ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This academic endeavor would not have been conceived and put into

completion without the nurturing hands and minds of the persons who in many ways

had been a great help in realizing such work. The author wishes to express his most

profound appreciation and gratitude to those who those, directly and indirectly, helped

in the completion of this manuscript.

Prof. Ermel M. Delima, his thesis adviser and also his research teacher for

helping the author to pursue his study and for his patience, reliable guidance and for

encouraging the author to do his best in conducting this research.

Dr. Miguel L. Aquino, one of the panel members, for his help in the

improvement and success of this study; Prof. Jennifer L. Edroso, for her utmost

concern and encouragement to the researcher ; To Ma'am Rechelle Daños his

statistician, for patience and motherly pieces of advice; To the very supportive dean of

the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Helena B. Florendo for letting the researcher to

conduct study and gave her full support and approval; To his friends Nik, Jay,

Lovely and Sherlie for their support and help, To special someone for providing the

researcher's advice and understanding. To Ms. Ralyn G. Horikoshi, the researcher's

beloved parents for their knowledge, encouragement, financial and moral support and

most especially for their prayers, To his relatives Gregoria Jandoc and uncle Felix

Jandoc, the researcher relatives, for their loving support constant source of

inspiration. Especially to his girlfriend Katleen Ambrosio for her loving support and

prayer. To all his respondents, the AB-English students, for their kindness in

answering the questionnaire.

 Above all, grateful acknowledgment and honor is addressed to Almighty God

who gave the author the strength and determination to carry on. All praises and glory

be given to Him.

Kenjie Louie G. Nacionales

 DEDICATION

The thesis is heartily dedicated to our

Almighty Father who served

as my source of everything, strength, wisdom, and courage,

To my mother for her undying love,

untiring care, support, and encouragement,

To my friends and relatives who motivated and offered prayers for me,

To my special someone for unconditional love

Thank you.

To God be the Glory

“Ken P.S.”
 ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine the tertiary students’ interpretation of

emoji using Big Five Personality Traits in College of Arts and Sciences, Isabela State

University enrolled during the School Year 2018-2019.

The study determined the profile of the respondents in terms of gender, age

and course. The study determines the interpretation of student on the emoji using Big

Five Personality Traits. Data were analyzed using Pearson R, Spearman Rho and Chi-

square were used to determine the relationship between the respondents' profile and

emoji. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) aided the computation of the

statistical parameter. The standardized questionnaire was used as an instrument to

gather data.

Furthermore, the findings on the relationship between the emoji as to gender,

age, and course were found to be significant.

Keyword: emoji, big five personality traits, interpretation, tertiary students

TERTIARY STUDENTS’ INTERPRETATION OF EMOJI USING

THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS

A Thesis

Presented to

The Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Echague, Isabela

In Partial Fulfilment

of the Requirements for the Degree

BACHELOR OF ARTS

(English)

by

KENJIE LOUIE G. NACIONALES

June 2019
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………………… i

APPROVAL SHEET ……………………………………………………… ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT …………………………………………………. iii

DEDICATIION ……………………………………………………………. v

TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………… vi

LIST OF FIGURES ix
…………………………………………………………
LIST OF TABLES x
…………………………………………………………..
ABSTRACT ………….…………………………………………………….. xi

CHAPTER

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction 1

………………………………………………………..
Statement of the Problem 3

………………………………………….
Objectives of the Study …………………………………………... 3

Significance of the Study …………………………………………. 4

Scope and Delimitation …………………………………………... 5

Definition of Terms ………………………………………………. 5

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature .………………………………………………… 11

 Conceptual Framework …………………………………………… 18

III. METHODOLOGY

Research Design ………………………………………………….. 19

Respondents of the Study …………………………………………. 19

Data Gathering Procedure ………………………………………… 20

Research Instrument ………………………………………………. 21

Statistical Treatment of the Data …………………………………. 22

IV. PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION

Summary ………………………………………………………….. 32

Conclusion ………………………………………………………… 33

Recommendation …………………………………………………. 33

BIBLIOGRAPHY …………………………………………………………. 35

APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………… viii

 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix

Appendix Letter of Request to the Dean

A.
Appendix B. Questionnaire for the Respondents

Appendix C. Certification of the Statistician

Appendix Certification of English Critic

D.
Appendix E Curriculum Vitae

Appendix F. CASRU Form 1

Appendix CASRU Form 2

G.
Appendix CASRU Form 3

H.
Appendix I. CASRU Form 4

Appendix J. CASRU Form 5

Appendix CASRU Form 6

K.

LIST OF TABLES
Table PAGE
1 Profile of the respondents

………………………………………….. 19
2a. Frequency distribution of the respondents’ interpretation of emoji

using Extraversion …………………………………………………. 23

2b. Frequency distribution of the respondents’ interpretation of emoji

using Neuroticism ………………………………………………… 24

2c. Frequency distribution of the respondents’ interpretation of emoji

using Agreeableness ……………………………………………….. 25

2d. Frequency distribution of the respondents’ interpretation of emoji

using Openness …………………………………………………… 26

2e. Frequency distribution of the respondents’ interpretation of emoji

using Conscientiousness

…………………………………………… 27
3a. Relationship between the respondents’ attitudes towards using

mobile phone to their learning when grouped according to age

……………………………………………………………………… 28
3b. Relationship between the respondents’ attitudes towards using

mobile phone to their learning when grouped according to year

level

……………………………………………………………………… 29
3c. Relationship between the respondents’ attitudes towards using

mobile phone to their learning when grouped according to gender

……………………………………………………………………… 30
3d. Relationship between the respondents’ attitudes towards using

mobile phone to their learning when grouped according to ethnicity

……………………………………………………………………… 25
 LIST OF FIGURE

Figure PAGE

1. Conceptual Framework of the Study ………………………………… 18

APPENDIX E
CURRICULUM VITAE
KENJIE LOUIE G. NACIONALES

Callao, Alicia, Isabela

09774417903
nacionalesjie@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Gender
Primary : Male
St. Therese School
Date of Birth : June
Naga9,Road,
1993 Pulang Lupa, Las Pinas

Place of Birth : Pulang Lupa, Las Pinas

S.Y. 2000-2006
Civil Status
Secondary : Single
St. Therese School
Nationality : Filipino
Naga Road, Pulang Lupa, Las Pinas
Religion : Roman Catholic
S.Y. 2008-2012
Father’s Name : Jaime Julio
Tertiary Isabela State University, Main Campus Echague
Mother’s Name : Ralyn G. Horikoshi
Bachelor of Arts Major in English

San Fabian, Echague, Isabela

S.Y. 2014-2019

HONORS AND AWARDS RECEIVED:

Most Outstanding President Rotaract Club of ISU-Echague August 2018

CERTIFICATES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS:

BASIC STATISTICS FOR RESEARCH

Marion Faye Q. Ariola
October 26, 2018

10 - DAY ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TRAINING

TESLA Philippines
December 10-21, 2018

PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY

English Club

March 14-15, 2019

JOB PLACEMENT SEMINAR

De Venecia Hall, Isabela State University, Echague, Isabela

February 12, 2015

RESPONSIBLE CAMPUS JOURNALISM AS THE KEY TO TRANSPARENCY

Forum

September 18- 19, 2014

MEMBERSHIP/ ORGANIZATION

Junior Member

TESLA Phil

2018

President

Rotaract Club of ISU-Echague

2018

Member
Ab-English Club

2018

APPENDIX B

SURVEY QUESTIONNARE

TERTIARY STUDENTS’ INTERPRETATION

OF EMOJI
USING BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS

Dear Students,

I am conducting a research titled “TERTIARY STUDENTS’ INTERPRETATION OF

EMOJI USING BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS”. The questionnaire consists of two parts.
The first is on students profile and the second is on the different uses of emoji among the
respondents in their conversation

Please answer the questionnaire carefully. Rest assured that all your answer will be
treated confidentially and will be exclusively used for this study. THANK YOU FOR
COOPERATION.
Part I. Profile

Check ( / ) the box that corresponds to your information.

Name (Optional) ____________________________________________

Course:

AB English BS Psychology AB Communication BS Biology BS Mathematics

Gender: Male Female

Age:

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Others (Please specify) ________

This is the questionnaire on the study entitled TERTIARY STUDENTS’ INTERPRETATION

OF EMOJI USING BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS, These questionnaire will determine
your interpretation on the emoji, the table below you will see the Big Five Personality Traits and
the most popular emoji on Facebook according to Infographic . On the table below you will
see the common emoji that are being used. This questionnaires based on the five personality traits
and these are Openness (Straightforward) Conscientiousness (Careful) Extraversion (Sociable)
Agreeableness (Agreeing) Neuroticism (Unpleasant Emotion) The emoji you choose will serve as
an perception on the following traits below.
Please Check (/) the corresponding personality traits.
EMOJ OPENNESS CONSCIENTIOUSN EXTRAVERSI AGREEABLEN NEUROTICI
I This is to show ESS ON ESS SM
your feelings This is to show that This is to show This is to show This is to show
straightforward you are being careful that you use this that you are that you are
or unsure of what to be sociable willing to agree experiencing
you will say unpleasant or
harsh emotions