The Effects of Mobile To Teenagers in Socialization Skills

Angono Private High School
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Binangonan, Rizal
EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONES ON SOCIALIZATION
AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO
TEENAGERS IN ANGONO, RIZAL
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement in

Inquiries, Investigations and Immersions
S.Y. 2018-2019
Esmeralda, Karl Chester A.

STEM - 201
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A work is never a work of an individual. I owe a sense of gratitude to the intelligence and
co-operation of all people who had been so easily let me understand what I needed from time to
time for completion of this research paper.
To my parents, for their moral support in every undertaking, providing the much needed
guidance and most of all, for their love.
To my research adviser, Mrs. Gracia Vergara Diestro, for her endless supports and
advices in providing my needs, for the patience and dedication in helping me to overcome this
endeavor.
To the 100 respondents of the study, thank you for the time and sincerity in answering the
questionnaires.
To my friends and classmates, I would like to thank them for the friendships, for the
bond, for the jam, and for the two years of staying in the same class. I will treasure the time that
we have shared together.
To Almighty God, to whom I indebted for His abiding grace, guidance and protection.
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ABSTRACT
Needless to say, technology became the soul of the modern society and mobile phones
have caused this generation to enter a whole new world. This particular research aims to evaluate
and differentiate the impact of using mobile phones to teenagers in terms of their socialization
and communication skills. Subsequent to this, a questionnaire was randomly distributed to 50
male and 50 female respondents, aged 16-18 years old, and are currently living in the town of
Angono, Rizal. The result of the survey of 100 respondents was presented in the distribution
table and had analyzed in detail. It was interpreted that males and females have obviously
different effects when it comes to their interpersonal skills, while 16-18 years old is not enough
to tell their differences with regards to their interpersonal skills. An understanding of the effect
of mobile phones may give advice to all teenagers, parent and guardians, and also you that
excessive use of this might result to a complete total isolation or worse, suicide.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgement ......................................................................................................................... i
Abstract ......................................................................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ iii
CHAPTER I- PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Background of the Study .....................................................................................................1
Statement of the Problem .....................................................................................................4
Hypothesis............................................................................................................................5
Significance of the Study ....................................................................................................5
Scope and Delimitations .....................................................................................................6
CHAPTER II – LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Review of Related Literature ...............................................................................................8
The Advantages of Teenagers Having Mobile Phones ...........................................8
The Mobile Phone Usage among Teens Impact of Invading Technology ............10
Effects of Cell Phone on Interpersonal Communication of Teenagers .................10
How Smart Phones Are Killing Conversation ......................................................16
How Have Cell Phones Impacted Teenagers’ Socialization .................................17
Cyber Bullying .......................................................................................................17
The Impact of Mobile Phones on Teenagers Socialization and Emancipation ....18
Mobile Phones and Teenagers: Impact, Consequences and Concerns ..................20
Conceptual and Theoretical Framework ............................................................................21
Definition of Terms............................................................................................................22
CHAPTER III - METHODOLOGY

Research Design.................................................................................................................24
Research Locale .................................................................................................................25
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Data Gathering Method......................................................................................................26

Sampling Methods .................................................................................................26
Research Instruments .............................................................................................27
Data Analysis Method........................................................................................................27
CHAPTER IV – PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Data Presentation and Analysis .........................................................................................30
Data Interpretation .............................................................................................................36
Discussion of Research Questions and Findings ...................................................36
1.) What is the respondents profile in terms of :
a. Age
b. Gender
2.) What are the effects of the using mobile phones on socialization and
communication in terms of :
a. Age
b. Gender
3.) Are there differences in the effects of using mobile phones on
socialization and communication in terms of :
a. Age
b. Gender
CHAPTER V – CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings .........................................................................................................39
Conclusions ........................................................................................................................40
Recommendations ..............................................................................................................41
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References .....................................................................................................................................43
Appendices ....................................................................................................................................45
Appendix A: List of Tables................................................................................................45
Table 3.1: Data Matrix
Table 4.1: Number of Male Respondents who Answered “A” on the
Questionnaire
Table 4.2: Number of Female Respondents who Answered “A” on the
Questionnaire
Table 4.3: Number of 16 year old Respondents who Answered “A” on the
Questionnaire
Questionnaire
Questionnaire
Table 4.6: Number of Respondents who Answered “A” on the Questionnaire
Appendix B: Sample Questionnaire ..................................................................................50
Effects of Mobile Phones on Socialization and
Communication Skills to Teenagers in Angono Rizal 1
CHAPTER I
PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Background of the Study
These day and age, technology already took its large room in the modern society where as
a matter of fact, technology and human life cannot be separated; society has a cyclical
codependence on technology. We use technology; depend on technology in our daily life and our
needs and demands for technology keep on rising. Technically speaking, human used technology
to travel, to learn, to do businesses, to communicate and to live in comfort. However, technology
has also caused us concerns. Imagine what the soldiers back then thinks of when they sacrificed
themselves for our own land. The poor application of technology has caused us a serious threat to
our lives and society. The biggest challenge facing people is to determine the type of future we
need to have and then create relevant technologies which will simplify the way we do things. So
basically, it really became a large part of everyday experiences in life of every people in the
community. It is impossible to explore how each new advanced technology has impacted our lives
and how it will impact the future. Technology impacts the environment, people and the society as
a whole. The way we used technology determine if its impacts are positive to the society or
negative.
These technology became the heart and soul of the modern society, most especially when
it became more accessible as if it carries your whole life there. The best example of this is mobile
phones. As everyone knows, we are surrounded by the technology called cellular phones or
cellphones. Everywhere you look there is someone talking, playing a game, or browsing the
internet with their mobile phones. Even children are well-acquainted with the tools of the object.
Due to many facilities provided by the mobile phones nowadays, the abundant part of users
becomes sightless about the history and effects of this in the future.
Mobile phones have caused this generation to enter a whole new world --- the virtual
world. We are currently obsessed with the modern technology and often get lost with the reality
that we have. People today are fascinated by instant interactions, and instant way of getting
information to our relatives and loved ones, and are also constantly checking their phones for new
updates.
Mobile phones are also used in educational purposes. Some schools offer online education
in which you can study at home and does not require students to attend classes but still requires
students to have a session online. There, you will have your virtual school, teachers, and virtual
classmates and friends that will accompany you in your whole school year.
In addition to that, mobile phones are not just devices which are used worldwide mostly to
ease communication. It also enable users to access data, listen to music, play online and offline
games, send and receive simple text messages and etc. This is why young people or teenagers in
particular are the most attracted to the advantages of mobile phones. On the other hand, they are
also the most affected in the case of its disadvantages. Today, mobile phones have different
advance features that can easily fulfil the necessity of people that are using this modern technology.
But, mobile phones also have negative and bad effects, since everything there is just in the
tip of your own fingers. Some people use it for good but some abuse it. Since mobile phones have
a really big role in socialization and communication, it majorly affects the state of minds of
teenagers when it comes to socializing.
Mobile phones are also commonly involved in cybercrimes since mobile phones let
teenagers to communicate with strangers. As mobile phones get more advanced, it also allows
users to do crime in the internet as it is more capable of doing complex processes. And because of
those crimes, some teenagers suffer from psychological traumas on socializing.
As it is mentioned earlier that mobile phones grant teenagers easy access for
communication, teenagers now prefer to socialize virtually instead of socializing in the traditional
way. And because of that, it really has a big impact on how mobile phones affect the socialization
skills of teenagers. Socialization skills of teenagers are not trained because it is not frequently
practiced. As a result, they have low self-esteem on communicating face to face with different
faces and kinds of people. They will be having a hard time on socializing and even talking to their
close relatives. Imagine if their socialization skills are not practiced, they are going to have
difficulties in job interviews and public speaking.
