DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING TO THE

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE STUDENTS BY MEANS OF EX

POST FACTO METHOD

A Research Paper
Presented to the
SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL
TISA NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL
F. Llamas ST. Tisa Cebu City

In Partial Fulfilment of the

Requirements for the
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Submitted to:
DR. SAUL L. NEMENZO
Practical Research 2 Teacher

Submitted by:
MARIEL N. MANATAD
DIANN L. PALANGAT
ISANICEL PALMA
JOYCE PARAGAMAC
HAZEL T. PEDRAYA
CHESKA E. SABALLA
REY ANN SECRETARIA
MITCHE A. SEVELLEJO

OCTOBER 2018

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 APPROVAL SHEET

The research paper entitled “Determining the effect of online social

networking to the academic performance of the students by means of ex
post facto method”, prepared and submitted by the GROUP 5 GAS, in partial
fulfilment of the requirements of Practical Research 2 has been examined and
recommended for acceptance and approval for ORAL EXAMINATION.

GROUP NO. 5

MARIEL N. MANATAD
Group leader

DIANN L. PALANGAT ISANICEL PALMA

Member 1 Member 2
JOYCE PARAGAMAC HAZEL T. PEDRAYA
Member 3 Member 4
CHESKA E. SABALLA REY ANN SECRETARIA
Member 5 Member 6

MITCHE SEVELLEJO
Member 7
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PANEL OF EXAMINEERS

DR.SAUL L. NEMENZO ,Dev.Ed. DR. WINSTON E. FERNANDEZ, Dev .Ed .D

Practical Research II Teacher Classroom Adviser

DR. ANECITA N. PONCE, Ed .D. DR. GILBERT T. TITO, Dev.Ed.D.

Principal Senior High School Assisting Principal

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2.

Date of design hearing: August 31,2018

Date of Oral Examination: October 2018

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 ABSTRACT

Title : DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF ONLINE SOCIAL

NETWORKING TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
OF THE STUDENTS BY MEANS OF EX POST FACTO
METHOD
Researcher : MARIEL MANATAD, DIANN PALANGAT, ISANICEL
PALMA, JOYCE PARAGAMAC, HAZEL PEDRAYA,
REY ANN SECRETARIA, MITCHE
SEVELLEJO
Degree : Senior High school
Adviser : SAUL L. NEMENZO
School : Tisa National High School, F. Llamas St. Tisa Cebu
city
Year Completed : 2018
Number of Pages :
This study used ex- post -facto method of research to determine the effect of
online social networking sites to the academic performance of the 210 Grade 12
senior high school students.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This research report has been undertaken in partial fulfilment of the

requirements of the Research 2. The researchers wish to acknowledge the

following individuals for their contributions towards the production of this

research:To the Almighty God, who showed a light in a tunnel when everything

was dark ,who never leaves the researchers during their ups and downs while

they are complying this research. And most especially who supplies the daily

needs of the researchers and successfully made this paper. To the families of the

researchers, for their unconditional support, who never get tired of giving them

encouragements, emotional, moral and financial support. They are the one who

inspired them to pursue their research and complete it. To our classroom adviser,

MR. WINSTON E. FERNANDEZ, who is very supportive in everything that we

do. We are very grateful to have a mentor who is always ready to impart his

knowledge and provide assistance when needed.`

To our research adviser, MR. SAUL L. NEMENZO, who were very wonderful to

the researchers, who made them believe that they had so much strength and

courage to persevere even when they feel lost, who were very tolerant and

determined to see them through and a very wonderful motivator even when the

coping seem tough for them. And to all of those people who have been with us

and who help us to complete this research. To all of you, we will be forever

thankful… thank you very much.

GROUP 5 of GAS 12

RESEARCHERS

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 DEDICATION

This Research Paper is lovingly dedicated to the respective parents of the

researchers who have been their constant source of inspiration. They have given

the drive and discipline to tackle any task with enthusiasm and determination.

Without their love and support, this project would not have been made possible.

The Researchers would also like to dedicate this study to their research

adviser MR. SAUL L. NEMENZO , there is no doubt that without his continued

support and counsel, they could not have completed this process. They would

like to acknowledge his inspirational instruction and guidance. He has given them

a deep appreciation and love for the beauty and detail of this subject.

Without the researcher’s friends and acquaintances, this study would not

be easily completed. Their inputs, suggestions and brilliant ideas made this

research more purposive and substantial.

We also dedicate this research paper to the MANATAD FAMILY,

PALANGAT FAMILY, PALMA FAMILY, PARAGAMAC FAMILY, PEDRAYA

FAMILY, SABALLA FAMILY ,SECRETARIA FAMILY and SEVELLEJO

FAMILY, because of their undying and love support this research can’t be made.

And above all, the researchers would like to thanks and dedicate this

research paper to the ALMIGHTY GOD, who have given them the ideas, skills,

knowledge, capabilities, determination and perseverance to fulfil and complete

this study vigorously and successfully.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLEPAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
DEDICATION v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF TABLES vii
LIST OF FIGURES viii
Chapter
1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS RESEARCH DESIGN

INTRODUCTION 1

Rationale 1

Theoretical background 3

THE PROBLEM 8

Statement of the problem 8

Hypothesis 8

Significance of the study 8

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 9

Design 9

Flow of the study 10

Respondents 10

Environment 13

Instruments 15

Scoring procedures 15

Procedures 16

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 Gathering of Data 16

Treatment of Data 17

DEFINITION OF TERMS 17

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature 37

Related Studies 45

3. PRESENTATION,DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Online Social Networking Exposure profile of the students

Academic Performance Level of the students

Test of Significant Difference

4. SUMMARY,FINDINGS,CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary 82

Findings 83

Conclusion 84

Recommendation 84

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

CURRICULUM VITAE

LIST OF TABLES

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Table Page
1. Distribution of the Respondents 12

LIST OF FIGURES

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Figure Page
1 Theoretical framework of the study 7

2 Flow of the study 11

3 Locale of the study 12

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