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TECHNOLOGY ALTERATION THROUGH GENERATION:

INVESTIGATING THE DIFFERENT EFFECTS OF ADVANCEMENT
IN ICT ACROSS GENERATIONS AT CALAMBA CITY SCIENCE
INTEGRATED SCHOOL S.Y. 2022-2023
A Research Project Submitted to the

Faculty of Calamba City Science Integrated School
Calamba City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

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DE JESUS, JIAN B.
ILAO, ANSELMO GIAN
LAGATAO, FRANCHESCA D.
July 2023
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ABSTRACT
Each generation grew up in a completely different trend, timeline, and
experience. Due to this, each generation developed different sets of thinking,
judgment, and knowledge. Keeping this in mind, the researchers focused on how each
generation interacts with ICT to further investigate this concept. Our study,
Technology Alteration Through Generation: Investigating the Different Effects of
Advancement In ICT Across Generation At Calamba City Science Integrated School
S.Y. 2022-2023, aims to investigate how ICT advancement affects each generation.
Our study is focused mainly on the common users of ICT: Homeland
generation, Millennials, and Generation X. To gather data, 2 participants were chosen
for each generation. A google form link containing five questions was used to gather
the participants’ insights, opinions, and ideas. Through the questionnaire, the
researchers were able to gather and analyze responses revolving around the following
ideas: the effect of ICT on the judgment and perspective of the generations, the
problems that can occur due to the generational gap in ICT, which generation is
mostly affected by ICT advancement, and the pros and cons of ICT development.
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After gathering, interpreting, and analyzing the data, several conclusions were
made: most individuals from Homeland to Gen X generations have their judgment
and perspective changed due to ICT, the generational gaps in ICT produce different
levels of knowledge on ICT for each generation and such differences can create a
conflict between generations, older generations (some Generation Xs and some
Millennials) struggle with ICT advancement the most while the younger generations
(Homeland and some Millennials) struggle with ICT the least, and ICT advancement
is highly advantageous.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers would like to say thank you to the research teacher, Sir Aries
Magnaye, for helping and guiding the researchers to do this kind of research. Without
him, the researchers will not fully understand how to accomplish it. The researchers
really appreciate it because it helps them to have an idea on how to do it properly.
Also, this will serve as a guide to their future research paper. The researchers would
like to say thank you for having this kind of requirement because it really helps to
answer the problems that the people face in society. The researchers also want to
thank the respondents for helping them gather the data to be used for this research.
The paper would not be complete without them.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE…………………………………………............................ i
ABSTRACT………………………………………….............................. ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT………………………………………….............. iv
LIST OF TABLES…………………………………………..................... viii
LIST OF FIGURES…………………………………………................... viii
Chapter
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction…………………………………………............................ 1
Theoretical Framework…………………………………………............ 4
Conceptual Framework…………………………………………........... 5
Statement of the Problem…………………………………………........ 6
Significance of the Study…………………………………………......... 6
Scope and Limitations of the Study…………………………………… 8
Definition of Terms………………………………………….................. 9
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Theme/Topic 1…………………………………………........................ 11
Theme/Topic 2…………………………………………........................ 11
Theme/Topic 3…………………………………………........................ 12
Theme/Topic 4…………………………………………........................ 13
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Theme/Topic 5…………………………………………........................ 13
Theme/Topic 6…………………………………………........................ 14
Theme/Topic 7…………………………………………........................ 15
Theme/Topic 8…………………………………………........................ 17
Synthesis…………………………………………................................ 18
3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design…………………………………………...................... 21
Locale of the Study/ Sampling Procedure…………………………... 22
Participants of the Study…………………………………………......... 23
Data – Gathering Procedure………………………………………….... 23
Data Analysis………………………………………….......................... 24
Research Instrument…………………………………………............... 24
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument…………………………… 25
4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Objectives…………………………………………............................... 27
Presentation of gathered data in a table
Table 1. Responses of Participant 1……..................................... 28

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Analysis of Data
Table 7. The Contents that Appear on the Devices of the

Participants that Belong to Different Generations and their
Perspectives towards ICT……..................................................... 35
Table 8. The Struggles and the Advancement of ICT.................. 36
Theme 1. Variation of Contents................................................. 37
Theme 2. Perspectives affected by ICT....................................... 38
Theme 3. Struggles in ICT......................................................... 39
Theme 4. Advancement of ICT................................................... 40
Interpretation of Data……………………………............................. 41
5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary……………………………................................................ 43
Conclusions………………………................................................... 44
Recommendations……………………….......................................... 46
BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………............................................. 47
APPENDICES………………………................................................. 51
Appendix A: Raw Survey Data....................................... 52
RESEARCHER’S PROFILE…………............................................. 55
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
Table 1. Responses of Participant 1............................................ 28
Table 7. The Contents that Appear on the Devices of the

Participants that Belong to Different Generations and their
Perspectives towards ICT............................................................ 35
Table 8. The Struggles and the Advancement of ICT................... 36
LIST OF FIGURES
Table Page
1. Research Paradigm............................................................. 5
2. William Strauss and Neil Howe Framework......................... 4

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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
This study focuses on the effects of advancement in Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) across generations. This includes the generation
of the Generation X, Millennial (Gen Y), and Generation Z. The advancement of ICT
over the past few years can benefit people from different generations. However it has
negative effects especially for those who are more exposed to ICT. According to the
study entitled Information Technology: Contemporary Technology Issues, there are
several problems about Cybercrime (cyberbullying, cyberterrorism, computer virus,
hacking, and identity theft), Piracy and Copyright, Privacy and Data Security,
Information Access, and Social Issues (Internet Addiction and Knowledge Gap
Theory).
There are several studies about the issues in ICT but little to none are about
the effect of advancement of ICT in different generations. This study aims to
investigate this topic to give new insights and suggestions that can help ICT to
improve and overcome the generational gap problems in the modern world.
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Background of the Study
The effects of advancement in Information and Communication Technologies
(ICT) across generations. This includes the generation of the Generation X,
Millennial (Gen Y), and Generation Z. Gen X had television back then and were
influenced by portable music (such as CDs and cassettes), Millennials were
influenced by the rise of the Internet, and Generation Z—the most recent generation
—was influenced by social media. The fast advancement of technology shows that
there is a gap between different generations in using ICT. (Wardynski, 2020)
The Information and Communication Technologies, which is also known as
ICT is defined as a technological resource and tools that are utilized to transmit, store,
create, share, or exchange information that is referred to as information and
communication. The Internet (websites, blogs, and emails), live broadcasting
technologies (such as radio, television, and webcasting), recorded broadcasting
technologies (such as podcasting, audio and video players, and storage devices), and
telephony (such as fixed or mobile, satellite, visio/video-conferencing, etc.) are
examples of these technological tools and resources. (UNESCO, 2009)
Millennials and Generation Z are more exposed to ICT that’s why they are
considered as Digital Natives. Millennials grew up in a time when information and

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communication technology (ICT) was rapidly evolving and widely used in a variety
of everyday activities. The internet, personal mobile ICT devices, and online SNS are
seen as beneficial inventions for society by Millennials, who lead the adoption of new
ICT devices and services such as smartphones, tablets, and online Social Network
Services, or SNS. (Yongsung Lee, 2019) While in Generation Z, technology has
become a part of their lives, especially students. Based on an online survey conducted
in Yogyakarta State University, 142 students in their first and third years were
familiar with utilizing ICT to support their learning activities, including the use of
social media, web browsers, online communication platforms, and instructional
videos (Ali Muhtadi, 2021). Research also shows that the average 8- to 10-year-old
consumes a variety of media for almost 8 hours per day, while older children and
adolescents consume media for approximately 11 hours per day (Impact of
technology on kids today (and tomorrow)., 2019).
On the other hand, Generation X are known as Non-Digital Natives due to
their lack of experience in the advancement of ICT. The oldest generation are on the
stability, simplicity, and security side, that’s why they are a little less willing to use
newer technologies. Back then, the world was transitioning toward a digital-first
society. They are the first generation to adopt the Walkman, a little tape player with
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light earphones which individuals haul around so they can pay attention to music.
Also, the generation x communicated via email and phone calls. (Karr, 2023)
Theoretical Framework
Figure 1. Theoretical Framework
In relation to the study’s variable generation, the researchers anchored the
study on the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory by William Strauss and Neil Howe.
As stated on the framework, the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory states that there
is a cycle of a recurring pattern within generations. Aside from that, the theory also
identified different generations and described their characteristics. For the study’s
variable ICT, the researchers anchored the study on the Constructionist theory of
learning of Emeritus Seymour Papert.

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As stated on the framework, “The theory proposed that computer
programming and debugging can provide children a way to think about their own
thinking and learn about their own learning.” (MIT, 2016)
Conceptual Framework
Figure 2. Conceptual Framework
As further shown in the preceding paradigm, the INPUT box contains the
variables of the study. The INPUT box also contains the aim of the study which is to
analyze technology alteration through the generation and investigate the different
effects of ICT advancement across generations. On the other hand, the
THROUGHPUT box contains the processes that will be applied in the study. This
includes the process in how the data will be acquired and the process of analyzing and
interpreting the data acquired.

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And finally, for the OUTPUT box, the researchers included the study outcomes which
are the response from the participants that will be analyzed.
Statement of the Problem
This study was conducted to analyze technology alteration through the
generation and investigate the different effects of ICT advancement across
generations.
1. How does ICT affect the judgment and perspective of individuals from the
Homeland to Gen X generations?
2. What are the problems that can occur because of the generational gap in ICT?
3. Based on the findings, what particular generation is affected by the imminent
advancement in ICT across generations?
4. What are the pros and cons of ICT development through generations?
Significance of the Study
Nowadays people are surrounded with plenty of information because of
technological advancement. ICT modified the process of acquiring information it is
now more convenient and easier to access. This study aims to determine the distinct
effects of ICT in different generations due to the generational gap. The researchers
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believe that the result of this research would provide exceedingly assistance to the
following:
Non-Digital Natives
Individuals who are part of Gen X are not familiar with ICT since they are
raised in an environment where the main source of information is dissimilar.
Technology advancement altered the process of gathering information, Gen X seems
to experience difficulties to keep up with the pace of advancement due to the changes
that come with it. The researchers anticipate that this study will come up with new
insights to overcome their problem.
Digital Natives
Millennial – Homeland generation is part of digital natives, however, most of
them are prone to be a victim of disinformation, especially millennials. They don’t
know how to check if the source of information is credible and because of that
millennials are easily influenced by what they see on the internet. Given how fast the
progress of ICT is now in the 21st period the outcome of the study will also help the
Homeland or younger generation to recognize the problems of the older generation.
The result of this study will possibly improve their skills in obtaining reliable
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DICT
The Department of Information and Communications Technology is “An
innovative, safe and happy nation that thrives through and is enabled by Information
and Communications Technology.” The findings of the study would possibly provide
new intel and assist the DICT vision to help Filipinos in using technology. The
outcome will be beneficial for a strategy that involves planning and implementing a
policy that promotes the ICT development agenda.
Future researchers
The findings of this study will be beneficial to future researchers. It can
provide new ideas, and knowledge, as well as suggestions that can contribute to the
researchers. In addition, this may unlock new insights to examine and evaluate the
continuation of the study.
Scope and Limitations
The purpose of this research aims to determine the impact of advancement in
ICT across generations. This will help the population to be aware of the effects and to
know the perspectives of the Non-Digital Natives and Digital Natives in the
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guidance to Generation X who can’t keep up with the new technology. This research
only limits the impacts on the people who live in the Philippines using articles and
trusted studies as sources.
The researchers made a survey regarding the opinions of the chosen
participants in the advancement of ICT. Chosen people from the generation of
Generation X, Millennial, and Homeland can participate in this survey. It is
conducted online to ensure the safety of all.
Definition of Terms
To guide the readers in the discussion and for the purpose of clarity, the
conceptual and operational definition of terms employed in this study are hereby
presented:
DICT The Department of Information and Communications secures the development
of ICT in the Philippines by providing essential services and access to infrastructure.
Generation X According to the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory, this is a
generation of individuals born in 1961-1981. In the current year, 2023, this generation
is of individuals with the ages of 42-62.

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Homeland Generation According to the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory, this is a
generation of individuals born in 2005–present. In the current year, 2023, this
generation is of individuals with the age of 18 and below.
ICT Information and Communications Technology is a tool that helps to share,
exchange, and transmit information. It is a unified system that's important for
innovations that prompt social and economic development.
Millennial Generation - According to the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory, this is
a generation of individuals born in 1982–2004. In the current year, 2023, this
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Chapter 2
REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Related Literature
ICT
As stated by Koushik Das (2019) in The Role and Impact of ICT in Improving
the Quality of Education: An Overview, “ICT stands for Information and
Communication Technologies and are define, for the purpose of this primer, as a
‘diverse set technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create,
disseminate, store, and manage information.’”
Additionally, Brown (2020) stated in the article The Importance of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), that “ICT permeates all aspects
of life, providing newer, better, and quicker ways for people to interact, network, seek
help, gain access to information, and learn.”
Homeland Generation
One of the earliest theories entitled The Strauss–Howe generational theory
(1991) coined the term “Homeland Generation”. The “Homeland Generation" was
defined to be the generation of people born in 2005 up to recent. But even with the
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established term, different terms and conditions are used in recent times to define the
Homeland Generation.
Mulroy (2023) uses the term “Generation Z” and states that “Gen Z spans
from 1997 to 2012, meaning anyone born within those years belongs to this
generation.”
Mckinsey (2023) on the other hand, also uses the term “Generation Z” but
states that “Generation Z comprises people born between 1996 and 2010.” Mckinsey
also added that Gen Zs can also be called “digital natives”.
Millennial Generation
Similar to “Homeland Generation”, this term was also coined by The Strauss–
Howe generational theory (1991). This generation was defined to be those born
between 1982–2004. The term “Millennial" is still used in recent times however, the
age range of the generation is varied.
According to Schumer (2020), “anyone born between 1982 and 2000, which
is now 83.1 million people or more than a quarter of the U.S. population, are
considered Millennials by the U.S. Census Bureau.”
On the other hand, according to Beresford research (2022), millennials are
those born in 1981 – 1996. Beresford research states that those people ages 27 – 42
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Generation X
“Generation X” was also coined by The Strauss–Howe generational theory
(1991). In the theory’s definition, people born between 1961-1981 are considered to
be belonging in the Generation X. Similar to the term “Millenial”, this term is still
used up to recent times. But just like the other generations,Generation X also has
many different ranges.
According to McKenna, Generation X can also be called “baby bust
generation” , or “MTV Generation”. McKenna states that this generation is composed
of people born between 1965 and 1980.
On the other hand, according to Dorsey (2019), Generation X, comprising
approximately 50 Million individuals, is composed of people born between 1965–
1976.
Related Studies
Culture
In the development of technology, a lot of apps are invented to make our life
more convenient. The study entitled, ICT and the Sustainability of World Heritage
Sites. Analysis of Senior Citizens’ Use of Tourism Apps investigates the importance
of ICT to senior citizens as a tourist . It was discovered that the ICT app for tourism is
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really helpful for senior citizens and has a positive impact on tourist perception and
experience (Ramos-Soler & al, 2019). After the researcher analyzed these mobile
apps, it shows the relevancy of these apps for cultural tourism and sustainability for
WCHS, which are essential for senior citizens (Ramos-Soler & al, 2019).
A quantitative study in Indonesia studying the Integration of ICT in
Generation Z's learning culture investigated Generation Zs and how they utilize ICT
in learning. In this study, a questionnaire was used to collect data. The results showed
that ICT does influence GenZs. It was also discovered that the generation preferred
studying using technology instead of the traditional way with printed materials.
Adding to that, it was discovered that more than 85% of the students in the study have
the skills and devices needed to use ICT for education. (Muhtadi et al., 2021)
Social
The older generation experienced difficulties in keeping up with the
development of ICT. In accordance with the study, The use of ICT in older adults
strengthens their social network and reduces social isolation: Literature Review and
Research Agenda ICT is a medium that enables connection between friends and
family in social networks . It was found out the quality of life of older adults is
affected by ICT and has an impact on their health literacy (Nedeljko & al, 2021).
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Poor digital literacy creates a problem that older adults face because of their lack of
knowledge in ICT (Nedeljko & al, 2021).
Age Gap
Digital natives are more tech-savvy than digital immigrants, and ICT has a
diverse effect on different individuals (Jarrahi Mohammad Hossein, Hossein, &
Eshraghi , 2019). According to the study, Digital native’s vs digital immigrants A
multidimensional view on interaction with social technologies in organizations digital
natives are more fond of using social technologies for socializing and networking
than digital immigrants who preferred face to face interaction . The research explores
generational differences and other factors in ICT. It was revealed in this study that the
generational gap due to ICT is a significant basis to determine the use of social media,
individual factors, and work-related dynamics (Jarrahi Mohammad Hossein, Hossein,
& Eshraghi , 2019).
The prominent source of health information is the internet. During this
time the youth seems to be more experts than adults in using technology or ICT. As
claimed by the entitled study Generation Gaps in Digital Health Literacy and Their
Impact on Health Information Seeking Behavior and Health Empowerment in
Hungary consists of 522 participants the researchers found out that there’s a major
difference in their eHealth literacy and the older generation has the lowest eHeals
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scores but highest in self-empowerment compared to the younger generation (Papp-
Zipernovszky & al., 2018).
Participants who use the internet frequently as they seek an answer to their
health-related concerns have worse health status, and the individuals with higher
eHeals scores have subjective reports of better health status. The researchers
determine the difference in using healthcare services between the boomer and
younger generation (Papp-Zipernovszky & al., 2018). The younger generation has an
advantage due to their high eHeals score compared to Baby Boomers.
The internet is used by people for a wide range of social and economic
purposes, including entertainment, shopping, starting or managing a business, and so
on. Life is becoming increasingly digitized by digital technology, or the "internet of
things," not only on a personal level through smart devices like televisions, cars, and
homes, but also in many other socioeconomic fields like medicine and health care.
However, there are a number of levels of digital gap, and internet use is not evenly
distributed within and between nations. Access to digital media and an internet
connection constitute the first gap, while actual internet use constitutes the second
gap.
Van Deursen and van Dijk contend that chances to associate with the web and
the variety of gadgets are still inconsistent and disseminated by assets and social
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classifications and, further, recommend what is going on guarantees the duration of
existing imbalances in web abilities, uses, and results. Another thread of research
suggests that outcomes vary depending on the internet-connected digital device;
Email seems to work better on computers and laptops, online gaming works best on
powerful computers and laptops, and shopping and banking work best on
smartphones.
Acceptance
The study entitled, Tell me your age and I tell you what you trust: the
moderating effect of Generations stated that because of social commerce sharing and
exchanging information, experiences, advice, and opinions are conceivable. The
information given by users is more credible than the information shared by company
commerce (user-generated vs. company generated); however, there is a significant
difference in how people would interact with technology based on age and
generational cohorts that show different behaviors, attitude, and interest in shopping
(Herrando & al, 2019). Generational cohorts have been divided to convey the
development of similar attitudes and beliefs among people (Meriac et al., 2010).
Generation Z depends on social commerce because they trust profoundly in user
generation, whereas Generation X relies upon trust in both user-generated and
company-generated information; Generation Y trusts based on the information
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The environment nowadays is full of information due to the existence of ICT,
and for that particular reason, it is required that the people have access to information
and communication in an ethical and suitable way (Guner & Acarturk, 2018).
According to the WHO, ICT needs an investigation because of the potential problems
that elderly citizens may encounter with ICT interaction and interfaces. This study is
centered on the use and acceptance of ICT by senior citizens in light of the
technology advance model (TAM), along with a comparison to younger citizens. For
senior citizens, being in touch with friends, family, following news, and learning
about the latest innovations using social media accounts are the motives for using ICT
in everyday life, whereas younger adults use ICT for occupational purposes, such as
sending emails, etc. (Guner & Acarturk, 2018). The most common complaint of
senior citizens who use smartphones is that they are not able to use ICT due to a lack
of assistance, learning difficulties, and other factors such as aging and financial cost.
(Guner & Acarturk, 2018). The result of the study is that both senior citizens and
younger adults have the same level of acceptance for the technology acceptance
model, or TAM (Guner & Acarturk, 2018).
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After scrutinizing the aforementioned studies and literature, the researchers
determined the role and benefits of ICT in people’s lives, especially the different
generations affected by it. It shows that ICT is a technological tool that is present in
every facet of life, making it easier and faster for people to communicate, network,
get help, access information, and learn. There are 3 well known generations, which
are the Homeland Generation, Millennial Generation, and Generation X. It stated that
in Homeland, people born in 2005 up to recently belonged in this generation, based
on the earliest theories entitled The Strauss–Howe generational theory (1991). While
Mulroy (2023) and Mckinsey (2023) used the term Generation Z. They also believed
that Gen Z spans from 1997 to 2012 or between 1996 and 2010. In the Millennial
Generation, people who are born between 1982–2004 are included here. But
according to Schumer (2020), “anyone born between 1982 and 2000 are considered
as millennial. On the other hand, according to Beresford research (2022), millennials
are those born in 1981 – 1996 or the people with ages 27 – 42. Lastly, people born in
1961-1981 are considered as Generation X. McKenna asserts that Generation X can
also be referred to as the "MTV Generation" or the "baby bust generation." According
to McKenna, members of this generation were born between 1965 and 1980.
However, according to Dorsey (2019), Generation X is made up of people who were
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The studies stated that ICT became a part of our lives. This includes the social
and economic purposes such as entertainment, shopping, starting or running a
business, and many other socioeconomic fields like medicine and health care. As time
passes by, ICT becomes advanced which causes good and bad effects on everyone. It
shows that the younger generations are more experts to use ICT than the Baby
Boomers. They prefer using social technologies (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.)
instead of the traditional way with printed materials. Also, Digital Natives can adapt
easily to the fast advancement of ICT. However, Baby Boomers appear to be having
difficulties as a result of their old age, inability to receive assistance, difficulties with
learning, and financial cost. Additionally, their health and quality of life are
negatively impacted by low e-literacy. However, a variety of ICT applications,
including those related to tourism, are beneficial to WHS and improve seniors' travel
experiences. In addition, older immigrants are much more likely to work in person.
The main reason is that ICT has created a generational divide in how older and
younger generations use social media and technologies, which has an impact on their
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Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
This study is qualitative research and the design that the researchers will
utilize in elaborating the study at hand is a phenomenological design. Sasso (2020)
stated that, “Phenomenology helps us to understand the meaning of people's lived
experience.” Adding to that, Hassan (2022) defines Phenomenology as “a branch of
philosophy that is concerned with the study of subjective experience and
consciousness.” Hassan also stated that, “It is based on the idea that the essence of
things can only be understood through the way they appear to us in experience, rather
than by analyzing their objective properties or functions.” Furthermore, Deakin
University (2021) states that phenomenology answers questions involving
phenomena: “What is this experience like?”, “What does this experience mean?”, and
“How does this ‘lived experience’ present itself to the participant?”.
This design was used for it was perceived to be the most appropriate medium
for assessment applicable to the stated problem of the study. As stated by Deakin
University, this research design answers the question “How does this ‘lived
experience’ present itself to the participant?”. In this study, we will figure out how the
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perception of different generations are affected due to the varying experiences of the
different generations. More so, this method will guide the researcher to elicit answers
to the specific problems under study through a survey in order to gather the needed
data. This will be used to gather insights, opinions, stories, or any significant data that
can give the researchers evidence to base on to create a conclusion.
Locale of the Study/ Sampling Procedure
This study will be conducted at Calamba City Science Integrated School
which is well-known as a top school in Calamba. It is in Chipeco Avenue, Brgy. 3,
Calamba, Philippines. The school population consists of remarkable teachers and
senior high school students who passed the entrance exam, thus making it more
eligible to be the location of the study because the researchers will be able to collect
significant information, different ideas, and perceptible opinions from real experience
that they are currently facing right now in ICT.
The participants will be chosen through purposive sampling. It is a non-
probability sampling method that selects participants based on characteristics that the
study requires to get the data.

