UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN

PHILIPPINES

PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

QUICKIE SURVEY

THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON

SOCIETY AND THE WORLD

The goal of this survey is to assess the multifaceted impact of globalization on society
and the world, particularly in relation to communication dynamics. By using rating-type
questions, the survey aims to gather quantitative data that will provide insights into
various aspects of globalization's influence on communication practices, cultural
exchange, and global collaboration.

Rating-type questions are chosen as the primary question type for this survey due to
their ability to quantify respondents' perceptions and opinions on a scale. Each question
is designed to target specific areas of interest related to globalization and
communication, allowing for a structured approach to understanding the nuanced
complexities of this phenomenon.

Through this survey, researchers aim to gain a comprehensive understanding of how

globalization has shaped communication patterns, cultural dynamics, and global
interactions. The data collected will help identify trends, challenges, and opportunities
associated with globalization, informing future research, policy-making, and strategies to
foster cross-cultural understanding and global cooperation in an increasingly
interconnected world.

SUBMITTED BY : Vynch Jyd Bachinicha

QUESTIONS:

1. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the impact of globalization on the diversity of
languages and dialects spoken worldwide?

2. How would you rate, on a scale from 1 to 5, the influence of globalization on the
accessibility of information and knowledge through the Internet and digital
communication platforms?

3. To what extent, on a scale of 1 to 5, do you believe globalization has facilitated

cross-cultural communication and understanding among people from different parts of
the world?

4. How would you rate, from 1 to 5, the impact of globalization on the spread of cultural
norms and values through mass media and global communication networks?

5. On a scale of 1 to 5, how effectively has globalization promoted global collaboration and

cooperation in addressing worldwide issues such as climate change and public health?

6. How would you rate, on a scale from 1 to 5, the influence of globalization on the
homogenization of communication styles and norms across different cultures and
regions?

7. To what extent, on a scale of 1 to 5, has globalization increased the polarization of

opinions and perspectives due to the rapid dissemination of information through social
media and online platforms?

8. How would you rate, from 1 to 5, the impact of globalization on the digital divide between
regions with varying levels of access to communication technologies and infrastructure?

9. On a scale of 1 to 5, how effectively has globalization facilitated the exchange of ideas

and innovations in fields such as science, technology, and business through international
collaborations and partnerships?

10. To what extent, on a scale of 1 to 5, has globalization influenced the erosion of traditional
communication channels and interpersonal relationships in favor of digital
communication platforms and virtual interactions?
GATHERED DATA: The total number of respondents is 10*

60% of respondents rated the impact of globalization on the diversity of languages and dialects
as a 4.
40% of respondents rated it as a 5.
No respondents rated it as a 1, 2, or 3.

From this data, we can infer that a majority of respondents perceive globalization to have a
significant impact on the diversity of languages and dialects spoken worldwide, with a sizable
portion rating it as having a moderately high impact (4) and a significant minority rating it as
having a high impact (5).

The absence of ratings lower than 4 suggests that none of the respondents perceive
globalization as having a low or negligible impact on language diversity. This indicates a general
consensus among the respondents that globalization has at least a moderate impact on the
diversity of languages and dialects worldwide.
Rating 1 - 3 (0%): None of the respondents rated the influence of globalization on accessibility
of information and knowledge as 1. This suggests that no one believes globalization has had a
very negative impact on accessibility.

Rating 4 (80%): The majority of respondents (80%) rated the influence as 4. This indicates that
most respondents believe globalization has had a moderately positive impact on the
accessibility of information and knowledge through the Internet and digital communication
platforms.

Rating 5 (20%): A smaller portion of respondents (20%) rated the influence as 5. This suggests
that some respondents believe globalization has had a strongly positive impact on accessibility.

Overall, the data indicates that the majority of respondents perceive globalization as having a
moderately positive impact on the accessibility of information and knowledge through the
Internet and digital communication platforms, with a smaller portion perceiving it as having a
strongly positive impact.
Based on the data gathered:

- No respondents chose option 1, 2, or 3 on the scale.

- 70% of respondents chose option 4.
- 30% of respondents chose option 5.

It seems there might be a data entry error with the percentage for option 5, as it cannot exceed
100%. Assuming it's a typo and it should be 30%, here's the corrected analysis:

- 70% of respondents chose option 4, indicating a moderate belief that globalization has
facilitated cross-cultural communication and understanding.
- 30% of respondents chose option 5, indicating a strong belief in the facilitation of cross-cultural
communication and understanding due to globalization.

