THE IMPACT OF MOBILE LEGEND ON THE

STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

A Research Paper

Presented to the Faculty of Senior High School Department

Ocana National High School

Ocana, Carcar City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

Practical Research 2 Quantitative Research

By:

Alegado Jr, Neil Vryant

Catama-an, Kaye Floren
Lagradilla, Chelo
Apao, Judea
Sobrevilla, Glen Therese U.
Formentera, Sandara Mae
Amad, Shan Dave
Abadilla, Jayver
 January 2024

OCAÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

RESEARCH PROGRAM COMMITTEE

APPROVAL SHEET

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT of the requirements for PRACTICAL

RESEARCH 2, this research paper entitled “RESEARCH TITLE” submitted by
Juan dela Cruz, Melchora Aquino, and Tandang Sora has been duly examined,
accepted and approved for ORAL PRESENTATION.

MA. LINA C. ONDOY

Adviser

ACCEPTED AS Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Practical Research 2

EMMANUEL P. NADELA MA. DORINA V. SARONA

SHS - Research In-charge School Principal

APPROVED by the tribunal at the RESEARCH PROPOSAL with the grade of

PASSED.

EMMANUEL P. NADELA
Chairman

MA. LINA C. ONDOY ARNEL M. DAYAME

Member Member

GRACE LYN C. EMPINADO

Censor Statistician

Date: January 10, 2024

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 The researchers would like to thank the individuals listed below for their

assistance, guidance, and support in carrying out this study. The completion

of this study would not have been possible without the following people:

Mrs. Ma. Lina C. Ondoy, Mr. Arnel M. Dayame, Mrs. Grace Lyn C.

Empinado, and Mr. Emmanuel P. Nadela, for their guidance and patience

in correcting further revisions of the study, as well as their motivational

words to the researchers.

Ma, Mrs. Lina C. Ondoy, for her patience, assistance, kind support,

guidance, and feedback that helped the researchers improve and

successfully complete their study.

To our other subject teachers, who gave their time and sacrificed some of

their competencies so that the researchers' study could be completed on

time, as well as for their understanding and consideration.

Thank you to the respondents for their time, effort, and support.
Finally, the researchers would like to thank their parents or guardians for

their guidance and kind support during the course of this research. All of

this would be impossible without them.

All of this would not be possible without this group of people. The

researchers appreciate having them by their side during difficult times.

DEDICATION

This research is dedicated to our beloved teachers, parents, and classmates who

inspired and supported us throughout the research paper's completion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAG

Approval Sheet i

Acknowledgement ii
Dedication

iii

Abstract

iv

CHAPTER

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale of the Study

Theoretical-Conceptual Framework

THE PROBLEM

16

Statement of the Problem

16

Statement of Null Hypothesis

17
 Significance of the Study

18

Scope and Limitations of the Study

17

Definition of Terms

19

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

20

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

21

Research Design

21

Research Environment

28

Research Respondents

29

Research Instrument

30
 Research Procedure

35

Statistical Treatment of Data

36

4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA

38

5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS

AND RECOMMENDATIONS

41

Summary of Findings

41

Conclusion

43

Recommendations

40

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

A-Transmittal Letter
 B-Research Instrument

C-Location Map

D-Experiment Documentation

CURRICULUM VITAE

LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

TABLE

1 Research Subjects

24

2 Psychometric Examination Results

31

3 Academic Performance

33

4 Results on the Significant Relationship Between… 41

FIGURE

1 Theoretical-Conceptual Framework 4

2 Research Flow 21
 Abstract

THE IMPACT OF MOBILE LEGEND ADDICTION ON THE

STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

By:
Neil Vryant Alegado Jr,Kaye Floren Cata-maan,Judea Apao,chelo
lagradilla, Glen therese U. Sobrevilla,Shan Dave Amad,Jayver
Abadilla,Sandara Mae Formentera

Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale of the Study

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is a Multiplayer online battle arena, a Mobile game
developed and published by Shanghai Moonton technology. The game has become
popular in Southeast Asia and will be. Event at the 2019 Southeast Asia Games. is
arguably one of the most popular Mobile games currently being played. Mobile
Legends was Indonesia's highest ranked Mobile Legendsgames for both downloads
and gaming in January 2018. In Spain Mobile. Legends is grossingwell too, also
dropping out of the top 200 only three times. In the Philippines Mobile Legends is also
the most grossing free online games to download and recognized that the Mobile
Legends Is popular among Filipinos and that we are one of the top countries to play
the game, Manila-Philippines is where the most venue are being held of the Mobile
Legends: Bang Bang professional League or MPL that is inviting teams to play like the
teams Aether Main, Bren Esports, EVOS PH, EXECRATION, Cignal Ultra, ArchAngel, Etc.
Most of the students are playing Mobile Legends to reduce the level of stress or
Anxiety level due to activities in daily living but some of them is getting addicted to the
game and that has a big factor in their studies Teacher and Parents should train the
students to set limits on playing Mobile Legends and accepts the responsibilities within
the study not within the game. The objective of this study is to know or determine the
effects of playing mobile legends on CCSS12 Students (Rawis, Legazpy, Albay, 2022).
Addiction studies have been conducted in the context of hedonic technology, with
social networking sites and online games being the most popular research focus (Lee,
Cheung, Chan 2021). For example, online game addiction is increasingly happening.The
relationships between online gaming addiction and mental health components, Kamal
and Wok (2020), namely depression, anxiety, and loneliness, were found to be
significant and positive. Based on the social cognitive theory tested, all the developed
hypotheses were accepted. This study suggests that future research should examine
the impact of online gaming addiction on academic performance and physical health.
One of the most popular games in the Philippines which Filipinos are drawn to playing
mobile games is the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. According to the official website of
the game mobile legend Kishimoto et al. (2021), the game was published by Moonton
on July 14, 2016 .The game set for this game is Multiplayer Online Battle Arena
(MOBA) having a 5v5 which is the maximum number of members per team. While each
member of the team will choose their heroes with their respective roles (tank, fighter,
assassin, mage, marksman, support, and jungler), the players are going to battle with
the other team to defeat their base in real-time gameplay . This specific mobile game is
considered as Esports wherein the game is being done with the use of technology
particularly in computer and mobile phone. the researchers wants to address the
student addiction levels and its impact to the students academic performance

Theoretical-Conceptual Framework
The study focuses on mobile legend addiction (Independent Variable) and its impact
towards the students attendance rates (Dependent Variable). Here are some factors that
may change the course of the study. Time management(Moderating Variable) may
pose a barrier in the study if the student has time management. The sleep pattern
(Control Variable) of a student are also one of the factors that the study should be
aware of since it can hinder the students academic performance.
 THE PROBLEM (Separate page)

Statement of the Problem

The researcher aims to find out the level of mobile legends addiction and academic
performance of selected students in Ocana National High School.

1. What is the level of mobile legends addiction of selected senior high school
students in Ocana national high school when taken as an entire group and
when classified according to sex, age, and section?

2.what is the impact of mobile legend addiction towards the academic

performance of the students regarding these levels of addiction:

2.1 normal
2.2 mild
2.3 moderate

Statement of Null Hypothesis

Significance of the Study (Separate page)

This will discuss the benefits of the following subject throughout the study. Students -
This will provide students with important knowledge and awareness regarding the
effects of online games like Mobile Legends and how it impacts our academic
performance, mentally and emotionally. It will also give us the realization that playing
too many online games can damage our mind and maybe take us away from our better
future.

parents - they will benefit from this study. Parents will be well aware of the problem
with regards to their children regarding the effects of too much usage of gadgets and
mobile games with respect to the academic performance of their children. This will
encourage them to help their children and motivate them in their studies in order to
minimize the effects of too much online games and help their children achieve higher
academic performance.

Teachers - This study would guide the teachers to determine what suitable approach is
best to the students who are suffering from this kind of situation who are always
inattentive and lacking interest in their education. The teachers would also be able to
understand why some students prefer to play online games rather than to study.
Future Researchers - The ideas present in this study can be useful as reference data in
conducting innovative research rather in testing the validity of the related findings.
Further, this will give them a background or an overview through the rest of their
study.

Scope and Limitations of the Study (Separate page)

This study will focus on the major impacts of students' overwhelming obsession with

mobile games, particularly among Senior High School students at Ocana National High

School in the years 2023-2024. The study will be limited to Grade 11 students at

ONHS. Teachers, college, and elementary students are not included in this study.
Respondents to this study will be given a survey questionnaire and interviewed. The

completion of this study is expected to take at least three months. During that period,

the researchers will focus on gathering important data and information about the impact

of mobile games on Grade 11 students at Ocana National High School. the study delimit

itself

Definition of Terms (Separate Page)

Academic Performance - The extent to which a student, teacher or institution

has attained their short or long-term educational
goals. Completion of educational benchmarks such as secondary school
diplomas and bachelor's degrees represent academic achievement.

Cognitive - The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and

understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. Gaming Addiction
- Video game addiction is compulsive or uncontrolled use of video games, in a
way that causes problems in other areas of the person's life.

Implications - The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is

not explicitly stated.

Leisure - Often defined as a quality of experience or as free time. Free time is

time spent away from business, work, job hunting, domestic chores, and
education, as well as necessary activities such as eating and sleeping. Leisure
as experience usually emphasizes dimensions of perceived freedom and
choice.

