Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM

Background of the Study

Facebook has attracted considerable attention among researchers as it

offers an online platform on which users create profiles, generate and share

contents and information as well as interact with other known and unknown

contacts. According to Inside Facebook Gold (2011), Facebook has experienced

vast expansion in recent years with its 661.3 million users representing annual

growth of 45.2%. Its business value has also surged to US$50 billion after an

investment by Goldman Sachs in early 2011. (Rouis et al, 2011).

There are several identified entry points that can provide an easy access

to the social networking sites or social media applications such as iPad, tablets,

desktops, laptops, and smartphones as identified by Badri, etal (2017). Facebook

is undeniably one of the social networking sites which attracted millions of users

all over the world, particularly young people. As stated by Kirschner & Karpinski

(2010), it also has attracted a number of adults with users aged 24-34 with an

increase of 181% and those who are in their 35 years with a 98% increase.

Nevertheless, the prevalence of Facebook usage remains higher among college

students and young adult. Students have found Facebook to be an effective tool

in updating themselves with various curricular and extra-curricular activities

amidst their training for collaboration and information sourcing. Facebook has

also entered the educational system, in time, as teachers begin utilizing its
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increased accessibility to reach their students for the purpose of school

announcements and assignments (Carreon, et al 2019).

Kirschner and Karpinski (2010) reasoned out that college students spent a

considerable amount of time using the website that it may already have an

impact on their daily activities. Their study reported that 46% of their sample

used it for making assignments while 36% used it for sending instant

communication through chat or email, and 38% for computer gaming usage.

This platform, as agreed by many Facebook users, has been very useful as an

instrument for interacting among people from the various parts of the world and

serves as a primary podium for communication for people from the different

walks of life.

There are existing research studies pertaining to the relationship between

social media usage and academic performance of students. The evolution of

technology and change is inevitable, as for instance, the real value of personal

life interaction is now taken aside because of the use of social networking sites.

Along with many social networking sites, people, especially the students, are

attracted or tempted to chat with their friends or to surf the Internet instead of

doing their homework or reading their notes. Many students are addicted to the

Internet and spent long hours in social networking sites. (Abrenica etal, n.d.)

Despite the numerous advantages brought about by these social networking

sites in the sector of education nowadays, the fact remains that spending too much time

on these platforms especially Facebook may have an impact to the academic

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performance of the students. Hence, the conduct of this study aims to find out the

effects of Facebook to the academic performance of the senior high school students.

Statement of the Problem

This study will determine the effects of Facebook to the academic

performance of the senior high school students.

Specifically, it seeks to answer the following:

1. What is the profile of the senior high school students in terms of:

a. age;

b. gender;

c. grade level;

d. general weighted average in the last school year; and

e. socio-economic status?

2. What are the effects of Facebook to the academic performance of the

senior high school students?

3. Is there a significant relationship between the profile of the senior high

school and the effects of Facebook to their academic performance?

Null Hypothesis

The following null hypothesis will be tested with the data resultant of this

study.

1. There is no significant relationship between the profile of the senior high

school and the effects of Facebook to their academic performance.

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Scope and Delimitation

The study will be conducted to find out the effects of Facebook to the academic

performance of the senior high school students who are currently enrolled in this school

year 2021-2022 at Bani East Integrated School in Bani, Pangasinan.

It will be delimited to the profile of the senior high school students

including their academic performance in the previous school year and the effects

of Facebook to their academic performance. It will also look into the relationship

between the profile of the senior high school students and the effects of

Facebook to their academic performance.

Significance of the Study

The research output is considered deemed important for the following

reasons:

Senior High School Students. This study will benefit the students in

terms of providing awareness on the effects of social media applications to their

academic performance.

Secondary School Teachers. This study could help educators in

________________________________________________________________.

School Administrators. The outcomes of the study are believed

to be __________________________________________________________.
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Future Researchers. The results of the study may reveal insights that

will help future researchers with similar study __________________________.

Definition of Terms

For better understanding of the terms used in this study, the following

were defined operationally and conceptually according to their usage in the

study.

Academic Performance. In this study, it refers to the level of student’s

achievement across various learning areas in senior high school.

Effects. This refers to the result or outcome of senior high school

students' usage and exposure to Facebook.

_______. In the study, it refers to the __________________.

_______. It refers to the ____________________________.

_______. In this study, it refers to the _________________.

_______. In this study, it is the ______________________.

_______. In this study, it refers to the _________________.

_______. This refers to the __________________________.

_______. In this study, it ___________________________.

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Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents the literature and studies taken from different

publications and sources that have relevance to this study. The insights gained

served as guide and direction in the conceptualization of this study.

RELATED LITERATURE

Literature of your study (Replace this with the sub topics)

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Another Literature

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Another Literature

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RELATED STUDIES

_______ (____) made a study on the ________________________

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Furthermore,_______________________________________________

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Similarly, the findings of ______ (________) with regards to the

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In addition, _______ (_____) in his/her/their study on _____________

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The findings of _______ (_____) in his/her/their study,

“_______________________________________________________________”_

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In the study of ______ al (______), it demonstrated _____________

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___________ et al (___) concluded that ___________________

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Likewise, _________ et al (_______) revealed that________________

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The study of _____ and _______ (_____) showed that ______________

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The related studies presented are similar with the present study with

regards to the ___________________________________________________

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Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework of this study is reflected in Figure 1. It

describes the profile of the ________________________________________

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Input Process Output

Replace this with Replace this with the

the Independent Replace this with the Dependent Variable of
Variable of your Intevening Variable of your study
study your study

Figure 1. Paradigm of the Study

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Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methodologies and procedures in the gathering

and treatment of data needed for the study. The discussion focused on the

research design, sources of data, research subjects, data gathering procedure,

data gathering instrument and the statistical treatment of data.

Research Design

The researcher will use a descriptive method of research. According to

_____ (_____), descriptive research design provides ______________________

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_______ (______) states that descriptive study attempts to describe

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Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study will be _____________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________ during the SY 2021-2022. The sampling

scheme to be applied in the selection of respondents will be shown Table 1.

Table 1
Distribution of Respondents

Number of
Total Number of Grade Level Respondents
(Samples)

Total

Data Gathering Instrument

The researcher will use a set of descriptive-survey questionnaire as data

gathering tool. The survey questionnaire is adopted from _______________

which will modified by the researchers to align with the problems presented in

this study. The questionnaire is composed of _______ parts.

The first part will comprise of the profile of the __________________. On

the other hand, the second part of the questionnaire is about the __________

_________________________________________________________________.
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Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will prepare a letter of request and will seek approval from

the school head. Once approved, the researchers will personally distribute and

administer the questionnaire to the intended respondents.

After that, the researcher will retrieve the questionnaire from the

respondents and will be tallied, tabulated and analyzed using the appropriate

statistical treatment of data.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The gathered data will be tabulated and analyzed applying the appropriate

statistical measures and computed using _______________________________.

The first problem stated in this study which seeks for the profile of the

_________________________________________________________________

will be presented using frequency and percentages.

For the ____________________________________________________,

the distribution of responses on the following three-point scale will be presented

and interpreted using the description as follows:

Scale Mean Scale Descriptive Equivalent

5
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Chapter 4

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter presents the data that were gathered, analyzed and

interpreted. The data were presented in tables showing the findings on the

_________________________________________________________________.

Profile of the ____________________

The data gathered on the profile of the ___________________________

_________________________________________________________________

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Profile of the _____________

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Chapter 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter introduces the summary of findings of the study, the

conclusions drawn from the findings and the recommendations made by the

researcher.

SUMMARY

The study aimed to find out the __________________________

_________________________________________________________________

__________________.

The study used a descriptive method of research and employed a set of

descriptive-survey questionnaire as data gathering tool. _______________

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Findings of the Study

This section presents the findings of the study on the ______________

_________________________________________________________________

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CONCLUSIONS

Based from the findings of the study, the following conclusions are drawn.

1. ____________________________________________________________

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2. ____________________________________________________________

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3. ____________________________________________________________

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4. ____________________________________________________________

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RECOMMENDATIONS

On the basis of the foregoing findings and conclusions, the following are

recommended for _________________________________________________.

1. ____________________________________________________________

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2. ____________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________

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3. ____________________________________________________________

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4. ____________________________________________________________

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BIBLIOGRAPHY SAMPLE
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A. Books

Corpuz, Brenda B. and Salandanan, Gloria. Principles of Teaching I 4 th

Edition. Lorimar Publishing Inc. 2015.

B. Journals

Albarico, Shela H. et al. Adequacy of Instructional Materials Used by

Teachers in Teaching Technology and Livelihood Education.
International Conference on Law, Education and Humanities (ICLEH’14),
Pattaya, Thailand, 2014.

C. Thesis/ Dissertation

Ariaso, Delsa A. The Plight of Technology and Livelihood Education

Teachers in Selected Schools in the Municipality of Naval, Biliran,
Philippines. Naval State University, Naval, Biliran, 2016.

D. Other Sources

Department of Education. Educational Facilities Manual. 2010.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/vocational-education

http://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12

http://www.gov.ph
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APPENDIX A

Letter Request to the School Head

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Pangasinan I
BANI EAST INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Lingayen, Pangasinan

______________
__________________
__________________
__________________

Sir/ Madam:

The undersigned who are currently working on a research study entitled

“_________________________” as a partial requirement for the subject
________________ .

In this connection, may we request permission from your office to administer

survey-questionnaire to the ______________________. Rest assured that all of the data
and information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

Your kind consideration and approval to this request is highly appreciated.

Thank you very much!

Very truly yours,

_________________________
Researcher
Noted:

________________________
Adviser

_______________________
Subject Teacher
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APPENDIX B

Letter to the Respondents

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Pangasinan I
BANI EAST INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Lingayen, Pangasinan

________________

Dear Respondents,

The undersigned who are currently working on a thesis entitled

“__________________________” as a partial requirement for the subject
__________ .

In view hereof, you were chosen as one of the respondents to accomplish the
attached questionnaire. Your sincere cooperation and kindest consideration is earnestly
desired.

Rest assured that your answer will be held in strict confidence and will only be
used for the sole purpose of this study.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Very truly yours,

_________________________
Researchers
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APPENDIX C

Questionnaire

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Pangasinan I
BANI EAST INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Lingayen, Pangasinan

________________________________________________________
___________________________

Name of Respondent: ______________________________________________

(Optional)
I . Profile of the ______
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RESUME