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Participants of the Study
The individuals who will take part in this study are students and teachers of
Calamba Science Integrated School. A sampling size of (1) from Grade 10 students,
(1) from Grade 11 STEM students, (1) from Grade 12 STEM students, and (3)
teachers. These chosen participants are anticipated to answer survey questions
through Google Forms. The response will serve as the collected data and will be the
basis of the researchers in concluding the findings and results of the study.
Data Gathering Procedure
For the collection of data, the researchers will start the task by creating five
survey questions that will answer the questions under the statement of the problem.
The researchers will put the survey questions on google form to send it to the chosen
participants from Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. After that, the
researchers will gather and analyze the data to learn about people's perspectives on
the development of ICT and to compare and contrast the responses of the participants.
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Data Analysis
The response from survey questions would serve as the collected data for the
researchers to investigate the different effects of ICT across generations. The
researchers will be focused on the personal experience of the participants during these
days in ICT; therefore, Narrative analysis will be used as a method to analyze the
given data.
The collected data from Gen Z, Millennials, and Generation X will be
organized to interpret the effects of ICT. Furthermore, the responses from the
participants will be thematically analyzed to achieve the goal of the study and have a
compare and contrast.
Research Instrument
In this study, the researchers will be using a survey in order to gather the
answers from the chosen participants from three generations (Generation X,
Millennial, and Generation Z). It is a free-answer type survey, commonly referred to
as "open-ended questions''. All of the questions are a free-answer type, that's why the
participants will state their own reasons, opinions, and experience/s to answer the five
questionnaires.
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Validity and Reliability
The study being a qualitative research makes it hard to assess its validity and
reliability due to the data being naturally subjective. There is a lack of numbers and
the data being sought are mostly opinions and insights. However, Thakur and Chetty
(2020) gave 3 methods on how to ensure validity in a study: Employing moderator,
Triangulation, and Respondent validation. For reliability, Thakur and Chetty (2020)
also gave 3 methods: Refutational analysis; Use of comprehensive data, constant
testing and comparison of data, use of tables to record data; and Triangulation.
For the study’s validity, according to Thakur and Chetty (2020), the method
of Employing moderator is to “employ moderators to ensure that the data is genuine
and is not influenced by ‘what the researcher wants to see or hear’.” To practice this
method, the researchers will be using a digital survey to ensure that the researchers
would not be able to influence the data from the respondents. For Triangulation,
Thakur and Chetty stated that, “This basically involves that the research will be
conducted from different or multiple perspectives.” To practice this, the researchers
will be having more than 1 respondent for each generation. Data will be gathered
from 3 respondents each generation. And lastly, for Respondent Validation, Thakur
and Chetty stated that it is “testing the initial results with the participants in order to
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see if the results still ring true.” The researchers will not be able to practice this as this
study is limited to the locale and year this study will be conducted.
For the study’s reliability, according to Thakur and Chetty, Refutational
analysis “Involves exploring and explaining contradictions between individual
studies.” The researchers can practice this by evaluating the possible variables
contributing to the differences between the study and contradicting studies. After
evaluating the variables, the researchers will explicitly state the study’s variables to
set the limits of the study. The method Use of comprehensive data, constant testing
and comparison of data, use of tables to record data according to Thakur and Chetty
is the “Use of tools such as MS Excel and NVIVO for analysis.” This can be easily
practiced by the researchers by presenting the data that will be collected in an
organized manner. And lastly, Triangulation according to Thakur and Chetty, is “to
include a reference to a quantitative aspect”. This can be practiced by the researchers
by evaluating the amount of similarities and differences between the data collected.
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Chapter 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
The following tables will be presenting the responses collected after gathering
data for the questionnaire through google forms. The first column states the
generation, the second states the participant’s age, the third states the questions, the
fourth states the verbatim responses of the participants, and for the last column, it
states the theme the researchers got from the responses.
Objectives of the study:
1. Understand the importance of ICT in this generation
2. Observe the lifestyle of young people compared to the old generation.
in ICT.
3.Recognize the struggles of people in terms of using ICT..
4. Identify how ICT changed the systems of our community, such as schools
and work sectors.

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Generation Age Question Response Theme
What content appears on When it comes to content, it Variety of

your devices? definitely varies depending on contents in
what applications you download each
on your device. For me, it’s a application
mixture of educational-related
stuff, gaming, music,
entertainment, etc.
Has a piece of content ever Yes Perspective

changed
your perspective?
Homeland Do you have struggles in Yes Struggles

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Generation using ICT?
Are you keeping up with Yes, I am in touch with the Ability to

the rapid advancement of advancements because I am one keep up with
technology? (If yes/no, of the target participants in ICT
why) technology nowadays. As a advancement
teenager, using technology is due to age
efficient and necessary to gather
information from online sources.
In your perspective, does Yes Advancement

ICT advancement affect
generations differently?
Table 1. Responses of Participant 1

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What content appears Taylor Swift related, Content is interest-

on your devices? News, Books, Music (Pop), dependent
Memes etc.
Has a piece of content Yes Perspective

ever changed
your perspective?
Do you have Yes Struggles

struggles in using
ICT?
Homeland Are you keeping up I think yes, because even Respondent's ability to
17 with the rapid as of right now, the use of keep up with ICT
Generation
advancement of AI-related things such as advancement due to
technology? (If chatgpt, AI image school
yes/no, why) generators, and so on is
rampant. I've also used
some of them for
schoolwork.
In your perspective, Yes Advancement

does ICT
advancement affect
generations
differently?

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What content It changes overtime, but usually they Content is

appears on your are music and video content and blog interest-
devices? posts. dependent
Has a piece of Yes Perspective

content ever changed
your perspective?
Do you have Yes. Although ICT has been a part of Struggles in

struggles in using my everyday life, it somewhat keeping up
ICT? scrambles me bc it is constantly with ICT due
changing. There are always new to constant
updates and whatnot, so you always advancement
Millennial gotta adjust and be flexible in the s
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Generation applications of ICT.
Are you keeping up Yup. As I’ve said, it is a struggle, but Keeping up

with the rapid the benefits that technology with ICT
advancement of development has to offer counter the advancement
technology? (If experienced struggles. s for its
yes/no, why) benefits
In your perspective, Of course, there has always been Advancement

does ICT new developments. ICT has been caters to all
advancement affect catering the demands of different generations
generations people across different generations.
differently?

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What content cats, dogs, vet, dark humor Content is

appears on your memes, comics, health, bills, interest-
devices? insurance dependent
Has a piece of Yep Perspective

content ever
changed
your perspective?
Do you have If you're pertaining to the usual Lack of

struggles in using ICT that I use, then, most of the struggles with
ICT? time, no. familiar ICT
Millennial Are you keeping up Not really. I do not have access to Respondent's
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Generation with the rapid the products of advanced extent of
advancement of technologies. I do not intend to knowledge is
technology? (If immerse myself in such complex due to personal
yes/no, why) technology. I am somewhat choice
selective of the tools that I can use
for every day survival (like in
work, home, and lifestyle).
In your perspective, Yes Advancement

does ICT
advancement affect
generations
differently?

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What content appears I use googlemeet microsoft teams Variation of

on your devices? application
for education
Has a piece of content None Perspective

ever changed
your perspective?
Do you have struggles None Struggles

in using ICT?
Are you keeping up with Yes for academic advancement Lack of

Generation
41 the rapid advancement struggles due
X
of technology? (If to adapting
yes/no, why) with ICT
advancements
for education
In your perspective, does Yes in terms of education and ICT

ICT advancement affect daily lifes advancement
generations differently? affect
education and
daily lives

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What content facebook, instagram, viber, online Variation of

appears on your banking etc. application for
devices? everyday use
Has a piece of YES, as a teacher i strongly believed Perspective

content ever that i should NOT be left behind even
changed if if it's hard for me to follow
your sometimes.
perspective?
Do you have Not really, i can adapt a little Lack of

struggles in struggles due
using ICT? to adapting
with ICT
advancements
Millennial
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Generation Are you NO, in the first place i don't have Respondent's
keeping up with interest already if i am going to spend extent of
the rapid more time exploring. I need rest, so knowledge is
advancement of i'd rather sleep or do much more due to personal
technology? (If important thing that i can do easily. choice
yes/no, why)
In your I think ICT advancement really ICT

perspective, affects generations differently. Late advancement
does ICT generation is more appreciative of the affect all
advancement current changes in technology generations
affect because they can relate much while
generations the old generation like Generation X
differently? does not because members of old
generation have their own interests
and sometimes they don't already
have the capacity to do searching and
exploring even if they want.
Analysis of Data
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The data required, as well as their analysis and interpretation, are described in
this chapter. This chapter discusses the effects of advancement in ICT across
generations.
This chapter presents the data gathered from participants through a Google
Form and the summary of the collected information that manifests into themes
leading to the essence of participants who are affected by the changes brought by the
advancement of information technology.
The research will be able to answer the following questions after an intensive
examination: (1) How does ICT affect the judgment and perspective of individuals
from the Homeland to Gen X generations? (2) What are the problems that can occur
because of the generational gap in ICT? (3) Based on the findings, what particular
generation is affected by the imminent advancement in ICT across generations? (4)
What are the pros and cons of ICT development through generations?
Participant Content Perspective

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Homeland No. 1 When it comes to content, it definitely Yes (a piece of content has
varies depending on what applications changed the participant’s
you download on your device. For me, perspective)
it’s a mixture of educational-related
stuff, gaming, music, entertainment,
etc.
Homeland No. 2 Taylor Swift related, News, Books, Yes (a piece of content has
Music (Pop), Memes etc. changed the participant’s
perspective)
Millennial No.1 It changes overtime, but usually they Yes (a piece of content has
are music and video content and blog changed participant’s
posts. perspective)
Millennial No. 2 cats, dogs, vet, dark humor memes, Yes (a piece of content has
comics, health, bills, insurance changed participant’s
perspective)
GenX No. 1 I use googlemeet microsoft teams None (no piece of content has
changed the participant’s
perspective)
GenX No. 2 facebook, instagram, viber, online YES, as a teacher i strongly

banking etc. believed that i should NOT be
left behind even if if it's hard
for me to follow sometimes.
Table 7. The Contents that Appear on the Devices of the Participants that Belong to
Different Generations and their Perspectives towards ICT.

