Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V (Bicol)
Division of CAMARINES SUR

Goa National High School

Senior High School ICT
Goa, Camarines Sur
A.Y 2018-2019

THESIS TITLE

EFFECT OF USING CELL PHONE TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

OF GRADE 10 STE AT GOA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL S.Y. 2018-2019

School Year 2018-2019

Researcher:
JANESA RINTON
Abstract

As cell phone technology continues its rapid development, the device appears capable of
contributing to student learning and improved academic performance. The recent rapid increase in cell
phones has influenced multiple aspects of our daily lives, particularly those of Students. Therefore, the
aim of the current study is to determine the influence of the mobile phone usage on academic
performance among male and female students of grade 10 STE at Goa National High School. A face to
face survey was conducted among 36 students which include 12 male students and 24 female students
ranging from Grade 10 STE. Results depict that gender; age and relationship with opposite sex have a
significant positive effect on students' academic performance. However, marital status, spending time on
a mobile phone, negative effect of mobile phone and application usage while studying has a negative
effect on students' academic performance. Cell phones are undeniably convenient, helpful tools for study
and can be a hurtful source of distraction depending on the attitude and use pattern of a student. The
author, however, suggests that mobile phone designers must take into account how young people use cell
phones for educational purposes.

RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign Related Literature

A study by Bianchi et al., using predictors from addiction literature, the study sought to predict
problematic mobile phone usage. It keyed in on factors they believed to cause mobile phone disorders.
195 subjects of both genders and an average age of 36 (ranging from 18-85 years old) were interviewed.
The results lead to the creation of the Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale. This scale was compared to the
Addiction Potential Scale. Fundamentals that were used to compare the scales and create the Mobile
Phone Problem Use Scale were the amount of time one uses their cell phone and the type of usage. The
behavioral predictors that influenced the amount of cell phone usage were: being extraverted, possessing
low self-esteem, and being young. These characteristics were fundamental in determining problematic
cell phone use. The study showed that these behavioral predictors did not influence the amount of cell
phone usage: gender, and neuroticism. The scale developed was designed to help with implementing any
interventions for potential addictive behavior.

In a literature review of Womack, J. & McNamara cell, C., they explored phone use and its
impact on academic performance of students in college classrooms. Statistical data on cell phone use in
the classroom may offer insight into how prevalent the effects of cell phone use are on academic
performance (Olmsted & Terry, 2014). Over 95% of undergraduate students own cell phones, as noted
across multiple studies (Elder, 2013; Olmsted & Terry, 2014; Petti john, Frazier, Riser, Vaughn, & Hupp-
Wilds, 2015). With the widespread ownership of cell phones among students, cell phone usage in the
classroom is probable. Of the students who own cell phones, Froese and colleagues (2012) found that
75% have their cell phones with them in every class period. Likewise, in a study published in 2012,
Tindell and Bohlander found that even more students, 95%, bring their cell phones to every class meeting.
However, only between 8% and 9% of students turn their phones completely off during class time (Berry
& Westfall, 2015; Tindell & Bohlander, 2012).

This research work by Soyemi J., Oloruntoba, S.A. & Okafor B., examined phone usage and
identified the effects internet-enabled mobile phones have on the academic performance of students at the
tertiary institutions using the Federal Polytechnic students of Ilaro, Ogun State in Nigeria as a case study.
The research work was performed so as to understand and also find the correlation between the academic
performance of students and the usage of the mobile phone during class hours which is generally believed
to be an avenue of distractions to students. The information from this work was carried out using
structured questionnaires administered to 45 students to get their individual views. In addition, 15
extensive interviews were done concurrently to have a grounded knowledge of the students with the data
gathered during the course of this study. Our findings indicated that students are influenced negatively to
a great extent by the mobile phone because attention is focused on chatting, music, and others while their
academic activities are neglected and left to suffer. Also, this study discovered that the use of mobile
phone is uncontrollable among students which are the leading cause of poor academic performance
among students.

Local Related Literature

Another work by Xinhua, Filipinos are using their mobile phones not only to communicate but
also as mobile computers as well, according to a recent market study. According to Taylor Nelson Sofres,
a global customized research company said in its report that Filipino consumers are not just using cell
phones to call and texting messages and photos, but also as a means to have "internet- on-the-go,"
allowing users to be always online. Of the 38,000 respondents in Metro Manila, 75 % of the respondents
surveyed used mobile phones to take photos or videos; 45 % to browse the internet; 44 % to access their
social networking sites, and 37 % to check their emails. The study was conducted from November 2012
to January 2013. "Based on the findings of the study, the increase in various mobile activities explains the
growing trend of Wi-Fi accessibility in public areas," said TNS Philippines Managing Director Gary de
Ocampo.

According to DO 70, s. 1999 and DO 83, s. 2003 of Department of Education, the use of cellphones has
diverted the attention of students from their studies. Moreover, reports show that text messaging are
causing disturbance to the classes and being used to cheat during examinations. As a respond, school
officials are directed to ensure that text messaging during class hours and within school premises should
be stopped, at very least closely monitored and regulated. Using cellphones in the classroom without
permission or excuse is a minor offense which may lead to confiscation, verbal

Reprimand and suspension as stated in student’s handbook at TNHS.

According to a research done by the Eden Strategy Institute, the Filipino society would rather lose their
personal necessities such as soap and shampoo rather than lose internet access and their cell phones. This
shows that the mindset of the younger generation in the country portrays a continuing transformation
making them more connected to internet and technology daily, compared to the older generations where
access was very limited. In the recent years, the Filipino community has always relied on weather
forecasting, information dissemination, emergency reliefs and rescue equipment that so often have not
been helpful enough. But with the ingenuity of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
through the efforts of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA), a new arsenal has been deployed to accurately detect typhoons and disasters in an integrated
and responsive system: The Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards). Through
Project NOAH, the average Pinoy can receive warnings about incoming floods and possible evacuations,
six hours in advance through the comforts of their mobile phones and laptops. In the fast-paced society
that we live in, technology has also become a focal point in all aspects of human activity.

Findings

The findings of the study are as follows:

 Most of the respondents are females with an average of 80-84 and an age ranging from 14
to 17.
 The good effects have a higher average mean than that of the bad effects. Therefore, the
cellphones have more beneficial uses to the grade 10 STE students that can improve their
academic performance than the harmful effects of cellphones that can lower their
academic performance.

Conclusion

To conclude, cellphones an important device with a lot of functions that are carried by a regular
student. This concluded study had strongly shown that the cellphones have more beneficial uses
to the grade 10 students that can improve their academic performance than the harmful effects of
cellphones that can lower their academic performance.

Recommendation

Based on this research work, the following recommendations were develop: