The Impact of Cyberspace Usage Affecting Sleep Deprivation

of Grade 10 Students of Agusan del Sur National Science High School

A Research Paper in Senior High Department

Submitted as partial

Antonio Miguel T. Amelda

Cathy Vanessa G. Bustamante

Dale Julianne T. Niog

Ivan Kurt P. Dela Peña

Kyla Mae B. Ga

Maria Elfleda R. Simbre

Maria Luisa S. Carable

Roi David Gabica

Rynenn Gavino

Nolram Aslee N. Gabertan

Fritz RJ T. Santing

Krian Disney C. Zaldivar

Noraine Princess G. Tabangcora (SST-III)

Practical Research 1 Adviser

June, 2021

Agusan del Sur National Science High School

 CHAPTER 1

Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Adolescence is a period of marked sleep where pattern changes and sleep problems may result

from both erogenous and exogenous factors. The biological rhythm is important to maintain a schedule of

hours for sleeping, studying, working, leisure, and meals. When behaviour is not adjusted to the biological

rhythm, a temporal disorder results (Fischer, 1993). Since the mid-80’s, and with the growth of the

internet and its outstanding position in the media, the habit of “surfing the web” at night has gained

popularity and followers among young people and particularly adolescents, who become easy prey of

surfing groups. There is a strong relationship between quality of sleep and quality of wakefulness that is,

not sleeping or sleeping poorly leads to difficulties to accomplish the activities that require marked

alertness.

Widespread internet availability can substantially benefit people by enhancing their access to a

broad range of information and creates an avenue for social communication and entertainment. However,

as internet usage becomes ubiquitous, it is necessary to understand its role in tying personality

differences to key aspects of health such as nightly sleep disturbances and daily fatigue.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Adequate sleep is essential for growth hormone secretion that is required for normal physical

development, particularly in adolescents. Previous studies revealed sleep problems in up to 40% of

Taiwanese college students (Kang and Chen, 2009; Lin et al., 2018). With the increasing popularity of

smartphones together with all its advanced technology, the use of the smartphone before sleep has

become a habit for adolescents that could prolong sleep latency and decrease sleep duration (Yang et al.,

2019). Impaired sleep capitulate a variety of negative consequences, including impaired attentiveness,

poor reasoning, and compulsion control failures. Because of this, sleep impairment is inimical to everyday

life, ranging from performance reductions in academic settings to increases in mental illness. Identifying

sleep impairment is thus a requisite step forward in elucidating ways to lessen the severe burdens that
accompanies sleep loss. Problematic internet use has been considerably linked to psychiatric and

behavioural problems in adolescents and young adults, with unstable individuals being prone to

uncontrollable or extreme internet use. Simply, problematic internet use may delay sleep onset and it

predicts poor sleep quality.

1.4 Significance of the Study

This study’s finding will contribute greatly to adolescents who are sleeping late. Sleep is a crucial

purpose that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you energized and alert. Without enough

sleep, the brain cannot function properly. Sleeping less than 7-8 hours every night is associated to an

increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

This study is significant to adolescents who are not aware of somatic changes, cognitive and

affective disorders to automobile accidents. It also concerns Problematic Internet Use (PIU), which is

related to sleep problems such as reduce sleeping time, the tendency to sleep later, sleep disturbance,

insomnia, an increased level of tiredness, and excessive daytime sleepiness and poor school

performance. Besides, exposure to the bright-light of the screen until late at night may result in

suppression of melatonin secretion.

1.1 Conceptual Framework

Cyberspace Sleep Deprivation

Figure 1 presents the conceptual framework of the study. It consists of two variables, cyberspace as

an independent variable and sleep deprivation as the dependent variable.

In Figure 1, cyberspace as an independent variable pertains to a virtual world created by networked

computers and computer networks on the Internet. It is a fictitious electronic domain that is not bound by

space or physical restrictions. Since it became a prominent source of information in society, cyberspace

has had numerous influences and impressions. Adolescents' interest in the social sphere has grown due

to the rapid expansion of cyberspace.

 Another variable, sleep deprivation, refers to the state in which the desire for sleep or the inability to

get adequate sleep is underlined. It is also known as sleeplessness and has been linked to physical and

mental health concerns such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, memory loss, anxiety, and

insomnia.

CHAPTER 2

Methodology

2.1 Research Design

For this study, the researchers will be using case study for the research design, cyberspace is all

about the use of technologies, gadgets and other platforms that involves online social communication. In

this case, the researchers will investigate how cyberspace affects sleep deprivation.

It has been reported that problematic Internet use may affect sleep quality, due to reducing

rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, slow-wave sleep, and sleep efficiency, or suppressing onset time of

melatonin secretion and delay in the beginning of sleep due to the bright light of a computer screen at

midnights. (Moattari, 2017)

2.2 Respondents

Researchers use the Grade 10 students from Agusan del Sur National Science High School as

the respondents.

2.3 Sampling Technique

The study will sample on the Grade 10 students of Agusan del Sur National Science High School

and the researchers will be using convenience sampling. Since convenience sampling will be using the

Grade 10 students as the respondents and it would be very convenient for the researchers. The

researcher will be undergoing surveys and will be used for data collection. A structured questionnaire will
be constructed for the survey and will be distributed to the respondents through online or social media

platforms.

2.4 Data Gathering

The researchers will be conducting a survey through online or any social media platforms to send

the constructed well- structured questionnaires to the said respondents, the data gathered from the

survey will suffice the needed information to answer the said objectives.

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 Survey Form
Name:
Class:

Answer the question asked. Highlight your answer with YELLOW.

Do you have an internet connection

Yes

No

Do you enjoy having internet?

Yes

No

What is your purpose in using the internet?

Online class

Entertainment (social media, and online games)

Surfing through Google

How many hours do you spend in the internet a day?

3-4 hours

5-9 hours

10 to more hours

What time do you usually sleep

9 pm

11 pm

12 am

Other: _________

How many hours of sleep do you get?

 4-5 hours

6-7 hours

8-10 hours

Other: ___________

How long does it take you to fall asleep

5-10 minutes

11-15 minutes

Other: ________

Main sleep complaints (multiple choice)

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

Daytime

Strong urge to take a nap during the day

Unusual breathing patterns

Irritability or anxiety

Impaired performance at school

Lack of concentration

depression

Did you consider reducing the time spent on internet

Yes

No

Do you do anything in bed to help you get to sleep such as:

Counting

Lying still

Relaxation exercise

Other: ______________