“VIRTUAL LIFE ORIENTATION, DISTURBANCE, TOLERANCE, AND WITHDRAWAL: THE

CASE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS’SMARTPHONE UTILIZATION”

A Research Presented to the

Faculty of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Main Campus, Dapitan City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Course
Nursing Research 2

Amora, Elizabeth S.
Cagatan, Justine Malou Z.
Provido, Princess T.
Rudas, Kessa Marie E.

February 2021
 Republic of the Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL
JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier
TheUniversity in ZamboangadelNorte
Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
College ofCollege
Nursingofand Alliedand
Nursing Health Sciences
Allied Health Sciences

CERTIFICATION FROM THE ADVISER

This is to certify that this undergraduate thesis entitled “VIRTUAL LIFE ORIENTATION,

DISTURBANCE, TOLERANCE AND WITHDRAWAL; THE CASE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS’

SMARTPHONE UTILIZATION” prepared and submitted by ELIZABETH S. AMORA, JUSTINE

MALOU Z. CAGATAN, PRINCESS T. PROVIDO, and KESSA MARIE E. RUDAS in partial fulfillment

for the degree of Bachelor of Science In Nursing NCM 115 ( Nursing Research 2) is checked and approved for

final oral defense of a full blown research.

ROLANDO D. DRAPER, RM, RN

Research Adviser

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 Republic of the Philippines Republic of the Philippines
JOSE RIZAL MEMORIALJOSE
STATE UNIVERSITY
RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier UniversityThe
in ZamboangadelNorte
Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
College of Nursing and AlliedofHealth
College Sciences
Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

CERTIFICATION FROM THE STATISTICIAN

This is to certify that this undergraduate thesis entitled “VIRTUAL LIFE ORIENTATION,

DISTURBANCE, TOLERANCE AND WITHDRAWAL; THE CASE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS’

SMARTPHONE UTILIZATION” prepared and submitted by ELIZABETH S. AMORA, JUSTINE

MALOU Z. CAGATAN, PRINCESS T. PROVIDO, AND KESSA MARIE E. RUDAS, in partial

fulfillment for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing NCM 115 (Nursing Research 5) has been reviewed

and examined as to the statistical tool.

ED NEIL MARATAS
Statistician

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 Republic of the Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
JOSE RIZAL
JOSEMEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University
The Premier in Zamboanga
University del Norte
in Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
CollegeCollege
of Nursing and Allied
of Nursing andHealth
Allied Sciences
Health Sciences

CERTIFICATION FROM THE ENGLISH CRITIC

This is to certify that this undergraduate thesis entitled “VIRTUAL LIFE ORIENTATION,

DISTURBANCE, TOLERANCE AND WITHDRAWAL; THE CASE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS’

SMARTPHONE UTILIZATION” prepared and submitted by ELIZABETH S. AMORA, JUSTINE

MALOU Z. CAGATAN, PRINCESS T. PROVIDO, and KESSA MARIE E. RUDAS, in partial fulfillment

for the degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing NCM 115 (Nursing Research 2) is checked and approved for

final oral defense of a full-blown research.

JOSE RALPH S. ENOY

English Critic

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 Republic of the Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
JOSE RIZAL
JOSE MEMORIAL STATESTATE
RIZAL MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
The Premier University
The Premier in Zamboanga
University del Norte
in Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
CollegeCollege
of Nursing and Allied
of Nursing HealthHealth
and Allied Sciences
Sciences

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE

The research study here to attached entitled “VIRTUAL LIFE ORIENTATION, DISTURBANCE,

TOLERANCE AND WITHDRAWAL; THE CASE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS’ SMARTPHONE

UTILIZATION” in partial fulfillment of the requirements in Nursing NCM 115 (Nursing Research 2) is

hereby accepted and approved by the thesis committee.

RIZA O. MAQUILING, RN, LPT, MN, MAN

Course Professor
Jose Rizal Memorial State University
Main Campus, Dapitan City

ACCEPTED in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course NCM 115 (Nursing Research 2), leading
to the degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GRACE R. ABAD, RN, LPT, MAN

Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Main Campus, Dapitan City

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 Republic of the Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
JOSEUniversity
The Premier RIZAL MEMORIAL STATEdel
in Zamboanga UNIVERSITY
Norte
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Gov. Guading Adaza St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte

College Gov.
of Guading
Nursing
Adaza St.,and Allied
Sta. Cruz, Health
Dapitan City, Sciences
Zamboanga del Norte

College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

APPROVAL SHEET

The research proposal entitled “VIRTUAL LIFE ORIENTATION, DISTURBANCE,

TOLERANCE AND WITHDRAWAL; THE CASE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS’ SMARTPHONE

UTILIZATION” prepared and submitted by ELIZABETH S. AMORA, JUSTINE MALOU Z. CAGATAN,

PRINCESS T. PROVIDO, and KESSA MARIE E. RUDAS, has been reviewed and approved by the panel of

examiners.

ROLANDO D. DRAPER, RM, RN, MAN

Research Study Adviser

APPROVED by the Committee on Oral Examination with the Grade of ________.

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

PATRICK G. GALLETO, EdD

Chairman

THEA C. BOBOROL, PhD GRACE R. ABAD ,RN,MAN,EdD

Member Member

ACCEPTED and APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course, NCM 115-
Nursing Research 2 , leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

GRACE R. ABAD, RN, LPT, MAN

Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The success of this study would not have been possible without the significant people who have been

so compassionate and helpful during this making.

