support me financially and emotionally in the making of this research.
Lastly, I would like to thank the Lord our God for giving me the strength and perseverance
in finishing this research paper. All those sleepless nights making finishing this research
paper would not have been possible without you. “I can do all this through him who gives
me strength” (Philippians 4:13)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………………………………...2
Chapter 1 ..……………………………………………………………………………………....7
1.0 Background of the Study ………....……………………………………………….7
1.1 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………7
1.2 Significance of the Study ………………………………………………………….8
1.3 Statement of the Problem …………………………………………………………9
1.4 Theoretical Framework ……………………………………………………………9
1.4.1 Goffman’s Theory ………………………………………………………10
1.4.2 Game Theory …………………………………………………………...10
1.5 Conceptual Framework …………………………………………………………..10
1.6 Hypothesis of the Study …………..……………………………………………..11
1.7 Scope and Delimitations …………………………………………………………11
1.8 Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………………….12
Chapter 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………14
2.0 Foreign and Literature Studies …………………………………………………..14
Chapter 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………….17
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Methodology …………………………………………………………………………...17
3.0 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………..17
3.1 Research Approach ………………………………………………………………17
3.2 The Case Strategy ………………………………………………………………..17
3.3 Instrumentation ……………………………………………………………………18
3.4 Case Strategy ……………………………………………………………………..18
Chapter 4 ……………………………………………………………………………………….19
Interpretation of Data ………………………………………………………………….19
4.0 Data Presentation …………………………………………………………………19
4.0.1 Average Time in Using Facebook in a Day …………………………………..19
Table 1 ……………………………………………………………………….....19
4.0.2 Average Use of Facebook in a Week ….…..…………………………………19
Table 2…………………………………………………………………………..19
4.0.3 How Facebook Makes Them Feel ……………………………………………..20
Table 3 ………………………………………………………………………….20
4.0.4 Satisfaction in Using Facebook………………………………………………...20
Table 4 ………………………………………………………………………….20
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4.0.5 What The Elderly Uses Facebook the Most ………………………………….21
Table 5 ………………………………………………………………………….21
4.0.6 Things in Facebook That Influences The Elderly ………………..…………...21
Table 6 ………………………………………………………………………….21
4.0.7 Years on How Long They’ve Been Using Facebook ........................……….22
Table 7 ………………………………………………………………………….22
4.0.8 Sexes of Participants …………………………………………………………...22
Table 8 ………………………………………………………………………….22
4.0.9 Why They Use Facebook Instead of Other Social Media Platforms ……….23
Table 9 ………………………………………………………………………….23
4.0.10 Occupation ……………………………………………………………………..23
Table 10 ………………………………………………………………………...23
Chapter 5 ……………………………………………………………………………………….25
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………….25
Summary of the Study ………………………………………………………………...25
Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………..25
Recommendations .......……………………………………………………………….26
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References ……………………………………………………………………………………..27
Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………….29
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Chapter 1
1.0 Background of the Study
The researcher has chosen this topic as this topic is not widely seen in the Philippines.
The researcher has mostly seen research about this topic on different locations such as
USA and Europe. This was the observation of the researcher.
The researcher suggests that this study should be used more as Facebook is being
rampant among the elderly. This was also one of the researcher’s observation. This study
could help students, families, and other elderly.
1.1 Introduction
In today’s generation, Social Media is growing every day. People of all ages and
genders use it. In January this year alone, there were already 3.484 billion users globally
(Hootsuite, 2019). According to the Global Digital Report of 2019, Facebook is the most
famous and have the most active users followed by YouTube and WhatsApp. In the
Philippines alone, Facebook Messenger is the most used and social media platform. Only
6% of people aged 55-64 years old use Facebook globally. 3% of them are females while
the other 3% are males.
In the Philippines, there are 76 million active social media users. “Facebook.com”
is the most searched word in the internet with 423,300,000 monthly traffic, 15
minutes and 15 seconds as the average time visited, and 18.5 pages per visit. The two
that followed was “Google.com” and “Google.com.ph”. 97% of internet users use the
