THE EFFECT OF FACEBOOK ADDICTION TO THE ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 AMETHYST STUDENTS

A Research Proposal

Presented by:

A Faculty of Libertad National High School

CAPOOCAN LEYTE

In partial fulfillment of the requirements

For the subject

Inquiries, Investigation & Immersion

By :

SUMALINOG, FELIX MARTIN

MERELOS, BRYL

DABALOS, SANDRA HEART

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

Introduction

I. Background of the study…………………………………………………………1

II. Conceptual Framework…………………………………………………………..2

III. Research Hypothesis……………………………………………………………..3

IV. Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………..4

V. Significance of the study………………………………………………………….5

VI. Scope and Delimitation of the study……………………………………………6

VII. Definition of Terms…………………………………………………………….7

CHAPTER 2

VIII. Review of Related Literature……………………………………………….8

CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

VIIII. Research Design……………………………………………………………9

X. Research Setting/ Locale………………………………………………………10

XI. Research Instruments………………………………………………………..11

XII. Data Gathering Procedure…………………………………………………..12

Background of the Study

Facebook has become the most widespread social networking site in the world today

and its use has become widespread all over the world. The use of Facebook has become an

activity which is particularly popular among young people. Young people now spend most of

their time on Facebook (, 2010 Hacıefendioğlu).For many young adults, accessing social

media has become a normal part of their daily lives (Park and Lee, 2014). As of 2015, 90% of

young adults regularly used social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

(Perrin, 2015). Researchers estimate that university students spend about 8–10 hours per day

browsing, liking posts, and posting on social media sites (Wood, 2015). Social media and its

impact on academic success have received increased research attention in part due to the

pervasive use of social media among students.

When surveyed, a majority of students reported that because they were raised with

technology, they could simultaneously focus their attention on multiple tasks (e.g. Facebook

and university work) without any negative academic consequences (Henderson et al., 2016;

Karpinski et al., 2012; Kirschner and Karpinski, 2010; Mehmood and Taswir, 2013).

However, research indicates that individuals are actually task switching (switching between

tasks) as opposed to multitasking (performing and executing two or more cognitive activities

at one time; Karpinski et al., 2012; Ophir et al., 2009). Furthermore, task switching is

associated with improper learning of information and poor performance on tasks (Karpinski

et al., 2012). Most studies on social media usage, the ability to multitask, and students’

subsequent grades found a negative correlation between social media usage and academic

performance (Camilia et al., 2013; Jacobsen and Forste, 2011; Karpinski et al., 2012;
Mehmood and Taswir, 2013; Park and Lee, 2014; Stollak et al., 2011), but other studies

found no correlation (Martin, n.d.; Stollak et al., 2011).

Yet other literature suggests electronic media usage is beneficial and does not have a

negative impact on academic success (Kirkorian et al., 2008). Results indicate improvements

in student learning potential with increased availability and accessibility of electronic media

(Kirkorian et al., 2008). Yet, this research has mainly been conducted with children in the

early stages of development (i.e. elementary school students), and is sparse in comparison to

the literature concluding that electronic media has negative consequences on academic

success.

While there is disagreement about the implications of electronic media use, there is

agreement that students must possess the study skills and learning strategies needed to attain

academic success. The strategic behaviors and attitudes associated with academic success are

often referred to as self-regulated learning. According to Zimmerman (1989), self-regulated

learning is the degree to which students are “metacognitively, motivationally, and

behaviorally active in their own learning process,” such that these students plan ahead, put

forth effort and persist in their work, and employ the necessary skills to effectively acquire

knowledge, respectively (p. 22). Thus far, there has been little research conducted to

determine if self-regulating strategies may influence or help regulate student social media

use. Of the research, some studies found that skills needed to achieve academic success were

not related to social media usage (Martin, n.d.; Stollak et al., 2011), but other studies elicited

differing results (Mehmood and Taswir, 2013; Remón et al., 2017; Thompson, 2017).