Since mobile phones provide communication with those people far away from you, its
tendency is that you will always focus on those who are far away from you but not on those who
you are with. But do not get the point wrong, mobile phones still has the basic root of human
colonization, communication. Nowadays, mobile phones have the ability to connect people from
all over the world no matter where they may be. Not only that, they are accessible that it allows us
to talk to our loved ones daily.
Mobile phone is the most-widely used technology now in the 21st Century generation.
Before the current generation, the typical teenagers usually spend their time having fun with their
friends, doing outdoor activities and playing games, talking about nonsense things, and exploring
different stuffs that will satisfy their curiosity.
Nowadays, the things that a typical teenager would do are almost just the same as the
previous generations of teenager, but their activities involve a lot of usage of mobile phones.
Mobile phones will never disappear with their everyday activity. But why do teenagers uses mobile
phone often? In a simple conversation, it can be done without the use of mobile phone but why do
teenagers prefer using it?
Statement of the Problem
A group of friends could all be sitting together but is there someone that would talk to one
another? This study aims to evaluate what are the effects of using mobile phone on socialization
and communication skills of teenagers in Angono Rizal.
1. What is the respondents profile in terms of :
c. Age
d. Gender
2. What are the effects of the using mobile phones on socialization and communication in
terms of :
c. Age
d. Gender
3. Are there differences in the effects of using mobile phones on socialization and
communication in terms of :
c. Age
d. Gender
Hypothesis
Everyone in the world is connected mostly because of mobile phones. And because of that,
communication is accessible.
1. There are no significant differences of the respondent’s profile in terms of:
a. Age
b. Gender
2. There are no significant effects of the use of mobile phones on teenagers in terms of:
a. Age
b. Gender
3. There are no significant differences in the effects of the use of mobile phones on teenagers
in terms of:
a. Age
b. Gender
Significance of the Study
The research aims to determine the effects of the use of mobile phones in teenagers. People
who will be benefited in this study are listed below:

 Teenagers – We all know that mobile phones connect students to one another. And also,
using mobile phones can be a potential host of distraction, and destruction to them. The
presence of mobile phones presents both opportunity and challenge for today’s generation.
So the study aims to give awareness to all teenagers and give an advice on how to use
mobile phones properly and moderately.
 Parents – Many parents and guardians argue that mobile phones keep their children safe.
How? For emergency purposes. But it is not. Students or teenagers are no longer safe while
using the mobile phones. This study also wanted to help and give them awareness for
guiding their children in using mobile phones.
 Schools and Universities – This will help them to determine the arising conflict of students
about cyberbullying and suicides and will make them to provide a solution of the said
conflict.
 Future researchers – Since the usage of technology is a contemporary issue and
continuously finds a solution that has been passed from generation to generation, the study
gives factual evidences that will help on acquiring and gathering data and facts.
Scope and Delimitations
The study will focus to determine the different effects of the use of mobile phone on
teenagers only in socialization and communication skills, disregarding their religion, other skills
and other things that are not necessary and inappropriate for the study. This won’t scope on how
do they engage, how the lifestyle before and now, and other data that will go further from the
study. Also this study didn’t include the presence of any other gadgets such as tablets, and laptops,
aside from mobile phones.

It will give the perspective of the 100 respondents composed of 50 males and 50 males,
ages 16-18 years old, living in Angono, Rizal. The study is limited beyond the boundary of Angono
and ages higher or lower than the given group.

CHAPTER II
LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
This chapter presents the related literature and studies after the thorough and in-depth
search done. This will also present the conceptual, and theoretical framework to fully understand
the research to be done and lastly the definition of terms for better comprehension of study.