Facebook followed by YouTube and Facebook Messenger. There are 75 million active
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users of Facebook and 3.3% of those users are aged 55 to 64 years old. 2% of those are
females while the remaining 1.3% are males.
The importance of this study is to educate all the people that wants to know the
effects of the use of the famous social platform “Facebook” to the elderly. This could help
people understand the elderly who uses Facebook, why they act the way they act, and
how it affects both the elderly and the person.
In the Philippines, there is little to no study of this research. This study could be
the first study in the Philippines that focus on the correlation of Facebook and the elderly.
In this study, the researcher will mainly focus on the elderly and how the use of
Facebook affects them. The researcher will identify if the positive effects will outweigh the
negative effects or vice versa.
1.2 Significance of the study
Facebook helps us communicate with friends, family members, loved ones, etc. It
gives people the freedom to post and share contents made by the person or other people.
This study could help lots of people. It will help them to understand why the elderly who
uses Facebook act the way they do.
Students – This study could help students in making their research papers or thesis. This
will also help them understand the elderly who uses Facebook and why they act that way.
This will also help them widen their knowledge on what they already know.
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Family Members – This will help them understand their family members who are
considered an elderly on why they use Facebook and how it affects them. This will also
help them widen their knowledge on what they already know.
Government Agencies – This will help them understand the elderly in the Philippines
who uses Facebook better. They can make a study about this and that would benefit
students and people alike as both of them could have a reputable source of information.
Netizens – This will become new found knowledge for netizens who are interested in this
study. They will understand the elderly who uses Facebook better and why they act the
way they do.
1.3 Statement of the Problem
This study focuses on how Facebook affects our elderly in terms of:
1. Emotion – To know what the elderly is feeling.
2. Time – Management – To know if the elderly is addicted to using Facebook.
3. Self-esteem – To know if the use of Facebook affects their self-esteem
By working on this study, the researcher will ask these questions:
1. How do you feel when using Facebook? Happy, sad, embarrassed, etc.?
2. How long do you use the Facebook in a day?
3. When do you use Facebook?
4. How do you use Facebook?
1.4 Theoretical Framework
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1.4.1 Goffman’s Theory
According to Goffman, social interaction may be likened to a theater, and people
in everyday life to actors on a stage, each playing a variety of roles (Crossman, 2019).
People who uses social media such as Facebook has a role to play. In Goffman’s theory,
it also states that people who interact with other people will constantly engage in the
process known as “Impression Management” wherein one tries to present themselves
and behave in a way wherein they will not be an embarrassment to themselves and to
others around him or her.
There is a thing called “actor’s front” as labeled by Goffman. This is the part of an
individual wherein he or she shows an image or impression to the audience. By doing
this, the person is not known as the person itself but by the thing he or she wants to be
perceived by the audience. This happens in social media platforms wherein people show
other people on how they want to be perceived by them.
1.4.2 Game Theory
The focus of game theory is the game, which serves as a model of an interactive
situation among rational players. The key to game theory is that one player's payoff is
contingent on the strategy implemented by the other player. The game identifies the
players' identities, preferences, and available strategies and how these strategies affect
the outcome. Depending on the model, various other requirements or assumptions may
be necessary (Hayes, 2019).
In using Facebook, people are unaware that they are using the Game Theory by
John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern. People will mostly want to have a good
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impact in social media. They are unaware that they are thinking of the best move possible
to do in social media to avoid getting bashed by netizens.
1.5 Conceptual Framework
Input Process Output
 Survey  Responses  Complete answers