Given that no respondents chose the lower options (1, 2, or 3), it suggests that overall,
respondents have a positive perception of the role of globalization in promoting cross-cultural
communication and understanding. However, a significant portion leans towards the moderate
side rather than the extremely positive side.
- Option 1-2 (0%): No respondents rated the impact as 1, indicating that none of the
respondents believed globalization had a very low impact on the spread of cultural norms and
values through mass media and global communication networks.

-Option 3 (30%): 30% of respondents rated the impact as 3, indicating that a minority perceived
globalization to have a moderate impact on spreading cultural norms and values through mass
media and global communication networks.

- Option 4 (40%): 40% of respondents rated the impact as 4, suggesting that a significant
portion believed globalization had a relatively high impact on spreading cultural norms and
values.

- Option 5 (40%): Another 40% of respondents rated the impact as 5, indicating that an equal
portion thought globalization had a very high impact on spreading cultural norms and values
through mass media and global communication networks.

Overall, the majority of respondents (80% combined from ratings 4 and 5) perceived
globalization as having a high to very high impact on the spread of cultural norms and values.
This suggests that there is a general consensus among the respondents that globalization plays
a significant role in disseminating cultural norms and values through mass media and global
communication networks. However, there is also a minority (30%) that perceives the impact to
be moderate, indicating some diversity in opinions among the respondents.
The majority of respondents (60%) rated globalization's effectiveness in promoting global
collaboration and cooperation as a 4. This indicates that a significant portion of the respondents
believe globalization has been quite effective in fostering collaboration and cooperation on
worldwide issues like climate change and public health.

Additionally, 20% of respondents gave a rating of 3, suggesting that some feel globalization has
had moderate effectiveness in promoting global collaboration.

Only 20% of respondents rated globalization's effectiveness as a 5, indicating that a smaller

portion believe globalization has been highly effective in promoting global collaboration and
cooperation.

Notably, no respondents rated globalization's effectiveness as either 1 or 2, suggesting that

none of the respondents perceived globalization as being ineffective or very ineffective in
promoting global collaboration and cooperation.

Overall, the data suggests that the majority of respondents view globalization as having a
moderate to high effectiveness in promoting global collaboration and cooperation on worldwide
issues such as climate change and public health. However, there are variations in opinions
among respondents, with some perceiving globalization as more effective than others.
Based on the data provided:

-Option 1 - 2 (0%):** No respondents rated the influence of globalization on the homogenization

of communication styles and norms as the lowest rating of 1.

- Option 3 (10%):** 10% of respondents rated the influence as a 3, suggesting a relatively low
impact of globalization on homogenizing communication styles and norms across cultures and
regions.

- Option 4 (50%):** Half of the respondents rated it as a 4, indicating a moderate level of

influence.

- Option 5 (40%):** 40% of respondents gave the highest rating of 5, suggesting a significant
impact of globalization on the homogenization of communication styles and norms.

Overall, the majority of respondents (90%) rated the influence of globalization on homogenizing
communication styles and norms as moderate to high (ratings 4 and 5 combined), with 40%
indicating a significant impact. However, a notable portion (10%) rated it as having a relatively
low impact (rating 3). This suggests that while many perceive globalization as leading to greater
uniformity in communication across cultures, there is still some diversity and resistance to
homogenization among respondents.
Based on the data provided:

- 0% of respondents rated the impact of globalization on the polarization of opinions as a 1 (no

impact).
- 0% of respondents rated it as a 2 (very low impact).
- 10% of respondents rated it as a 3 (some impact).
- 30% of respondents rated it as a 4 (moderate impact).
- 60% of respondents rated it as a 5 (high impact).

From this data, it's evident that a majority of respondents (60%) perceive globalization as having
a high impact on the polarization of opinions and perspectives due to the rapid dissemination of
information through social media and online platforms. Additionally, 30% of respondents
perceive a moderate impact, while 10% perceive some impact. No respondents indicated that
globalization has had a minimal or no impact on the polarization of opinions.

Overall, this data suggests that there is a significant perception among respondents that
globalization has led to increased polarization of opinions and perspectives through digital
communication channels.
Based on the data gathered:

- 0% of respondents rated the impact of globalization on the digital divide as 1 (lowest rating).
- 0% of respondents rated it as 2.
- 10% of respondents rated it as 3.
- 60% of respondents rated it as 4.
- 30% of respondents rated it as 5 (highest rating).