Review of Related Literature
“The Advantages of Teenagers Having Mobile Phones”
According to a 2008 study by the Pew Research Center, 75 per cent of teenagers ages 12 to 17
own a mobile phone and use that phone for daily communication through talking and text
messaging. Although mobile phones may be a distraction in schools, there are many advantages
to teenagers keeping and using their mobile phones--among them a number of educational and
informational smartphone applications and the ability to pinpoint a missing teenager's location via
GPS tracking.
Cell Phones as an Aid in Emergency Situations
One of the biggest advantages to a teenager having a mobile phone is the ability to
call an emergency service in case of an accident or a towing service in case of a tire blow-
out while driving. According to the 2008 study conducted by the Pew Research Center, 75
per cent of Americans claim to have used their mobile phones in emergency situations.
Emergency agencies also support the use of mobile phones during an emergency by urging
people to add the letters ICE (for "in case of emergency") in front of certain names in their
mobile phone directory to designate who should be called in case of an emergency. Many
new phones also include GPS location technology, allowing parents to pinpoint the location
of their teens or to locate lost or stolen phones.
Cell Phones as a Means to Connect
Smartphones allow teenagers to keep in touch not only with their friends, but also
with family members, schools and emergency services. Facebook and other social media
applications allow for instant updates on a teenager's status, and mobile phones have
revolutionized long-distance communication by including long-distance calling options in
their service plans. The ability to send instant text messages is an added advantage, though
it should be avoided while driving. According to the Pew Research Center's 2008 study, an
estimated 88 per cent of teenage mobile phones users use their phones to connect through
text messaging.
Cell Phones as Wellness and Educational Tools
Smartphones enable teenagers and college students alike to download course
lectures, lesson plans and other applications designed to aid in education. Many
applications provide books in digital format, much like a Kindle, while other applications,
such as the USA Today or the New York Times app, condense every aspect of the print
newspaper so it fits in the palm of a teenager's hand. In addition, a number of informational
and educational podcasts, as well as classes recorded in podcast format, are available for
instant download to most smartphones.
“The Mobile Phone Usage among Teens and Young Adults Impact of Invading Technology”
“The new digital environment presented an exceptional array of possibilities for
communication, interaction, and information retrieval at the fingertips that was never before
available”. It is a general understanding that mobile phones have fastened the society in various
aspects through its variety of functionalities. While cell phone expansion is at ‘breath-taking
speed’, SMS through cell phones is pervading ‘like a wild-fire’.
“Effects of Cell Phone on Interpersonal Communication of Teenagers”
The use of cell phone is increasing manifolds with every passing day. The most recent
report by Scarborough Research shows that national average penetration of cell phones in2003
was 66% a growth rate of over 30% since 1999, with even higher rates in larger cities. Those who
continue to avoid cell phone adoption tend to be older, more likely female, and will lower
education and household income than „haves‟. The cell phone has become a key technology in
regards to communication within the last ten years. Utilizing data from a three-year survey of 842
adults in the UK, found that cell phone penetration was higher than internet access for all age
groups, with those under 45 having the highest penetration of 80% by 2001. In a national survey
of cell phone owners conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, the Associated
Press, and AOL, results showed that 66% of U.S. adults own a cell phone, and it is estimated that
7-9% of U.S. adults are cell-only users. Additionally, Aoki and Downes found that one-third of
the 137 undergraduate students sampled in their study did not have a landline telephone and only
used the cell phone for calling purposes.
Time spent using cell phones appears to also be on the rise, but research has pointed out
the disparity between self-report measures of cell phone use and real-time observance of usage
levels. Although there were predictions of a small (9%) adoption rate among adults overall, the
trend seems to be growth in the adolescent (12-17) and younger adult (18 – 24) segments of the
market. The youth market – currently with a penetration rate of only 25%, but growing fast – is
considered a „gold mine‟ of opportunities to increase flagging industry profits. Even as mobile
phone penetration has increased in the USA, user demographics have changed. Women now
represent the majority of US cell phone users. The mean age and income level of cell phone users
has also declined over the years – contrary to research done earlier in the adoption cycle of the cell
phone and in other cultures. This may be a change in the trend of the adoption cycle as more recent
studies have shown that usage is growing in technologically and economically challenged regions
of the world, perhaps in part as a way to bridge previous communication gaps. The primary reason
for use appears to have shifted from business to personal communication. Some research has found
that this new mobile communication tool is reinforcing – rather than expanding – traditional roles
of women as nurturer and of a “weaker sex‟ that needs uses the cell phone as an additional means
of protection.