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Participant Struggles Advancement
Homeland No. 1 Yes (the participant has struggles in Yes (the participant believes
using ICT) that ICT advancement affects
generations differently)
Homeland No. 2 Yes (the participant has struggles in Yes (the participant believes
using ICT) that ICT advancement affects
Millennial No.1 Yes. Although ICT has been a part of Of course, there has always
my everyday life, it somewhat been new developments. ICT
scrambles me bc it is constantly has been catering the demands
changing. There are always new
of different people across
updates and whatnot, so you always
gotta adjust and be flexible in the different generations.
applications of ICT.
Millennial No. 2 If you're pertaining to the usual ICT Yes (the participant believes
that I use, then, most of the time, no. that ICT advancement affects
GenX No. 1 None (the participant has no struggles None (the participant doesn’t
in using ICT) believe that ICT advancement
affects generations differently)
GenX No. 2 Not really, i can adapt a little Yes in terms of education and
daily lifes
Table 8. The Struggles and the Advancement of ICT.
Through the coding, four themes emerged that correlates with the experiences of the
individuals who belong to different generations: (1) Variation of contents (2)
Perspectives of the participants affected by ICT (3) Struggles in ICT (4)
Advancement of ICT.
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Variation of contents
The above-mentioned table 7 findings shows that the contents appear on their
devices is highly affected by their age and generation that they belong.
Participant 2 (Homeland Generation) contents appear in his/her device.
“Taylor Swift related, News, Books, Music (Pop), Memes etc.”
Participant 4 (Millennial Generation) contents appear in his/her device.
“cats, dogs, vet, dark humor memes, comics, health, bills, insurance”
Participant 6 (Gen X) contents appear in his/her device.
“facebook, Instagram, viber, online banking etc.”
These three participants prove the difference in their use of ICT according to their
priorities. Homeland Generation content depends mostly on their interests, while Gen
X uses ICT to connect with their families and for pragmatic purposes; on the other
hand, the Millennial Generation seems to be a combination of those two precedent
generations because they use ICT for serious matters and entertainment.
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Perspectives affected by ICT.
ICT influences the piece of content that appear in devices of people around the world,
and it is highly possible that the contents which appears on their devices affect their
perspective. Most of the participants agreed that ICT changed their perspective.
However, in Gen X one of them disagreed while the other one said “YES, as a
teacher I strongly believed that I should NOT be left behind even if it's hard for me to
follow sometimes“.
The above-mentioned table 7 also shows that all participants agreed that, from their
perspective, ICT affects generations differently.
Participants 3
“Of course, there has always been new developments. ICT has been catering the
demands of different people across different generations.”
Participant 6
“I think ICT advancement really affects generations differently. Late generation is
more appreciative of the current changes in technology because they can relate much
while the old generation like Generation X does not because members of old
generation have their own interests and sometimes they don't already have the
capacity to do searching and exploring even if they want.”

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Participant 5
“Yes in terms of education and daily lifes”
There is a significant difference in how people would interact with technology based
on age and generational cohorts that show different behaviors, attitude, and interest in
shopping (Herrando & al, 2019).
Struggles in ICT
The environment nowadays is full of information due to the existence of ICT, and for
that reason, it is required that people have access to information and communication
in an ethical and suitable way (Guner & Acarturk, 2018). Surprisingly, the Homeland
Generation, who are considered digital tech savvy, is the one who is experiencing
difficulties using ICT. And in the Millennial Generation, one of them said no "If
you're referring to the usual ICT that I use, then, most of the time, no, while the other
one said “Yes. Although ICT has been a part of my everyday life, it somewhat
scrambles me bc it is constantly changing. There are always new updates and
whatnot, so you always gotta adjust and be flexible in the applications of ICT".
Furthermore, Gen X, who are older than precedent generations, do not experience
difficulties when using ICT.

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Advancement of ICT.
The above-mentioned table 8 shows that the Homeland Generation tends to keep up
with the advancement of ICT. Participants in the Millennial Generation have different
opinions. The participant whose age is closer to Homeland Generation can keep pace
with the advancement, while the other one said, "Not really. I do not have access to
the products of advanced technologies. I do not intend to immerse myself in such
complex technology. I am somewhat selective of the tools that I can use for everyday
survival (like at work, home, and lifestyle"). Gen X is similar to the Millennial
Generation in that one of them can keep pace while the other doesn’t have an interest
in immersing itself more in ICT. Based on the statements of the participants, all
generations can keep pace with the rapid progress of technology if they want to.
(Guner & Acarturk, 2018) prove that both senior citizens and younger adults have the
same level of acceptance for the technology acceptance model, or TAM.

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Interpretation of Data
The researchers created a survey in Google Forms containing five questions
about the effects of ICT advancement in different generations. The given generations
are Homeland, Millennial, and Generation X. The researchers picked two people each
from the three generations in Calamba City Science Integrated School to participate
in the survey. The ages in Homeland that responded to the survey are 16 and 17. They
have different contents that appear on their devices. The first respondent answered
“Taylor Swift related, News, Books, Music (Pop), Memes etc.”. It shows that the
content is interest dependent. While the second respondent’s content depends on the
applications that have downloaded on the device so it has a mixture of educational-
related stuff, gaming, music, entertainment, etc. Lastly, both of them agreed by saying
“yes” that a content changes their perspective, have struggles in using ICT, and if ICT
advancement affects generations differently. Next is the Millennial Generation, the
ages are 18 and 29. Both of them have different answers to each question. For the
third respondent, they have variations of contents like music, videos, and blog
posts.They face struggles in ICT because of new updates and whatnot, even though
ICT has been a part of their everyday lives. They also agreed that they can keep up
with the rapid advancement of technology, but the benefits that technology
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development has to offer counter the struggles they have experienced. While the
fourth respondent has contents that are interest-dependent.
They don’t have struggles in using ICT that they use most of the time. They also can
not keep up with the rapid advancement of ICT because they do not have access to
the products of advanced technologies and do not intend to immerse themselves in
such complex technology. Both of the participants in the Millennial Generation
agreed that a piece of content has changed their perspective, and if ICT advancement
affects generation differently. Lastly is the Generation X, the ages are 56 and 41.
Both of them have contents that use applications for education and everyday use. The
fifth respondent answered that the content has changed its perspective even if it’s
hard for them to follow sometimes. They do not have much struggles in using ICT
because they can adapt a little. The respondent can not keep up with the rapid
advancement of technology due to personal choice. Lastly, the respondent agreed that
ICT advancement affects generations differently because the late generation is more
appreciative of the current changes in technology while the old generation have their
own interests and sometimes they don't have the capacity to do searching and
exploring. While the last respondent answered “none” to a question that “a piece of
content ever changed your perspective?" and “do you have struggles in using ICT?”.
They can keep up with the rapid advancement of ICT in terms of academics. Lastly,
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the respondent agreed that ICT advancement affects generation differently in
education and daily lives.