questionnaire  Assessing the data on survey
 Data Gathering questionnaires
 Participants  Effectiveness on the
use of Facebook by
the elderly
 Advantages and
Disadvantages
1.6 Hypothesis of the Study
This study will greatly improve the knowledge of people interested on why the
elderly who uses the social media platform, Facebook, acts the way they act and feel the
way they feel.
This study aims to see the outcome on why elders use Facebook. This study aims
to find the effects, advantages, and disadvantages of elders using the said social media
platform.
1.7 Scope and Delimitations
In general, the focus of this study is directed towards the effects of the use of
Facebook by the elderly. There will be 20 respondents wherein all of them are citizens of
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the Philippines and is considered an elder as per the law. The study is largely dependent
on the honesty, sincerity, and integrity of the respondents.
1.8 Definition of Terms
1. Facebook - is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users
to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with
friends, family and colleagues (Rouse, 2014).
2. Elderly – According to the Republic Act No. 9257 otherwise known as the
Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 Section 2a defines that an “elderly” or
“Senior Citizen” is a resident of the Philippines and is at least sixty (60) years old.
3. Social Media – According to Rouse (2019), Social media is the collective of online
communications channels dedicated to community-based input, interaction,
content-sharing and collaboration. Websites and applications dedicated to forums,
microblogging, social networking, social bookmarking, social curation, and wikis
are among the different types of social media.
4. YouTube - is a popular video sharing website where registered users can upload
and share videos with anyone able to access the site. These videos can also be
embedded and shared on other sites.
5. WhatsApp - is one of the most popular call and chat apps available and is featured
among Digital Trends’ top chat clients and best messaging apps. WhatsApp
combines ease of use with sought-after services like end-to-end encryption, free
internet-based international calling, cross-platform compatibility, wide global
reach, and even a desktop version (Dove, 2019).
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6. Facebook Messenger - is a free mobile messaging app used for instant
messaging, sharing photos, videos, audio recordings and for group chats. The app,
which is free to download, can be used to communicate with your friends on
Facebook and with your phone contacts.
7. Bashing – is the term when people in the internet belittle another person by saying
words that can hurt one’s ego or feelings.
8. Netizen – According to Cambridge Dictionary, a netizen is a person who uses the
internet.
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Chapter 2
2.0 Foreign and Literature Studies
In future decades, several countries will experience a surge in the older-adult
population, a phenomenon known as an ageing society (UN World Population Ageing
Report 2013). Today, people live longer, have fewer children, delay their retirement, and
rely more on themselves for personal health management (OECD 2008). Increasingly,
information and communication technology (ICT) are recognized as important tools to
improve senior citizens’ lives. For example, they may browse the web for healthcare
information, make payments on their mobile phones without leaving their house, and
connect with friends and family members who live in dispersed locations (Burke et al.
2010; Foverskov and Binder 2011; Pilotto et al. 2011). Several ICT innovations have been
used to promote better quality of learning and to increase participation in lifelong learning
for senior citizens (ICT for Senior and Intergeneration Learning Report 2011). Also, many
online videogames have been designed for them to improve their physical well-being and
maintain their cognitive abilities (Whitlock et al. 2012).
There is growing empirical evidence that ICT innovations improve senior citizens’
domain life satisfaction (Oh et al. 2014). Senior citizens can use ICT particularly the
Internet as a platform to enhance social capital, stimulate political participation, civic
engagement and community governance (Jennings and Zeitner 2003; Kavanaugh and
Patterson 2001; Sum et al. 2008; Wellman et al. 2001). Internet and social media
applications allow seniors to stay in touch with family, reconnect with old friends, and
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connect with others around hobbies and interests (Smith 2011; Zickuhr and Madden
2012).
Previous research has assessed senior citizen’s use of ICT in relation to their
subjective well-being and life satisfaction in different life domains (Champeau 2008; Leist
2013; Mathews 2013). However, little research has been done to further expand the use
of emergent ICT applications such as social media and its impact on senior citizens and
their satisfaction with life. In recent years, social media has significantly changed the way
people communicate, interact, and socialize with one another. People of all ages use
social media across various life activities. According to the Pew Internet Report on Older
Adults and Technology use, older adults, despite being late adopters, are among the
fastest growing groups to use social media. In 2013, more than 43% of senior citizens in
the U.S. used at least one type of social media, compared to 26% in 2010 and 1% in 2008
(Pew Research Center 2014). However, senior citizen lifestyles are generally different
from the lifestyles of younger age groups, thus their use of social media could yield
different outlooks from that of the younger population (Oksman 2005). Building on our
previous research design (Ractham and Kaewkittipong 2013), this one aims to theorize