In addition to gender, age may have an impact on cell phone use. DeBallionand Rockwell
(2005) found that college students used the phone more than high-school students and adult non-
students. This result could be due to the fact that college students may be more dependent on the
cell phone for interacting with both old and new social networks acquired in the move to the
university setting. In looking at a sample of adults18 and over, Rainie and Keeter (2006) found
that 32% of the youngest cell phone users reported that they could not live without their cell phone
as opposed to only 18% of people over 30.
Thus, younger people exhibited a stronger emotional dependence on the cell phone than
older adults. Prepaid phone cards have made it even easier for adolescents and young adults to
obtain cell phone service, increasing the accessibility of cell phones to this demographic while
alleviating the concerns of parents that their children will use excessive amount of minutes
resulting in an extremely high bill at the end of the month. Limited adolescent finances appear to
have also resulted in their making strategic communication choices such as using “night time‟
minutes and “free‟ in - network calling. Teenagers and young adults use cell phones more than
their parents; it has been proved by research. They prefer to consider it their primary phone – in
lieu of the traditional Landline phone. Portability also translates into additional privacy since
personal calls can be made away from authority figures.
Use of Short Messaging Services (SMS) provides additional semi-private communication,
allowing users to stay secretly connected to social groups. SMS are often saved and even shared
in groups much like traditional letters. The relationship between age and cell phone dependency
could increase as cell phone use begins earlier in life.
In Finland, interviews with young people revealed that
cell phones become interesting to children around the ages of 10 and 12 due to the increased
importance of friend networks and activities outside of the home. If one begins exhibiting
dependence on a medium at such a young age, reliance on the medium may increase as one
matures. However, as demonstrated by Rainie and Keeter (2006), there may be a levelling effect
of dependency once a teenager enters into adulthood and the job market. As lives change during
the maturity process, so will the needs of the user in regards to social network maintenance and
reliance on the cell phone. With regards to the impact of cell phone use on social networks and
relationships, several studies have yielded interesting results.
Henderson (2002) found that text
messaging provided teens with a means of flirting as well as a mode to start or end romantic
relationships. This mediated form of interacting may have an impact on relational formation and
deterioration strategies, allowing those with less interpersonal or conflicts kill a private outlet for
communicating with significant others. Additionally,
young people can negotiate their relationships within the privacy of the home without parental
control (Henderson 2002).
Flirting can be accomplished right in the living room via text messaging without the prying
ears of siblings or parents. This places more control in the hands of the cell phone user with regards
to how and when interpersonal relationships are formed and maintained.
These characteristic usage patterns appear to be consistent across the variety of cultures in
which cell phone use has been studied to date. However, they must be framed within an
individual’s cultural context. In his qualitative and conceptual analysis of cell phone use by young
women in the UAE, has observed that the technology isolates young women from the greater
society while at the same time allowing young adults to speak more freely to one another than the
culture might otherwise allow. He believes that this leads to a separation
and individualization that has both a positive and negative affect on users and their families.
Found that US Latino citizens perceived the usefulness of communication technologies based upon
their community “cultural values.
Research has shown that usage patterns are constructed partially based on relationships
within social groups. Interviewed nearly 200 people and found 45 personal communication
networks. Within each of these communication “cells‟ perceptions of use and utility of mobile
phones was similar. These perceptions differed from small group to small group however.