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Chapter 5
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
The primary objective of this research is to know the different effects of ICT
Advancement in each generation (Generation X, Millennial, and Homeland). The
researchers created a survey in Google Forms with five questionnaires in order to
answer the Statement of the Problem. There are a total of six participants, two people
each generation. It ranges in age from 16-56. The two participants in Homeland
Generation (Ages 16 and 17) have the same contents in their ICT which shows
education-related and their interest. Both of them use ICT in order to help with their
education, especially in schoolworks. They share the same thoughts regarding the
ICT Advancement if it affects the generations differently, changing its perspective
because of the contents, and if they have struggles in using ICT. While in the
Millennial Generation (Ages 18 and 29), the two participants have different opinions
regarding the questions. The third participant has problems regarding ICT
advancement even though it has been a part of their everyday life, but they can adapt
or be flexible to keep up with the advancement. While the fourth participant, does not
have an access to ICT that is advanced, and chose to not get involved with it. Lastly is
Generation X (Ages 41-56), both of the participants use ICT for their everyday lives
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and education. Also, they do not have struggles in using ICT because they can adapt a
little to the advancement of it for education and to not be left behind, and they agree
that ICT advancement affects generations differently. Although they have different
opinions on some of the questions. The sixth participant can not keep up with the
rapid advancement of ICT due to no interest, lack of assistance, and other personal
reasons. On the other hand, the seventh participant can keep up with the advancement
for education.
Conclusion
Evaluating the data gathered by taking into account the statement of the
problem, the following conclusions were drawn:
1.Most individuals from Homeland to Gen X generations have their judgment
and perspective changed due to ICT. From what we have gathered, each generation’s
perspective except one participant in Generation X is affected by ICT. And while ICT
does affect each generation’s perspective, it is also important to note that the
perspective and interests of the generations also affect the type of ICT they interact
with. This can be seen in how we’ve deduced in the preceding chapter that ICT
content is interest-dependent. This implies that while each generation can have their
judgment and perspective changed due to ICT, the manner of how this can occur may
vary from generation to generation.

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2. The generational gaps in ICT produce different levels of knowledge on ICT
for each generation and such differences can create a conflict between generations.
Since each generation has different levels of knowledge, when the generations
interact through ICT, it is possible that ICT becomes a barrier within the generations.
3. Based on the questionnaire, older generations (some Generation Xs and
some Millennials) struggle with ICT advancement the most while the younger
generations (Homeland and some Millennials) struggle with ICT the least. For the
younger generations, their interest in adapting to the advancements became the factor
that made them overcome their struggles in ICT advancement. Admittedly they
struggled, but they were able to adapt to the advancements. And as for the older
generations, their lack of interest in learning about the advancements became the
factor that precluded them from adapting to ICT advancement.
4. ICT advancement is highly advantageous. For the younger generations, the
advancement of ICT has been advantageous to them for school. And for the younger
generations, ICT development has no cons because they are able to adapt to the
advancements. And as for the older generations, the advancement’s pro is associated
with the individual’s job but there are no significant pros and cons; most individuals
have no interest in immersing themselves in ICT advancement. For the older
individuals, what they have is already sufficient so advancements have no effect on
them.
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Recommendations
In the light of the foregoing findings and conclusions of the study, the
following recommendations are strongly presented:
1. Future researchers may conduct a similar study on a large group in order to
ascertain if the findings will remain the same.
2. A study about how people lose interest in ICT, which makes them unable to keep
pace with the development of ICT, must be conducted.
3. The school must allow students to use their cellphones inside the school because it
has been proven that students use ICT to learn efficiently and to do their academic
tasks.
4. The government should implement a program that aims to offer guidance in
utilizing ICT because even the younger generation, which is considered a digital
native, still struggles with using ICT.
5. Since different generations have dissimilar levels of knowledge in ICT. Future
researchers may conduct a study about how it affects communication between
younger and older generations.

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Appendices
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APPENDIX A
Raw survey data
What generation do you belong to?
1.) What content appears on your devices?
1. Taylor Swift related News Books Music (Pop) Memes etc.

2. cats, dogs, vet, dark humor memes, comics, health, bills, insurance
3. What do you mean by content? tama ba eto? MS Office? Google? You tube?
Gcash?
4. It changes overtime, but usually they are music and video content and blog posts.
5. When it comes to content, it definitely varies depending on what applications you
download in your device. For me, it’s a mixture of educational related stuff, gaming,
music, entertainment, and etc…
6. facebook, instagram, viber, online banking etc.
7. I use googlemeet microsoft teams
2.) Has a piece of content ever changed your perspective?

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1. Yes
2. Yep
3. Gcash?
4. yes
5. YES, as a teacher i strongly believed that i should NOT be left behind even if if it's
hard for me to follow sometimes.
6. None
3.) Do you have struggles in using ICT?

1. Yes
2. If you're pertaining to the usual ICT that I use, then, most of the time, no.
3. It depends upon the applications and situations.
4. Yes. Although ICT has been a part of my everyday life, it somewhat scrambles me
bc it is constantly changing. There are always new updates and whatnot, so you
always gotta adjust and be flexible in the applications of ICT.
5. yes
6. Not really, i can adapt a little
7. None
4.) Are you keeping up with the rapid advancement of technology? (If yes/no,
why)
1. I think yes, because even as of right now, the use of AI related things such as
chatgpt, Ai image generator and so on are so rampant. I've also used some of them
for school works.
2. Not really. I do not have access to the products of advanced technologies. I do not
intend to immerse myself in such complex technology. I am somewhat selective of
the tools that I can use for every day survival (like in work, home, and lifestyle).
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3. Yes so far. The school see to it that we are introduced to some ICT applications that
we can use in teaching learning process. The problem is, how to execute without
stable internet connection.
4. Yup. As I’ve said, it is a struggle, but the benefits that technology development has
to offer counter the experienced struggles.
5. yes
6. NO, in the first place i don't have interest already if i am going to spend more time
exploring. I need rest, so i'd rather sleep or do much more important thing that i
can do easily.
7. Yes for academic advancement
5.) In your perspective, does ICT advancement affect generations differently?

1. Yes
2. Yes it does.
3. Of course, there has always been new developments. ICT has been catering the
demands of different people across different generations.
4. yes
5. I think iCT advancement really affects generations differently. Late generation is
more appreciative of the current changes in technology because they can relate
much while the old generation like Generation X does not because members of old
generation have their own interests and sometimes they don't already have the
capacity to do searching and exploring even if they want.
6. Yes interms of education and daily lifes
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RESEARCHERS’ PROFILE
FULL NAME: De Jesus, Jian B.