Mental health - Includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It

affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle
stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every
stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Obsession - An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a

person's mind. Psychology - Scientific study of the human mind and its
functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context. Sedentary -
Tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive. Social Behavior -
Behavior among two or more organisms within the same species, and
encompasses any behavior in which one member affects the other. This is due
to an interaction among those members. Therefore, social behavior arises as a
result of an interaction between the two—the organism and its environment.

CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

(Separate Page)

The Study of, (Lockwood, 2020) In her work entitled, "8 Mind-Blowing Health
Benefits of Playing Mobile Games" Lockwood stated in her studies that playing
mobile games have health benefits such as Improved Cognitive Skills,
Enhanced Concentration, Treatment for Autism, etc... Proper time management
and self-control is needed to gain the benefits and to avoid being addicted to
online games. According to her, playing online games have distressing side
effects but those side effects can be avoided by having self- control and proper
time management. According to (Kuss, & Griffiths, 2012) In their work entitled,
Internet and Gaming Addiction That excessive use of Internet has been linked
to a variety of negative psychosocial consequences. It includes mental
disorders such as somatization, obsessive-compulsive and other anxiety
disorders, depression, and dissociation, as well as personality traits and
pathology, such as introversion and psychoticism. They said that the
Prevalence estimates range from 2% to 15%, depending on the respective
sociocultural context, sample, and assessment criteria utilized. They also
claimed that Internet addiction has been considered a serious threat to mental
health in Asian countries with extensive broadband usage, particularly South
Korea and China. (Lonewolf, 2016) said in his book entitled, "Breaking the
Video Game Addiction: Advice from A Former Gamer, from West Bow Press" a
gamer is someone who plays games more than at just a moderate level, it also
said in his book that gaming is a lifestyle for a gamer.According to (Garnada,
2020) in his work entitled "Online Gaming Addiction and Academic Attitude: The
Case of College Students in The Philippines" computer games are one of the
ways to eliminate boredom, but sometimes the enjoyment of playing computer
games turns to addiction because of lack in self-discipline, addiction in playing
computer games is a worrying aspects of the modern-day technologically able
youth, several students spend lots of hours on gadgets. That's why computer
and gadgets became their primary source of entertainment, because of that,
they forget some of the rules of being a student. The Study of (Cortes, Alcalde,
& Camacho, 2012) entitled "Effects of Computer Gaming on High School
Students' Performance in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines" said in their research
that there's a good side to every bad side in things just like playing online
games. Studies indicate that children who play computer games can improve
visual intelligence skills. As it practices the mental sharpness of an individual
either to those who play it, just like the students of SDNHS. It was found that
high school students who used educational software at home scored higher in
computer Literacy tests among other students. Online games have good effects
as long as the user has self-discipline and good time management, especially
for Grade 12 students.

CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (separate page)

Research Design

This is a quantitative research study which will specifically employ a sample

survey design, a type of descriptive research design that will determine the impact on a

student's academic performance.

In this research, the selection of Grade 11 HUMSS students at Ocaña National

High School will be identified using one of the instruments in research called a

questionnaire. Adopted questionnaire is used for data gathering. Respondents will be

tasked to answer the questionnaire based on their perception of mobile legend addiction

on their writing academic performance. Researchers will obtain answers through a

questionnaire. Respondents will be selected using the purposive sampling method,

Research Environment (describes the setting of the study.) The study will be

conducted at Ocaña National High School, right across barang hall which is located in

Ocaña, Carcar City, Cebu.

Research Subjects/Respondents/Informants

Ocaña National High School serves approximately 3000 students. There are 1,143

estimated students in senior high and 271 estimated students in the Grade 11 HUMSS

strand, which includes the respondents we will select. In this study, we will use the

purposive sampling method, a type of simple sampling, to collect the desired sample.

Inclusion criteria: (1) Students must be enrolled in Ocana National High School, (2)

Grade 11 HUMSS students, and (3) aged 17-20. Exclusion criteria include: (1) not

attending Ocana National High School, (2) being between the ages of 17 and 20, and

(3) not being a Grade 11 HUMSS student.

Research Instrument

This study will “adopt” a survey questionnaire from “MOBILE LEGENDS

ADDICTION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
IN NORTHERN ANTIQUE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL” where it will employ a 4-point Likert
scale ranging from (always-never) in which the respondent will answer by checking the
designated column under their choice of number.
Research Procedures

Before collecting data, researchers must create a consent form that will be signed by

the principal and practical research teacher to ensure that respondents understand

that the research study is for academic purposes. During the data collection, the

researchers will go room by room in various sections of Grade 11- Humanities and

Social Sciences only in the afternoon. Researchers will humbly request permission from

the teacher to collect data within that specific section, and they will be greeted.On the

other hand, researchers will wait for the questionnaire to be returned in the

meantime, and if there is any misunderstanding, researchers will guide the perplexed

respondent in understanding the questionnaire without commanding what to answer

to avoid any form of bias, and will also provide some alternatives, such as a translated

questionnaire, in order to ensure data accuracy. Following data collection, researchers

will proceed to data

Statistical Treatment of Data

The study will employ the Descriptive Analysis as the statistical treatment

of data. This is ideal for the study since the researchers will just simply
display the gathered data that are needed to be measured. The researchers

will manually compute the given data using the Descriptive treatment.