Adolescent cell phone “haves” and “have-nots” sometimes mirror those of older demographics,
but in many cases the decision is made by a parent rather than a potential user. Young adult
ownership of a cell phone appears to be closely related to contact with one’s social peers.
Adolescents that do not have cell phones often feel cut off from their peers.
This invasion of private communication into public spaces has also led to an erosion of
boundaries regarding topics discussed in front of strangers.
Publicand private spheres merge as individuals walk down the street talking to close friends or
family on the cell phone – allowing strangers to easily overhear one side of conversations that used
to be considered private talk. In addition to observable interruptions of potential interpersonal
events – such as talking to someone on the cell phone while standing in line at the
bank – adolescents participate in concealed use of
the phone that interrupts or prevents interpersonal communication events – such as text
messaging someone while sitting in a classroom. Family concerns are also a reason for adopting
the cell phone.
When interviewing undergraduates regarding their attitudes and uses of the cell phone,
Campbell and Russo found that many students bought a cell phone because of the influence of
parents to maintain contact and for safety concerns. One interviewee remarked, “I didn’t really
need a mobile phone or want one, but my parents…got it formed…so they could call me, get a
hold of me”. Also in regards to the family, the cell phone may have adverse effects.
(Chelsey 2005) found that over a two-year period, cell phones were linked to distress and
decreases in family satisfaction due to work-to- family and family-to-work spill over. Being
available to both the work and family networks at all times caused increased stressing both
environments. Currently, several studies have examined how people use the
cell phone. For 10- and 11-year olds, Charlton et al. (2002) found that nearly half of the sample
reported using the phone to call parents, and approximately one-third of
calling behavior was to friends. The largest reason for why these youth used the phone was adesi
re to chat, followed by informing parents of where they were and to make arrangements to be
picked up (from school or activities, etc).
Cell phones are considered to be devices that free up people from constraints of landline
telephones – allowing one the flexibility of mobility, while still being able to access family,
friends, co-workers, and the services of the community. In fact, they are often considered time
saving devices since they allow users to more effectively manage limited available time. On the
other hand, cell phones are considered the bane of the 21st Century, preventing the user from being
able to get away from the office or avoid unwanted communication. This result, in the minds of
many “folk”, perceived loss of control over one’s life. It has been argued that the debate over cell
phones represents a greater struggle with changes in societal norms of communication and
interaction. In fact, Hopper 1992 has noted that the challenge of controlling access to one’s self
can directly affect innovation.

Cell phone use, as well as the size and style of phone carried by a user, symbolizes a variety
of diverging meanings to different members of the public. It can represent safety, accessibility,
coolness of personal public image. Cultural and generational barriers exists some cases that
perceive this connectivity as negative.
Hence, mobile phones allowed teenagers to build their own image because of its access to
the social media. Those social media established the way of socialization of teenagers. Though
mobile phones greatly improved communication, face to face interactions are considered
especially by adults as the strongest type of communication.
“How Smart Phones Are Killing Conversation”
A Q&A with MIT professor Sherry Turkle about her new book, Reclaiming Conversation.
BY JILL SUTTIE | DECEMBER 7, 2015 Bookmark what happens when we become too
dependent on our mobile phones? According to MIT sociologist Sherry Turkle, author of the new
book Reclaiming Conversation, we lose our ability to have deeper, more spontaneous
conversations with others, changing the nature of our social interactions in alarming ways. Turkle
has spent the last 20 years studying the impacts of technology on how we behave alone and in
groups. Though initially excited by technology’s potential to transform society for the better, she
has become increasingly worried about how new technologies, cell phones in particular, are
eroding the social fabric of our communities. In her previous book, the bestselling Alone Together,
she articulated her fears that technology was making us feel more and more isolated, even as it
promised to make us more connected. Since that book came out in 2012, technology has become
even more ubiquitous and entwined with our modern existence. Reclaiming Conversation is
Turkle’s call to take a closer look at the social effects of cell phones and to re-sanctify the role of
conversation in our everyday lives in order to preserve our capacity for empathy, introspection,
creativity, and intimacy.
