OVERLOADED STUDY BETWEEN PRINT READING AND

DIGITAL READING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF

FLUENCY AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS IN MABITAC INTEGRATED
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

A Research
Presented to
the Faculty of Senior High School
Mabitac Integrated National High School
Mabitac, Laguna

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for
Academic Track
General Academic Strand

by

PHOL JAMEL A. CARDINOZA

JED RUZZEL M. HIDALGO
JUSTIN V. RAÑOA
MERLY D. PAGULAYAN
JOHN CLARENCE C. MAGNO
JOHN BENEDICT P. DEL MUNDO
CHRIS ALCEL P. AÑONUEVO

October 2023

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 ABSTRACT
Title: KOREAN WAVE AND ITS CULTURAL DIFFUSION IN FILIPINO
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MABITAC, LAGUNA

Authors: JOHN NEIL K. PERET, RAISA M. REYES, ALLYANNA JILL T.

REYES, DJONAS C. DIMARANAN, & JOHN BENEDICT C.
MAGNO

This study aimed to explore the extent of Korean influence among

Senior High School students in Mabitac Integrated National High School. The

study also investigated whether there were any significant differences

between the respondents' demographic profiles (gender, age, and track &

strand) and their level of Korean fandom in relation to the Korean wave.

The research used a quantitative approach. Respondents of this study

were 57 Senior High School students and selected using purposive sampling

technique. The questionnaire collected data on the respondents' demographic

profile and level of Korean fandom. It also assessed various aspects of

Korean influence, including movies, drama series, K-pop music, and Korean

cuisine.

The findings of the study indicated that the respondents strongly

recognized the blending of Korean influence with Philippine culture, as

evidenced by their preference for Korean movies, drama series, K-pop music,

and Korean cuisine. This suggests that the Korean wave had a significant

impact on the cultural diffusion among Filipino senior high school students in

Mabitac, Laguna.

Furthermore, the study concluded that there were no significant

differences between the respondents' demographic profiles; gender(p-value

0.1234), age (p-value 0.6482), and track & strand (p-value 0.8961) and the

extent of Korean influence. However, a significant difference was observed

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between the level of Korean fandom and the respondents' influence of the

Korean wave with a p-value 0.0004. This suggests that the degree of the

respondents' fan type plays a more significant role in determining the extent of

Korean influence than their demographic characteristics.

Based on these findings and conclusions, the researchers

recommended further exploration to investigate the motivations behind the

fascination with Korean culture and how it could impact social interactions and

relationships.

Keywords: Korean wave, Korean influence, level of Korean fandom,

Filipino Senior High School students, personal preference

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 DEDICATION

This research paper is dedicated to

all those who have inspired,
supported, and believed in us
throughout this journey.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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 The researchers would like to extend their sincere gratitude and

appreciation to everyone who helped finish this research study. This project

would not have been possible without their help, direction, and support.

First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to

Mr. Robby D. Pandino, who served as our research adviser, for his

tremendous advice, knowledge, and support during the whole research

process. His expertise, perceptions, and dedication to our intellectual

development have greatly influenced this research and encouraged us to

achieve success.

Thank you, Mrs. Tricia Robel, for serving as the researcher’s mentor

during the entire research process, providing feedback on errors, and

performing the statistical analysis for this study.

The researchers sincerely thank everyone who participated, especially

to selected Grade 11 and 12 who gave their time, and contributed their

insightful experiences, opinions, and knowledge. Our research findings have

been much enhanced by their participation and cooperation.

Furthermore, the Researchers want to thank their friends and family for

helping them out emotionally and for their encouragement throughout this

study project. Their unwavering support and words of inspiration served as a

constant source of inspiration and drive for the researchers.

Finally, the Researchers want to express their gratitude to all the

authors and researchers whose works served as the basis for this study.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Title Page i
Abstract ii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables viii
List of Figures viiii
List of Appendices x
Chapter I Introduction
Background of the Study 3
Objectives 4
Hypothesis 5
Scope and Limitations 5
Significance of the study 5
Definition of Terms 7
Chapter II Review of Literature
Related Literature 9
Related Studies 14
Theoretical Framework 15
Research Paradigm 17
Chapter III Research Methodology
Research Design 18
Population and Sampling 18
Research Instrument 19
Data Gathering Procedures 19
Statistical Treatment 20
Chapter IV Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data 22
Chapter V Summary of Findings, Conclusions and 33
Recommendations
Summary of Findings 33

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 Conclusions 36
Recommendations 37
References 39
Appendices 44

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 LIST OF TABLES

Tabl Page

1.1 Frequency-Percentage-Rank Distribution of the 22

Respondent’s Profile in terms of Gender
1.2 Frequency-Percentage-Rank Distribution of the 22
Respondent’s Profile in terms of Age
1.3 Frequency-Percentage-Rank Distribution of the 23
Respondent’s Profile in terms of Track & Strand
2 Level of Korean Influence of the Respondents 23

3 Level of Korean Acculturation of the Respondents 24

4.1 Level of Korean Influence among the respondents in 25

terms of Dramas and Movies
4.2 Level of Korean Influence among the respondents in 27
terms of Music
4.3 Level of Korean Influence among the respondents in 28
terms of Food
5.1 Test of Difference between the Respondents’ Profile in 29
terms of Gender and the Level of Korean Influence

5.2 Test of Difference between the Respondents’ Profile in 30

terms of Age and the Level of Korean Influence
5.3 Test of Difference between the Respondents’ Profile in 31
terms of Track and Strand and the Level of Korean
Influence
5.4 Test of Difference in Cultural Diffusion in terms of the 32
Respondents’ Level of Korean Fan and the Level of
Korean Influence

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 FIGURE

Figure Page

1 Independent-Dependent-Intervening Variable Model on 17

influence of Korean Wave on Senior High School
Students of Mabitac Integrated National High School

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Communications 45

B Research Instrument 46

C Summary of Collected Data and Computations 50

D Pictures of the Study 51

E Curriculum Vitae 53

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