Perceived Media Platforms Towards Grade-12 Effects of Social Learners

Chapter1
Introduction

This chapter is divided into six parts: (1) Background of the Study, (2) Statement of the
Problem, (3) Significance of the Study, (4) Definition of Terms, (5) Scope and Delimitation of
the Study, (6) Hypothesis.

Part One, Background of the Study, present the rationale for selecting the present problem
and the study's frame of reference to strengthen the reason for the investigation.

Part Two, Statement of the Problem, states the general and specific objectives of the study,
which are to be addressed in the study.

Part Three, Significance of the Study, discusses the benefits each end user may derive from
and how each can profit from the results.

Part Four, Definition of Terms, defines both conceptually and operationally the key terms
and variables used in the study.

Part Five, Scope and Delimitation of the Study, specifies the limits as well as the boundaries
of the research in terms of variables, participants, instruments, and statistical tools used in
the study.

Part Six, Hypothesis, states your prediction on how your research will find.

Background of the Study

Social media has become an integral part of people’s life as this technology enable
people to network with friends and associates, share photographs, generate contents,
interact in games and real time conversations. The ever-increasing proliferation of mobile
technologies has increased the use of social media, more especially in universities where the
technology is transforming the way students communicate, collaborate, interact, and learn
(Paul, 2018).

In this process of social learning, it becomes very important for students to stay
connected to peers. Students can make friends with friends of friends and build a strong
network. They can get to know many new people and start building new connections with
them. Earlier it was very difficult to get any information about famous personalities.
Everyone had to just see them on televisions and newspapers. After social media has come
to the limelight it is very easy for everyone to follow famous personalities and influential
people. Hence, social media has played a very important role in connecting students to the
people who they take aspiration from. Social media is a beautiful platform for students to
express themselves. Many students will be scared with the thought of what will happen if
they express themselves. It helps students to share their thoughts without any fear. Social
media allows students to express in many ways, like by posting photos, blogs, individual
articles, videos, audio clips etc. This helps students to come out of the box and explore their
talents. Such events will identify the student’s talents and give them opportunities further in
life. Compared to before it’s very easy to communicate with others now. This has become
possible only with the help of social media. Social media has helped us to do away with the
old methods where students had to wait for an opportunity to participate in an event and
showcase their talents. From when social media has come into picture it has given students
a beautiful platform for them to showcase their talents.
(https://www.emertxe.com/emertxe/top-5-benefits-of-social-media-for-students/#:~:text=It
%20helps%20students%20to%20share,box%20and%20explore%20their%20talents.)

Social media platforms can be categorized according to the interests of their users
and their purposes. There are platforms that appeal to video game players, social gamers,
video sharers, professional business networks, virtual worlds, review platforms, and beyond.
Social media platforms allow people to access information in real-time, to connect, and to
find niche communities. It has helped many individuals find common ground with others
online, making the world seem more interconnected and within reach. Social media has
reshaped our lives, capturing more than 4.7 billion users worldwide and counting. Whether
or not each platform resonates with you personally, it offers a gateway for people and
brands to connect across different interests and communities.
(https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/social-media.asp)

Thus, this study will be conducted to gather more specific information as what social
media platform is used by the student of Bololacao National High School- SHS Students. As
well as their behavior towards the usage of different social media platforms.

Statement of the Problem

The general objective of the study aims to determine the level of awareness of grade-12
SHS learners of Bololacao National High School towards the effects of social media
platforms.

Specifically, it aims to:

1. Determine the awareness of Grade 12 SHS learners of Bololacao National High

School as to what social media platforms is being used by the majority.
2. Determine the highest number of social media used by the Grade 12- SHS learners
of Bololacao National High School.
3. Identify the number of learners using different social media such as TikTok, Twitter
and Facebook.
4. Determine significant differences among social media platforms.

Significance of the Study

 Future Researchers: This study will serve as baseline information to future

researchers about the influence of social media on the academic performance of
Grade 12 learners of Bololacao National High School.
 Parents: This study will give information to parents as to what social media
platform is being mostly used by their children and its effect on their academic
 performance on too much reliant on it, and to be able to think of preventive
measures to take into consideration.
 Teachers: This study will serve as indicator to teachers about the issues concerning
the usage of social media in response to the academic success of the students.
Through this, as a second-parent, teachers should have know a way to help the
student of BNHS to boost their academic performance.
 BNHS students: this study will serve as information to disseminate as to what
social media platforms is mostly used and how it can affect their studies.

Definition Of Terms

Social media. Social media refers to websites and computer programs that make
communication possible with the use of computers or mobile phones.
(https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/social-media

In this study social media refers medium used by students of Bololacao National High
School to interact with other people or somehow find updates.

Learners. Someone who is learning about a particular subject or how to do something.

(https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/learner)

In this study learners refers to the respondents of the research study.

NOTE: ADD MORE TERMS (Don’t USE WIKIPEDIA, as a Source of Information)\

Theoretical Framework

The students' gender and strand profiles constitute the input. The respondents'
levels of use of social media, particularly Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter, are an additional
factor. The procedure involves giving the respondents a survey to fill out. The
forementioned survey will determine who uses social media and how many do so. The
distribution of questionnaires to determine how social media use affects the academic
performance of Grade- 12 students is another process. The study's final output will be the
impact of social media use on Grade-12 students' academic performance.

Scope and Delimitation

The primary focus of this research work is to study the Influence of social media in
the academic performance of SHS- students. The study will comprise the Grade 12- learners
of Bololacao National High School for school year 2023-2024.