how senior citizens use social media and the implications for their satisfaction with life in
general.
Our two research questions are:
1) How do senior citizens use social media to support everyday activities?
2) What is the influence of social media use on senior citizens’ life
satisfaction?
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Since social media applications are malleable and people can use them to suit
their needs, it is not possible to theorize social media use a priori. Therefore, we first
inductively theorize how senior citizens use social media applications in various life
domains through focus group interviews followed by a survey to empirically evaluate the
impact of social media use on life satisfaction using Partial Least Squares Structural
Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Next, we discuss theory development followed by a
research framework. The methodology and analysis section outlines the two-phase
research design. The results section presents the findings from focus group interviews
and the survey. We conclude the paper with contributions, future research and limitations.
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Chapter 3
Methodology
3.0 Introduction
The purpose of this chapter is to present the philosophical assumptions
underpinning this research, as well as to introduce the research strategy and the empirical
techniques applied. The chapter situates the research amongst existing research
traditions in information systems.
The researcher gave out survey forms as the way to get the data needed to further
conduct this study. This was the best method as per the researcher as this was the
method that the researcher could think of as the researcher thought that this was the best
method possible for getting data from the elderlies.
The researcher gave out survey forms to people with known associates of elderly
using Facebook. This would widen the possibilities of additional knowledge as the
elderlies who participated was all around from Metro Manila. This would see if elderly
from different places is a factor contributing to the effect of Facebook on them.
3.1 Research Approach
The research approach that was followed for the purposes of this research was
the constructivist approach. Constructivism is a theory of learning that centers on the
individual’s construction of meaning and understanding of the world through social
processes (Stabile & Ershler, 2016).
3.2 The Case Study Strategy
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In this research, the researcher used both quantitative and qualitative approaches
to conduct this study. The researcher used both methods as this would get better results
and make it easier for the researcher to analyze the data gathered. The researcher used
“Sequencing” specifically for this study. Sequencing is one way to combine both
qualitative and quantitative data by alternating between them. Sequencing relies on both
the validity of quantitative and qualitative data collection options and times the use of
each type of tool so that information gathered informs the development of the next set of
tools and the overall progress of this research (BetterEval, 2014)
3.3 Instrumentation
In conducting this study, the researcher used instruments, such as questionnaires
that are based on three factors which are emotion, time – management, and self –
esteem. The instruments used were:
1. A survey form for respondents to answer on
2. A consent form to protect the identities of the participants
3.4 Data Source
In conducting this study, questions relevant to this study were asked. The survey
paper contains nine (9) questions. Additional questions were asked such as gender and
occupation, equvialenting to eleven (11) questions all in all, to see if there’s a correlation
between these two (2) and how elders use Facebook and how it affects them.
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Chapter 4
Interpretation of Data
4.0 Data Presentation
4.0.1 Average Time in Using Facebook in a Day
Average Time in Using Facebook in a Participants
Day
1 – 2 Hours 13
2 – 4 Hours 5
More than 4 Hours 2
Figure 1
The researcher noticed that 65% of the participants only used Facebook for 1 -2
hours in a day. 25% of them used Facebook for 2-4 hours in a day. And only 10% used
Facebook for more than 4 hours in a day.
4.0.2 Average Use of Facebook in a Week
Average Use of Facebook in a Week Participants
Once
Twice to Thrice 4
Everyday 16
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Table 2
The researcher noticed that no elderly in this study uses Facebook once in the
span of a week. 80% of the participants said that they use Facebook everyday while the
remaining 20% used Facebook for only twice to thrice a week.
4.0.3 How Facebook Makes Them Feel
How Facebook Makes Them Feel Participants
Positive Feelings 20
Negative Feelings 0
Table 3
The researcher noticed that none of the participants experienced negative feelings
such as sadness, stressed, etc. when they are using Facebook. All of them only
experienced positive feelings such as happiness, relaxation, etc.
4.0.4 Satisfaction in Using Facebook
Are You Satisfied in Using Facebook? Participants
Yes 20
No 0
Table 4
The researcher noticed that all the participants are satisfied when using Facebook.
None of them weren’t satisfied.
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4.0.5 What The Elderly Uses Facebook Most
1. Communicating with friends and loved ones = 1
2. Sharing posts = 2
3. For business purposes = 3
In this part of this survey, the researcher asked the participants to number these
three (3) numerically. 1 as being the most used feature in Facebook up to 3 as being
the least used feature in Facebook.
Answers Participants
1–2–3 13
1–3–2 4
3–2–1 1
3 –1–2 2
Table 5
The researcher noticed that 85% of the participants uses Facebook as their most
used feature while 15% of the participants most used feature was for business purposes.