Two self-regulating strategies shown in the research to be important to academic success are

attention and motivation (De Bruijn-Smolders et al., 2016; Schunk and Usher, 2018).
Facebook has paved the way for a faster, more comfortable and efficient

socialinteraction.Even though many social networking sites preceded it,Facebook is the

current biggest social networking site with over six hundred million users worldwide and it

has an annual growth of 45.2% (Inside Facebook gold, June 2011).In addition, it has more

than 28 million users in thePhilippines which ranks no. 8 in Facebook statistics by country

(socialbakers.com, 2012).Unfortunately, Filipino students have abused the advantages that

Facebook extends to them and they have been using it without caution and

moderation.Eventually, Facebook has greatly affected their academic lives.Generally, Garcia

(2011) stated that Facebook usage have apparent effects, both positive and negative, on

students.In 2010, Kirschner and Karpinski Found That Facebook users spent less time in

studying and they had lower grades than those who did not use SNS. However, the study of

Kabre and Brown (2011) and Rosen (2011) showed thatFacebook usage has no effect on

academic performance of students.In relation with this worsening phenomenon, this study

will seek to analyze the impact ofFacebook addiction on the academic performance of

Filipino students in a multi-perspective approach which some previous studies failed to do so.

It will also try to bring about the latest statistical data and draw conclusions based on the

recent trends of Facebook addiction in the country.

In this study, the researchers will attempt to synthesize information about the topic to

understand the causes and nature of Facebook addiction in the country. They will also gather

recent statistical data and facts about Facebook addiction in the country as well as its

influence toFilipino students.Lastly, the researcher will focus on the impact of Facebook

addiction on the academic performance of Filipino students and will seek to present

practicable means in lessening its negative effects

Facebook is One of the social media which is used in the urgency of long distance

communication, but It is also one of the reasons for distraction in the learning of students that
affects the academic Of young people in LNHS. Because it is easy to learn, it is also easy to

get addicted and lose control of using it every day. It is based on what We have observed,

which it should pay attention to.

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Facebook addictions to the academic

performance of Grade 12 Amethyst students

Conceptual Framework

This study is based on concepts about The Effect of Facebook Addiction to the

Academic Performance of G12 Amethyst Students.This study describe the respondents in

terms of High, Low, Facebook Addiction of the variables mention in the study.

FACEBOOK ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE
ADDICTION
OF G12 STUDENTS
AMETHYST

HIGH LOW

Research Hypothesis

Ho: Facebook Addiction has no significant effect on the academic performance of Grade 12

Amethyst students.

Statement of the Problem

This study wants to know the effect of Facebook Addiction to the Academic Performance of

Grade 12 Amethyst students. Specifically, this study will answer the following questions;

1. What is the profile of Grade 12 Amethyst students in terms of; 1.1. Age 1.2. Sex 1.3.

Economic Status

2. What are the underlying reasons why Grade 12 Amethyst Students are addicted to

Facebook. 3. What is the effect of Facebook Addiction of Grade 12 Amethyst students to

their Academic Performance ?

Significance of the Study

This study wants to determine the effect of Facebook Addiction to the Academic

Performance of Grade 12 Amethyst students.

To Teachers,

The findings of this study will enlighten the teachers that Facebook Addiction has an

effect to the academic performance of Grade 12 Amethyst Students. It will give an idea to

create an encouraging atmosphere in school and promote students towards school, thus

leading to the improvement of their academic performance.

To Parents,

This study will give to parents of Grade 12 Amethyst students that Facebook

Addiction will greatly affect the Academic Performance of G12- amethyst students.

To Future Researcher,

The result of this study will become an additional source of knowledge and

information if other researchers will conduct a similar study.

To Students,

This study will bring awareness to Grade 12 Amethyst students that Facebook

Addiction affect their academic performance in a positive or in a negative

VI. Scope and Delimitation of the study

The focus of this study is to determine the effect of Facebook Addiction to the

Academic Performance of Grade 12 Amethyst students. This study will be conducted at

Libertad National High School of Capoocan, Leyte. The participants are the randomly

Selected Grade 12 Amethyst students who are chosen through Fishbowl Technique.

V. Definition of Terms

Academic Performance

This term is measured by the final grade earned in the course. In the study, it is used

as the factor in this study.

Facebook addiction

This term means spending an excessive amount of time on Facebook. It involves a

person's Facebook use interfering with important activities inlife, such as work, school or

maintaining relationships with family and "real" friends. In the study, it is the effect of too

much using facebook.

Facebook

This term is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to

create profiles, upload photos and videos, send messages and keep in touch with friends,
family and colleagues. In the study, it is an app that you can use to communicate with your

loved ones.

Chapter 2

Review of Related Literature

Related literature

“Facebook addiction” is a term coined by researchers that is applied to individuals

who engage in excessive, compulsive Facebook use for the purposes of mood alteration,with

negative personal outcomes. In other words, a person with Facebook addiction may

subjectively experience a loss of control while continuing to use Facebook excessively

despite its detrimental effects on the individual’s life. However, excessive use may not be

considered addictive unless it is compulsive Facebook allows users to create profiles and

form connections with other users called “friends.” Friends may interact with each other by

messaging and sharing photos,videos, or personal interests while traversing information about

the activities of their friends and their friend’s friends.. Facebook can also be used by

professionals to market their services and connect with their audiences. Users are constantly

notified of new online activity by a live news feed, which could encourage addiction by

acting as classically conditioned cues on a variable interval reinforcement schedule. As

Facebook addiction is an emerging focus of study, current screening instruments have been

designed based on measures of other behavioral addictions.

Social network sites, particularly Facebook, have become a global phenomenon.

Today, more than 68.5% of young adults and teenagers use Facebook on a regular basis

(Kuss & Griffiths, 2011). Lenhart, Purcell, Smith, and Zickuhr (2010) found that about 57%

of social network users are 18-29 years old and have a personal profile on multiple social
media websites. Younger students tended to use Facebook more frequently than older

students to keep in touch with friends from high school or from their hometown (Pempek,

Yermolayeva, & Calvert, 2009 as cited in Asante & Martey, 2015).

Recent literature found that leisurely Internet use is strongly correlated with weakened

academic performance (Kubey, Lavin, & Barrows, 2001). Kubey, Lavin, and Barrows (2001)

found that students who spent five times more hours online reported schoolwork problems. In

the Kubey et al (2001) study, 10-15% of the student participants felt their Internet visits were

out of control. Although this study did not mention Facebook specifically, the researchers did

mention that the captive social opportunities of the Internet appeared to be the culprit of the

schoolwork problems (Kubey et. al, 2001).

Facebook is so risky as it turns into an addiction when people employ it

unintentionally and there are so many side effects of these kinds of social networking sites,

which can come into picture more and more in a short time (Wilkinson, 2010 as cited in

Zaremohzzabieh, Samah, Omar, Bolong & Kamarudin, 2014). Excessive Facebook use has

been found to harm psychological and social well-being of individuals and their personality

(Harzadin, 2012).

Vallerand et al. (2003) reported that the overuse of sites can become disruptive to

daily life or lead to negative outcome such as loneliness, depression, anxiety, and phobias (as

cited in Zaremohzzabieh, Samah, Omar, Bolong & Kamarudin,2014). Many researchers such

as Choney (2010), San Miguel (2009) and Enriquez (2010) studies on students' use of the

social media sites revealed a negative effect of the use of social media sites on students'

academic performance (as cited in Acheaw & Larson, 2015).

 Enriquez (2010) reported in his study that those students who multi-task between

social networking sites and home work are likely to have 20% lower grades than a student

who does not have a social networking site (as cited in Mehmood & Taswir, 2013).

CHAPTER 3

This chapter discussed the research design used the research locale, population and

sampling, respondents and Procedure, the research Instruments, and the data gathering

procedure.

Research Design

The research design that we will use is descriptive method. This method will be used

because this is the most appropriate in the attainment of the purpose of this study.

Research Setting/Locale

The researcher will conduct at Libertad National High School (Grade 12 Amethyst

Student). It is located at Libertad Capoocan Leyte.

Population and Sampling Respondents and Procedure

Research Instruments

The research instruments that has been used for this study is survey questions. The

survey questionnaires for this study is specifically designed by the researchers. The

questionnaire consist of items that determined the effect of Facebook Addictions to the

academic Performance of G12 Students Amethyst.

Data Gathering Procedure

 In data collection, the researchers use conduct a survey through the effect of facebook

addiction to the academic performance of G12 Amethyst. The answer is additionally it was

found that students are willing to continue their learning tasks and work with peers through

facebook interaction so as to enhance their learning academic performance.

Questionnaires

How does The Effect of Facebook Addiction to the Academic Performance of G12

Amethyst Students. (YES OR NO)

Q1. Is Facebook important to you?

Q2. Do you use facebook as a substitute for other modes of communication technology?

Q3. Did Facebook help you?

Q4. Facebook affecting academically?

Q5. Using Facebook late night?

Q6. How long facebook has been used?

Q7. Is the Facebook addictive?

Q8. How many hours a week do you spend on facebook?

Q9. How many online facebook friends do you currently have?

Q10. What is your main purpose for using facebook?

Reference

Haciefendioglu,2010