“How Have Cell Phones Impacted Teenagers’ Socialization” by mpett3
November 4, 2013 - 5:45pm Mobile phones have had a huge impact on how teenagers
socialize with both their peer groups and family members. This form of communication has
changed aspects of teenagers’ everyday social life by building their personal and group identities,
their social relationships and social networks, and allows for them to engage in intense social
interactions with members of their peer groups beyond parental control. In the research article
“The Impact of Mobile Use on Teenagers’ Socialization” the researchers did an experiment to see
how teenagers believed mobile phones impacted how they socialize. The researchers made a
questionnaire asking questions about their use of mobile communication. After the study was
conducted and the results were analysed, the researcher believes that it is pretty obvious that the
use of cell phones have increased social interactions among teenagers. With this being the first
empirical study of this topic, however, it is suggest by the researchers that more studies should be
conducted before any solid conclusions are made.
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying can occur at different age levels and in different geographical areas. For
example, a survey was conducted in 2004 involving 432 Grade 7 to 9 students from nine junior
high schools from middle-class, ethnically diverse communities in Calgary, Canada. The results
showed that more than two thirds of students have heard of cyber bullying incidents and about one
quarter had been cyber /bullied.
Cyber bullying can be devastating for victims and their families. The psychological harm
inflicted by cyber bullying, just like bullying, is reflected in low self-esteem, school failure, anger,
anxiety, depression, school avoidance, school violence, and suicide. It is even possible that the
damage from cyber bullying would be greater than bullying because there is no escape for the
victims; harmful material could be easily preserved as well as quickly and widely spread. Further,
many people who would not harass others face-to-face might cyber bully peers because they
believe that they could hide or it would be acceptable to engage in such behaviour virtually
Research studies have indicated that cyber bullying is becoming a major issue in schools and has
various negative effects. Nevertheless, it is not clear how students' beliefs and opinions affect their
behaviours online, whether as a cyber-bully, a cyber-victim, or a bystander. This study, therefore,
examines student opinions and beliefs in relation to their behaviours.
“The Impact of Mobile Phones on Teenagers Socialization and Emancipation”
The mobile phone has become an indispensable mean of communication, as according to
the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 2013 there were almost as many mobile-
cellular subscriptions as people in the world. The device constitutes an important tool of
communication of individuals with diverse demographic traits but its critical role has been
emphasized specifically for teenagers who have adopted mobile phones with a surprising speed.
Teenagers’ proneness to adopt mobile phones is primarily associated with its functions including
instrumental (for instance, micro-coordination, accessibility and safety issues) as well as social
and expressive uses. With respect to the former, perhaps the most fundamental function is micro-
coordination that allows teenagers to plan and re-plan their social activities with parents and peers
providing both temporal and spatial flexibility. Similarly, accessibility contributes to a sense of
permanent availability; situation that has been described by Licoppe as “connected presence”.
The mobile phone may also act as a safety link in cases of actual emergency; hence security
reasons are critically important for both parents and teenagers to have mobile phones. For instance,
Oksman and Rautiainen underline that the device is characterized from parents “as a small
investment for the child’s safety”, whereas others advocate that the mobile phone acts as a “magic
helper” that aids parents to monitor teenagers’ location in order to guarantee their safety in
mobility, especially during the night.