Address: Block 43 Lot 11, Laguna Buenavista Executive
Homes, Barangay Barandal, Calamba City, Laguna.
Email Address: jiandejesus2805@gmail.com
Contact no: 0966-133-4465
_____________________________________________________________________
Female, 17 years old 5 ft. 1 in. Single
28 November 2005 134 lbs. Catholic
EDUCATION

(SENIOR SCHOOL)
Academic – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
LRN: 403369150134

(JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
Month and Year Completed: June 2022
With High Honors
Qualifier for Regional Science and Technology Fair, Physical Science:
Team category
Conduct Awardee
ST. SIMON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

(ELEMENTARY)
Month and Year Completed: April 2018
Class Salutatorian
1st placer for 2017 Science CACPRISAA Interscholastic Academic
Competition, Group category
06
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Name of Organization: Arts Club

Office Address: Calamba City Science Integrated School
Position: Member
Name of Organization: Literature Club

Position: Member
Name of Organization: Yes-O Club

Position: Member
Name of Organization: St. Simon’s Journalism team

Office Address: St. Simon Montessori School
Position: Editorial Cartoonist
SKILLS
● Communicating in a team setting

● Constructing creative ideas
● Ability to stay calm during anxiety-inducing situations
● Quick to strategize solutions to problems
16
FULL NAME: Ilao, Anselmo Gian M.

Address: Block 12 Lot 28, Evergreen Street Oak Hill
Subdivision.
Brgy. Palo Alto, Calamba City, Laguna.
Email Address: ilaogian918@gmail.com
Contact no: 0992-299-9014
_____________________________________________________________________
Male, 17 years old 5 ft. 3 in. Single
27 May 2006 119 lbs. Catholic
EDUCATION

(SENIOR SCHOOL)
LRN: 428552150093
PALO ALTO INTEGRATED SCHOOL (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

Month and Year Completed: July 2021–2022
With Honors
Leadership Awardee
NAME OF SCHOOL RECTO MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(ELEMENTARY)
Month and Year Completed: March 2017–2018
Achiever
Name of Organization: Supreme Student Government

Office Address: Palo Alto Integrated School
Position: - Grade 8 Representative (2019–2020)
- Grade 10 Representative (2021–2022)
26
Name of Organization: TVL CLUB

Position: Auditor
Name of Organization: Barkada Kontra Droga

Position: P.I.O
SKILLS
● Capable of being a transformational leader due to his

experience with different leadership styles.
● Attained skills to solve conflict, make decisions, and cultivate a
positive work environment.
● Communication Skill
● I possess flexibility, which allows me to easily adapt to any
environment.
36
FULL NAME: Lagatao, Franchesca D.

Address: Block 27 Lot 18, Laguna Buenavista Executive
Homes,Barangay Barandal, Calamba City, Laguna.
Email Address: franchescalagatao@gmail.com
Contact no: 0929-888-3734
_____________________________________________________________________
Female, 17 years old 5’2 ft Single
25 July 2005 9.208 lbs. Catholic
EDUCATION

(SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
LRN: 403322150182
CANOSSA ACADEMY CALAMBA

(JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
Month and Year Completed: June 2022
With High Honors
1st placer for Bible Quiz Bee
LAZARE ACADEMY CALAMBA

(ELEMENTARY)
Month and Year Completed: April 2018
Class Valedictorian
Best in Writing
Most Diligent
1st placer Singing Competition
1st placer Math “Interbranch” Competition
46
Name of Organization: Samahang Kabataan ng Canossa (SKC)

Office Address: Canossa Academy Calamba
Position: Grade 8 Representative (2019-2020)
Name of Organization: Red Cross Youth

Position: Secretary
Name of Organization: Science Club

Position: Member
Name of Organization: Choir and Band

Position: Singer
SKILLS
● Communication Skills
● Recognize my own strengths and weaknesses
● Enables to step up and move things in the right direction.
● Being a good listener or seeking to understand the perspectives
of others.

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CALAMBA CITY SCIENCE INTEGRATED SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ii

TECHNOLOGY ALTERATION THROUGH GENERATION:

A Research Project Submitted to the

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

Each generation grew up in a completely different trend, timeline, and

experience. Due to this, each generation developed different sets of thinking,

Technology Alteration Through Generation: Investigating the Different Effects of

Advancement In ICT Across Generation At Calamba City Science Integrated School

Our study is focused mainly on the common users of ICT: Homeland

generation, Millennials, and Generation X. To gather data, 2 participants were chosen

conflict between generations, older generations (some Generation Xs and some

really appreciate it because it helps them to have an idea on how to do it properly.

The paper would not be complete without them.

LIST OF TABLES…………………………………………..................... viii

LIST OF FIGURES…………………………………………................... viii

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Statement of the Problem…………………………………………........ 6

Significance of the Study…………………………………………......... 6

Scope and Limitations of the Study…………………………………… 8

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Locale of the Study/ Sampling Procedure…………………………... 22

Participants of the Study…………………………………………......... 23

Data – Gathering Procedure………………………………………….... 23

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument…………………………… 25

4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND

Presentation of gathered data in a table

Table 1. Responses of Participant 1……..................................... 28

Table 2. Responses of Participant 2……..................................... 29

Table 3. Responses of Participant 3……..................................... 30

Table 4. Responses of Participant 4……..................................... 31

Table 5. Responses of Participant 5……..................................... 32

Table 6. Responses of Participant 6……..................................... 33

Table 7. The Contents that Appear on the Devices of the

Table 8. The Struggles and the Advancement of ICT.................. 36

Theme 1. Variation of Contents................................................. 37

Theme 2. Perspectives affected by ICT....................................... 38

Theme 3. Struggles in ICT......................................................... 39

Theme 4. Advancement of ICT................................................... 40

5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Appendix A: Raw Survey Data....................................... 52

Table 2. Responses of Participant 2............................................ 29

Table 3. Responses of Participant 3............................................ 30

Table 4. Responses of Participant 4............................................ 31

Table 5. Responses of Participant 5............................................ 32

Table 6. Responses of Participant 6............................................ 33

Table 7. The Contents that Appear on the Devices of the

Table 8. The Struggles and the Advancement of ICT................... 36

2. William Strauss and Neil Howe Framework......................... 4

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

This study focuses on the effects of advancement in Information and

Communication Technologies (ICT) across generations. This includes the generation

study entitled Information Technology: Contemporary Technology Issues, there are

several problems about Cybercrime (cyberbullying, cyberterrorism, computer virus,

the effect of advancement of ICT in different generations. This study aims to

Background of the Study

The effects of advancement in Information and Communication Technologies

(ICT) across generations. This includes the generation of the Generation X,

influenced by portable music (such as CDs and cassettes), Millennials were

there is a gap between different generations in using ICT. (Wardynski, 2020)

The Information and Communication Technologies, which is also known as

create, share, or exchange information that is referred to as information and

communication. The Internet (websites, blogs, and emails), live broadcasting