4.0.6 Things in Facebook That Influences the Elderly
Things in Facebook That Influences Me Participants
News 14
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Politics 7
Entertainment 7
Table 6
The researcher noticed that most of the elderly are being influenced by the news
with politics and entertainment being both the second next influencers. Only a few were
not influenced by these factors but was rather influenced by cooking, online shopping,
business, etc.
4.0.7 Years on How Long They’ve Been Using Facebook
Years in Using Facebook Participants
1 – 2 Years 2
More than 2 Years 18
Table 7
The researcher noticed that most of the elderly had been using Facebook for a
long time. Only one of the participants said that he’s/she’s only been using Facebook for
only a year. One participant also stated that he/she have been using Facebook for a
decade now.
4.0.8 Sexes of the Participants
Sex Participant
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Male 7
Female 13
Table 8
The researcher both surveyed males and females to see if there is a correlation
between being an elderly and how the use of Facebook affects them and their sex. 35%
of the participants are male while 65% of the participants are females.
4.0.9 Why They Use Facebook Instead of other Social Media Platforms
Why Do You Use Facebook Instead of Participants
Other Social Media Platforms
I only know Facebook 12
Facebook Interface is much more 8
friendlier than other social media
platforms
Table 9
The researcher noticed that 60% of the participants only knew Facebook and did
not know about other social media platforms while the remaining 40% said that
Facebook have a more user friendly interface than other social media platforms.
4.0.10 Occupation
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Are you currently occupied to a job? Participant
Yes 11
No 7
Jobless 2
Table 10
The researcher noticed that 55% of the participants are currently occupied with
white – collar jobs such as consultants, general managers, businessman, business
women, etc. 35% of them are retired and 10% are jobless.
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Chapter 5
Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations
Introduction
In this study, the researcher hypothesizes that the use of Facebook by the elderly
will affect them in a positive way. This study will help current and future researchers to
use this paper as a guide and reference when making a similar research about this topic.
This paper will not only help researchers but all people who are interested in this topic.
Summary of the Study
This paper is all about the elderly and how Facebook affects them. Facebook is
one of the most famous social media platforms in the planet. Facebook ranks 1 st when it
comes to social media platforms. WhatsApp and YouTube comes next. It is found in this
study that there are indeed factors that affect the elderly when it comes to using
Facebook.
Conclusion
In conclusion, after the researcher carefully examined the data gathered, it can be
said that Facebook has a positive effect to the elderly when it comes to using the
application. The researcher also concludes that there is no correlation when it comes to
occupation, gender, place where the participants live, etc. and how elders use Facebook.
It has been relevant that the elderlies use Facebook to mainly communicate with friends
and loved ones and will continue to use Facebook because of its friendly interface and
easy navigation. The researcher also concludes that they will also continue to use
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Facebook because of their satisfaction when using the application. It also helps them with
other things like business and online shopping. Facebook can be seen as an application
that does not only exist to talk to other people but can also help people with lots of other
things like getting updated on the news, playing games, read blogs, watch vlogs, and a
lot more.
Recommendations
The researcher recommends a similar or same study to be conducted in a much
larger scale so that the data gathered would be much more accurate as this study’s scope
was only in Metro Manila and that there were only 20 respondents, not enough for the
researcher to make the most accurate conclusion. The researcher recommends that
when conducting the same or similar research, the respondents must be from a region
like NCR, Region 1, Region 2, etc. as to compare the accuracy of this study to the one
that other researchers would or would not conduct. The researcher also recommends to
use this paper in referencing similar works.
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APPENDIX
Date:
I, being sixty (60) years old or older, legally and independently, hereby give my consent to
participate and be a respondent in this study, titled: EFFECTS ON THE USE OF FACEBOOK
ON THE ELDERLY IN THE CURRENT YEAR
I understand that:
• I may not directly benefit from taking part in this research;
• I am free to withdraw from the participation in this research at any time.
• While the information gained in this study will be published as explained, I will not be
identified, and individual information will be confidential;
• I may stop and not finish answering the questionnaire at any given time, and that I may
withdraw from the study without disadvantage.
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Participant’s Signature Date Signed
I, Bastie Legaspi, the researcher of this study, certify that I have explained the purposes of this
research to the participant and considered that he/she understands what is involved and liberally
consents to participate.
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Researcher’s Signature Date Signed
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Average time you use the social media platform, Facebook, in a day?
( ) 1 to 2 hours ( ) 2 to 4 hours ( ) Others: Please specify:
How many times do you use Facebook in a week?