For the improvement and production of the research itself, a deep sense of gratitude is given.

First of all, to the almighty God for His endowed wisdom, His grace and abounding love towards His creation;

To Mr. Rolando D. Draper for his/her unselfish and unfailing support as our Research Adviser;

To Riza O. Maquiling for her invaluable insights throughout the course as our Research Instructor;

To Mr. Jose Ralph S. Enoy, for our English Critic for making the Research a presentable study;

To Mr. Ed Neil Maratas, our Research Statistician for sharing his knowledge and statistical expertise, and;

To all the people who helped the researchers to complete and finish this challenging Task

Thank You Very Much!

The Researchers

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 DEDICATION

The researchers would like to dedicate this extraordinary and mind-blowing work to their respective parents,

namely:

Elisa S. Amora

Arnold A. Amora S.R

Mary Ann Z. Cagatan

Cerilo O. Cagatan

Almira T. Provido

Arnold T. Provido

Lani E.Rudas

Rodolfo Rudas Jr.

Your full moral and financial support made the researchers pursue this very difficult task and responsibility.

The Researchers

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 “ Virtual Orientation, Disturbance, Tolerance and Withdrawal; The Case Among Nursing Students’

Smartphone Utilization”

Abstract

The present study sought to determine the smartphone addiction proneness among nursing students of

the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS) of Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU),

Main Campus, Dapitan City. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed in the study.

Moreover, the study had a total of 248 respondents of nursing students from different year levels. In addition,

the researchers utilized an adopted standardized questionnaire by Kim D, Lee, Y., Nang, JN, Chung, Y. on

Development of Korean Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale (SAPS) for Youth 2014 with a 15-items

questionnaire consist of four subdomains: disturbance of adaptive functions (5 items), virtual life orientation (2

items) withdrawal (4 items), tolerance (4 items). The data collected was tabulated and analysed using

descriptive and inferential statistics. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were

drawn: As to the profile, a majority of the nursing students are female-dominated within the age ranges from 20

to 22 years old and mostly Third-year level. It can be concluded further that the students are average prone to

smartphone addiction along with disturbance of adaptive function and withdrawal. Moreover, the student is not

much prone to smartphone addiction along with virtual life orientation and lastly, the student is prone to the

smartphone along with tolerance. Finally, in terms of the test of difference, the data did provide sufficient

evidence to conclude that the First-year nursing students have a significant difference in the level of smartphone

addiction proneness as compared to the Second-year level nursing students. The number of years, time, and

amount spent among nursing student respondents did show a significant difference in the level of smartphone

addiction proneness .

Keyword: Smartphone Addiction, CNAHS, JRMSU, SAPS, Nursing student

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 Table of Contents

Page

TITLE PAGE i

CERTIFICATION FROM ADVISER ii

CERTIFICATION FROM THE STATISTICIAN iii

CERTIFICATION FROM THE ENGLISH CRITIC iv

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE v

APPROVAL SHEET vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT vii

DEDICATION viii

ABSTRACT ix

TABLE OF CONTENTS x-xii

LIST OF TABLES xiii-xiv

LIST OF FIGURES xv

Chapter

1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Introduction 1-2

Theoretical Framework of the Study 2-3

The Schema of the Study 4

Statement of the Problem 5

Hypothesis 5

Significance of the Study 6

Scope and Delimitation of the Study 7

Definition of Terms 7-8

2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Literature 9

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 Studies 9-20

Synthesis and Gap 20-21

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Method Use 22

Research Environment 22

Respondents of the Study 22-23

Sampling Procedure 23-24

Research Instrument 24

Scoring Procedure 25-26

Validation of Instrument 26

Data Gathering Procedure 26-27

Statistical Treatment of Data 27-28

Ethical Consideration 28

4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Profile of the Respondents 29-30

Smartphone Usage 30-31

Virtual Life Orientation 31-32

Disturbance 32-33

Withdrawal 33-34

Tolerance 34-35

Test of Deference 35-36

5. SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary 37-38

Hypothesis 38

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 Method 38

Findings 38-39

Conclusion 39

Recommendation 40

REFERENCES 41-46

APPENDICES

Appendix A Letter to the Dean 48

Appendix B Letter to the Respondents 49

Appendix C Letter of the Respondents 50

Appendix D Questionnaire 51-53

Appendix E Curriculum Vitae 54-57

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 List of Tables

Table Page

1 Research Respondents Distribution 23-24

2 Scoring Procedure 25-26

3 Frequency count and percentage distribution of respondents’ profile 29-30

4 Frequency count and percentage distribution of respondent’s 31

smartphone usage

5 Level of the smartphone utilization among nursing 32

students along with virtual life orientation

6 Level of the smartphone utilization among nursing 33

students along with disturbance of adaptive functions

7 Level of the smartphone utilization among nursing 34

students along with withdrawal

8 Level of the smartphone utilization among nursing 34-35

students along with tolerance

9 Test of difference in the level of smartphone utilization 35

among nursing students when the data analyzed as to their profile

pent in smartphone usage.

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 List of Figures

Figure Page

1 Schema of the Study 4

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