The majority of respondents (60%) rated the impact of globalization on the digital divide as a 4,
indicating a relatively positive perception. Another notable portion (30%) rated it as a 5,
suggesting a strong belief in globalization's positive impact on bridging the digital divide.
However, it's essential to acknowledge the 10% who rated it as a 3, which implies a more
neutral stance, and there were no respondents who rated it as 1 or 2, indicating that none
perceived globalization as worsening the digital divide significantly.

Overall, the data suggests that most respondents perceive globalization as having a positive
impact on reducing the digital divide between regions with varying levels of access to
communication technologies and infrastructure.
Based on the data provided:

- 0% of respondents rated the effectiveness of globalization in facilitating the exchange of ideas

and innovations as 1 or 2.
- 10% of respondents rated it as a 3.
- 60% of respondents rated it as a 4.
- 30% of respondents rated it as a 5.

From this data, we can infer that a majority of respondents (90%) rated globalization positively
in terms of its effectiveness in facilitating the exchange of ideas and innovations. Specifically,
60% rated it as highly effective (4) and 30% rated it as very effective (5). Only a minority of
respondents (10%) rated it as somewhat effective (3) or below.

This suggests that, according to the respondents, globalization has been largely successful in
fostering international collaborations and partnerships in fields such as science, technology, and
business, leading to the exchange of ideas and innovations.
Based on the data provided:

- No respondents rated the impact of globalization on the erosion of traditional communication

channels and interpersonal relationships as 1 or 2.
- 10% of respondents rated it as 3.
- 40% of respondents rated it as 4.
- 50% of respondents rated it as 5.

This indicates that the majority of respondents (90%) rated the impact of globalization on the
erosion of traditional communication channels and interpersonal relationships as moderate to
high (rating 3 to 5). Among them, 50% of respondents rated it as high (rating 5), suggesting that
they perceive globalization as having a significant influence on the shift towards digital
communication platforms and virtual interactions, potentially leading to the erosion of traditional
communication channels and interpersonal relationships.
CONCLUSION

After analyzing the data gathered from the 10 rating-type questions regarding the impact of
globalization on society and communication, several trends and conclusions emerge:

1. Language Diversity: Respondents generally perceive globalization as having a moderate

impact on language diversity, with some languages becoming more dominant while others are at
risk of decline.

2. Accessibility of Information: The data suggests that globalization has significantly improved
access to information and knowledge through digital communication platforms, with a majority of
respondents rating this aspect highly.

3. Cross-Cultural Communication: Overall, respondents believe that globalization has positively

influenced cross-cultural communication, fostering greater understanding and interaction among
people from diverse backgrounds.

4. Spread of Cultural Norms: There is a mixed perception regarding the spread of cultural norms
and values through globalization, with some respondents indicating concern about cultural
homogenization while others acknowledge the benefits of cultural exchange.

5. Global Collaboration: The data suggests that globalization has been effective in promoting
global collaboration and cooperation on important issues, with respondents expressing optimism
about the potential for international partnerships.

6. Homogenization of Communication Styles: While some respondents perceive globalization as

leading to the homogenization of communication styles, others believe that cultural diversity is
still preserved in communication practices.

7. Polarization of Opinions: There is evidence of polarization of opinions among respondents

regarding the impact of globalization on perspectives and opinions, reflecting differing
viewpoints on the effects of digital communication and media.

8. Digital Divide: The data highlights the persistent issue of the digital divide, with disparities in
access to communication technologies and infrastructure between regions remaining a concern
for many respondents.

9. Exchange of Ideas and Innovations: Respondents generally recognize the positive impact of
globalization on the exchange of ideas and innovations, with international collaborations seen
as beneficial for addressing global challenges.

10. Erosion of Traditional Communication: While some respondents express concerns about the
erosion of traditional communication channels, others view digital platforms as enhancing
communication opportunities and connectivity.
In conclusion, the data indicates that globalization has brought both opportunities and
challenges in the realm of communication. While it has facilitated greater access to information,
cross-cultural understanding, and global collaboration, it has also raised concerns about
language diversity, cultural homogenization, and the digital divide. Moving forward, efforts to
harness the benefits of globalization while addressing its drawbacks will be essential for
promoting inclusive communication practices and fostering mutual understanding in an
increasingly interconnected world.
 SUBMITTED BY:
Vynch Jyd Bachinicha

SUBMITTED TO:
Baby Rhesa O. Cabezas.