( ) Once ( ) Twice to Thrice ( ) Everyday ( ) Others: Please Specify
Facebook makes me feel

( ) Happy ( ) Helpful ( ) Sad ( ) Stressed Others: Please Specify
Are you satisfied with your experience on Facebook?
( ) Yes ( ) No
Would you recommend Facebook to other elderlies/people?

( ) Yes ( ) No
Why do you mostly use Facebook? Number them from 1 – 3 accordingly as 1 being the most used
and 3 being the least used. You may add more in “Others” and number it.
( ) Communicating with friends and loved ones via FB Messenger ( ) Sharing posts ( ) For
Business Purposes ( ) Other (Please specify):
Things in Facebook that influenced me

Answer:
How long have you been using Facebook?
( ) Less than a year ( ) One to Two years ( ) Others: Please Specify
Why did you use Facebook instead of other social media platforms?
( ) I only know Facebook and don’t know other social media platforms
( ) Facebook interface is much more user friendly than other social media platforms
( ) Others: Please Specify
Sex
( ) Male ( ) Female
What is your occupation?

( ) Retired ( ) I have a job. Please specify:
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( ) Yes ( ) No

( ) Yes ( ) No

Answer:
Sex
( ) Male ( ) Female

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( ) Yes ( ) No

( ) Yes ( ) No

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Sex
( ) Male ( ) Female

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( ) Yes ( ) No

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( ) Male ( ) Female

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( ) Yes ( ) No

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( ) Male ( ) Female

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( ) Yes ( ) No

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( ) Male ( ) Female

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( ) Yes ( ) No

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( ) Yes ( ) No

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( ) Male ( ) Female

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FACEBOOK USAGE: HOW IT AFFECTS THE ELDERY IN THE YEAR 2019

Saint Gabriel Academy (Senior High School Faculty Department)

Mr. Freddie M. Gonzales Jr.

Legaspi, Mikhael Sebastien L

General Academic Strand

12- St. Albert Magnus

October 07, 2019

to the following people.

you very much!

me strength” (Philippians 4:13)

1.0 Background of the Study ………....……………………………………………….7

1.1 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………7

1.2 Significance of the Study ………………………………………………………….8

1.3 Statement of the Problem …………………………………………………………9

1.4 Theoretical Framework ……………………………………………………………9

1.4.1 Goffman’s Theory ………………………………………………………10

1.4.2 Game Theory …………………………………………………………...10

1.5 Conceptual Framework …………………………………………………………..10

1.6 Hypothesis of the Study …………..……………………………………………..11

1.7 Scope and Delimitations …………………………………………………………11

1.8 Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………………….12

2.0 Foreign and Literature Studies …………………………………………………..14

3.0 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………..17

3.1 Research Approach ………………………………………………………………17

3.2 The Case Strategy ………………………………………………………………..17

3.3 Instrumentation ……………………………………………………………………18

3.4 Case Strategy ……………………………………………………………………..18

Interpretation of Data ………………………………………………………………….19

4.0 Data Presentation …………………………………………………………………19

4.0.1 Average Time in Using Facebook in a Day …………………………………..19

4.0.2 Average Use of Facebook in a Week ….…..…………………………………19

4.0.3 How Facebook Makes Them Feel ……………………………………………..20

4.0.4 Satisfaction in Using Facebook………………………………………………...20

4.0.6 Things in Facebook That Influences The Elderly ………………..…………...21

4.0.7 Years on How Long They’ve Been Using Facebook ........................……….22

4.0.8 Sexes of Participants …………………………………………………………...22

4.0.10 Occupation ……………………………………………………………………..23

Summary of the Study ………………………………………………………………...25

1.0 Background of the Study

USA and Europe. This was the observation of the researcher.

could help students, families, and other elderly.

the other 3% are males.

females while the remaining 1.3% are males.

how it affects both the elderly and the person.

negative effects or vice versa.

1.2 Significance of the study

uses Facebook act the way they do.

help them widen their knowledge on what they already know.

way they do.

1.3 Statement of the Problem

1. Emotion – To know what the elderly is feeling.

2. Time – Management – To know if the elderly is addicted to using Facebook.

3. Self-esteem – To know if the use of Facebook affects their self-esteem

By working on this study, the researcher will ask these questions:

2. How long do you use the Facebook in a day?