Kalinga State University

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Tabuk City, Kalinga

December 09, 2022

Dear Dean:

Greetings!

We the students of First year BAPos-1B will conduct a quantitative research study entitled, “Effects
of Mobile Phone Dependency to the Academic Performance of Second Year Students of Bachelor of Arts
in Political Science at Kalinga State University Dagupan Campus”

The said research study aims to gather data and breakthrough information from the respective
Second Year College students about the effects of mobile phone dependency to the academic
performance of Kalinga State University.

In accordance to this, we are seeking participation through the means of questionnaires for further
analysis. Rest assured that the data from you will be treated with great confidentiality

Your participation and cooperation are highly favored!

Respectfully yours,

The Proponents

Espita, Ryla A. Maga-ao, Kristine A.

Macayba, Christpher C. Cannabang, Mirasol S.

Tuguinay, Wendell B.

Noted By: Approved By:

Mr. Rodolfo B. Tucay, Jr., MST Mr. Ronaldo B. Bulwayan, MAED

Faculty In-Charge/Subject Teacher College Dean
Name:______________ Age:_____

Year/ Course_____: Gender:____

MOBILE PHONE DEPENDECY LEVEL

A. DIRECTION: Kindly evaluate the following statements by checking the

appropriate column corresponding to your desired response using the scale stated:

[4=Strongly AGREE] [3=AGREE] [2=DISAGREE] [1=Strongly DISAGREE]

MOBILE PHONE DEPENDENCY LEVEL 4 3 2 1

1. I find myself spending more time on my cell or mobile
phone than I realize.
2. find myself mindlessly passing time on a regular basis by
staring at my cell or mobile phone.
3. I seem to lose track of time when I’m using my cell or
mobile phone?
4. I find myself spending more time texting, tweeting or
emailing as opposed to talking to people in person
5. The amount of time I spend on my cell or mobile phone been
increasing.
6. I wish I could be a little less involved with my cell or mobile
phone.
7. I sleep with my cell or mobile phone (turned on) under My
pillow or next to my bed regularly?
8. I find myself viewing and answering texts, tweets and emails
at all hours of the day and night—even when it means
interrupting other things I am doing.
9. I text, email, tweet or surf while driving or doing other
similar activities that require my focused attention and
concentration.
10. I feel my use of cell or mobile phone decreases My
productivity at times.
11. I feel reluctant to be without my cell or mobile phone, even
For a short time.
12. When my cell or mobile phone rings, beeps or buzzes, I
feel an intense urge to check for texts, tweets, emails, updates, etc
B. DIRECTION: Kindly evaluate the following statements by checking the

appropriate column corresponding to your desired response using the scale stated:

[4=Strongly AGREE] [3=AGREE] [2=DISAGREE] [1=Strongly DISAGREE]

EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONE DEPENDENCY 4 3 2 1

1.Mobile phones help me gain more vocabulary knowledge by
visiting Dictionaries like Merriam Webster to double check
spelling, word definitions and alternative word choices.
2. Mobile phones help me stay organized and on top of tasks, homework, projects.
3. Mobile phones reduces my time on studies and involve in
unwanted things in class.
4. Mobile phones does not help me finish my Activities and
Performance Tasks.
5. Mobile phones help me in researching especially when I am
not familiar on the topic or lesson discussed.
6. Mobile phones causes disturbance to me during class
discussions.
7. Mobile phones help me in reviewing my lessons through the
means of pictures or images taken.
8. Mobile phones lessens my time to review for exams or
quizzes.
9. Mobile phones motivate me to join every online class.
10. Mobile phones improve my learning ability.
C. DIRECTION: Kindly evaluate the following statements by checking the

appropriate column corresponding to your desired response using the scale stated:

[4=Strongly AGREE] [3=AGREE] [2=DISAGREE] [1=Strongly DISAGREE]

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 4 3 2 1
1. I made myself ready in all my subjects.
2. I pay attention and listen during every discussion.
3. I actively participate in every discussion.
4. I enjoy homework and activities because they help me
improve my skills in every subject.
5. I exert more effort when I do difficult assig
6. I review the discussed lessons before quizzes or
examinations.
7. I spend my vacant time in doing my assignments or studying
my lesson.
8. I study harder to improve my performance when I get low
grades.
9. I study the lessons I missed if I was absent from the class.
10. I prefer finishing my studying and assignments first before
using my cell or mobile phone.
Name:___ Age:___

Year/Course:___ Gender:___

DIRECTION: Kindly read the following questions honestly, and check the

appropriate column corresponding to your desired response. QUESTION YES NO

Are you a Mobile/Smart/ Cell Phone user?

If you answer is YES, please continue answering the survey.

. 1. In your estimation, how many hours do you use your mobile phone?

o 1-2 hours
o 3-4 hours
o 5-6 hours
o 6 hours and above

2. Do you use your Mobile/Smart/ Cell Phone when answering your activities, performance task and
other related academic activities?

o Never
o Sometimes
o Often
o Always

3. How often do you use your Mobile/Smart/ Cell Phone when answering your

activities, performance task and other related academic activities?

o Never
o Sometimes
o Often
o Always

4. Based on your responses, can you consider yourself as a mobile/smart/cell

phone "dependent"?

o Yes
o No