Appendix A: Letter of Transmittal

January 21, 2024

MA. DORINA V. SARONA

Principal, Senior and Junior High School Department
Ocana National High School
Ocana, Carcar City Cebu

RE: Permission to Conduct Research Interview

Madame:

We, the students of the Senior High School Department Ocana National High School
are writing this letter to ask permission to conduct a research interview in your department for our research in SHS
HUMSS Strand as a requirement for graduation for the 1sy semester of the school year2023-2024.
We hope that you will allow us to have 160 participants in our study. Your approval to conduct this study will be
greatly appreciated in your most convenient time. Attached is the questionnaire for the interview.

Thank you

Sincerely,

Researchers:

Lead Researcher: Neil Vryant Alegado Jr.

Asst. Lead Researcher: Kaye Floren Catama-an
Research Associate/Member: Judea Apao
Research Associate/Member: Glenn Therese U. Sobrevilla
Research Associate/Member: Shan Dave Amad
Research Associate/Member: Chelo Lagradilla
Research Associate/Member: Sandara Mae formentera
Research Associate/Member: Jayver Abadilla
Research Associate/Member:

Noted by:

MA. LINA C. ONDOY

Research Instructor, Senior High School
Ocana National High School

Approved by:

MA. DORINA V. SARONA

Principal, Senior and Junior High School Department
Ocana National High School
 Appendix B: Research Instrument

Appendix C: Location Map

Appendix D: Experiment Documentation

 Appendix E: Curriculum Vitae of Researchers

Personal Information

Name :
Age :
Status :
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth :
Nationality :
Religion :
Name of Father :
Name of Mother :
Complete Address :
Contact No. :
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary :
Elementary :
Name : Kaye Floren Catama-an
Age : 17
Status : single
Date of Birth : july 08,2006
Place of Birth :Carcar Emergency
Nationality : filipino
Religion : baptist
Name of Father : Loreto Fernandez
Name of Mother : Wencile Catama-an
Complete Address : Purok Lagang bolinawan Carcar city
Contact No. : 099165543081
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary : Ocana High School
Elementary : Bolinawan Elementary school
Name : Shan Dave B. Amad

Age : 18
Status : Single
Date of Birth : September 29,2005
Place of Birth : bonsai bolinawan Carcar cebu
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Name of Father : Jose Frangquile Amad
Name of Mother : Riza Amad
Complete Address : bonsai bolinawan Carcar cebu
Contact No. : 09687014348
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary : Ocana National Highschool
Elementary : Bolinawan Elementary school
Personal Information

Name : Glenn Therese U. Sobrevilla

Age : 19
Status : Single
Date of Birth : Oct 13,2004
Place of Birth : Ocana Carcar City Cebu
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Name of Father : Reynaldo Sobrevila
Name of Mother : Conception Unabia
Complete Address : Ocana Carcar City Cebu
Contact No. : 09107995228
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary : Ocana National Highschool
Elementary : Ocana Central Elementary
Personal Information

Name : Judea Apao

Age : 18
Status : Single
Date of Birth : December 6,2005
Place of Birth : Bonsai Bolinawan Carcar city Cebu
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Name of Father : Ropino Dayagdal
Name of Mother : Rothele Apao
Complete Address : Bonsai Bolinawan Carcar city
Contact No. : 09812124587
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary : Ocana National Highschool
Elementary : Bolinawan Elementary

Personal Information
Name : jayver abadilla
Age : 20
Status : Single
Date of Birth : November 26,2003
Place of Birth :
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Name of Father :
Name of Mother :
Complete Address :
Contact No. :
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary : Ocana National Highschool
Elementary :

Name : Sandara Mae Formentera

Age : 19
Status : Single
Date of Birth : August 23,2004
Place of Birth : Napo Carcar City Cebu
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Name of Father : Ramy formentera
Name of Mother : Norma Noieme
Complete Address : Barangay Napo Carcar City
Contact No. : 0935466854
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary : Ocana National Highschool
Elementary : Napo Elementary

Name : Chelo F. Lagradilla

Age : 18
Status : single
Date of Birth : October 23,2005
Place of Birth : Ocana Carcar city cebu
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Name of Father : Victor Lagradilla
Name of Mother : Crispina Lagradilla
Complete Address : Ocana National Highschool
Contact No. : 09371971115
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary : Ocana National Highschool
Elementary : Ocana Elementary School