Through the instrumental components of mobile phone communication, social and
expressive uses are accomplished as the device enhances social interactions and bonding with
those in teenagers’ intimate sphere. The mobile phone provides a direct communicative channel
between users and peer groups, parents and children; hence the device allows teenagers to develop
intensive interactions and reinforce their ties with their family and peers. However, the
instrumental and social functions of mobile phones are intertwined with critical impacts on
teenagers’ parental and peer group interactions. For instance, Pain et al. underline that:
Mobiles may reduce the fears of parents and young people by allowing contact which is
not spatially or temporally bounded. Mobile phones may expand young people’s geographies,
allowing them a wider spatial range unsupervised, and thus empower young people in reclaiming
public spaces, or contract them as a further means for parents to monitor and control young
people’s movements
“Mobile Phones and Teenagers: Impact, Consequences and Concerns-Parents/Caregivers”
The collective identity of a family or people living at the same place has been diluted
through the use of member’s individual mobile phones. In other words, unity has given way to a
multiplicity of channels. and hence, the identity of the family unit becomes less about ‘oneness’
and more about ‘many-ness’. The ability to quickly coordinate activities in a complex society is
probably the most significant contribution of the mobile telephone”. In addition to quick
communication, for a better understanding and a healthier relationship, a face-to-face interaction
is emphasized because especially adults consider this type of communication automatically
superior than other modes of communication.
It is obvious that mobile phones have fastened the society in different fields because of its
different functions. Mobile phone encompasses the different aspects in our daily life even if you
are with your friends or even staying in touch with the family. The mind-set of one family unit had
changed too, because mobile phones gave the people a way to acquire different ideas aside from
the one whole idea built by the family. It is also said that mobile phones kill conversation on mobile
phones especially in the field of communicating with others. When people become dependent on
their mobile phones, the preservation of our capacity for empathy, creativity, and intimacy is not
practiced.
Conceptual Framework
Characteristics of Respondents:
1. Gather information about
Age the usage of respondents of
their mobile phones.
Sex
2. Determining how frequent
they use their mobile
phones.
3. Related literatures and
studies
Mobile phones affect the teenagers 4. Questionnaire.
The diagram represents the data and information about the usage of mobile phones of the
respondents. It also determines the profiles of the respondents and the questionnaires given to
them. On that method, we can further analyze how mobile phones affect the teenagers.
The focus of the research is centered on how mobile phones affect teenagers:
 To gain an understanding of the respondent’s usage of mobile phones
 To determine how frequent does the respondents uses mobile phones
 To understand the effects on teenagers’ behavioral aspects
Theoretical Framework
Building off the concept that text messaging on a mobile phone is impersonal and more
people are communicating through this method, the social penetration theory of Altman and Taylor
(1973) which is “the process of developing deeper intimacy with another person through mutual
self-disclosure and other forms of vulnerability”, would prove that starting a new relationship with
someone through social media and mobile phones could take a very long time, or perhaps never
develop. The Social Penetration Theory of Altman and Taylor (1973) also stated that, “the main
route to deep social penetration is through verbal self-disclosure.
For lifestyle of socialization, the survey of Yi-Fan Chen done in U.S. College shows that
students have several strong socialization motivates for using the mobile phone to contact both
family and friends (CHEN, 2007). Smartphone features, for examples, text to speech, GPS and
social Websites, people can easily remain integrated with society especially those with special
needs and elderly age (Sarwar and Soomro, 2013).
However, the report of Amanda (2012) shows that over dependent of smartphone brings
the impact of there is only 35% of the teens who owns a smart phone have face-to-face socializing
outside of school. According to Teoh (2011), Americans are socializing and spending the average
time of 2.7 hours per day on their mobile device. The time people used to socialize via mobile
device is twice of the time spending on eating and is more than one third of time spending on
sleeping per day.
Definition of Terms
 Socialization – the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society; the
activity of mixing socially with others
 Communication – the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviours to express
or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else
 Bystander – a person who is standing near but not taking part in what is happening
 Cybercrime – a crime in which the computer is the object of the crime or is used as a tool
to commit an offense; criminal activities carried out by means of computers or the internet
 Cybersquatting - the acquisition of a domain name on the Internet in bad faith or with the
intent to profit, mislead, destroy one’s reputation or deprive others from registering the
same domain name.
 Forgery – the crime of falsely making or copying a document in order to deceive people
 Short Messaging Services (SMS) - provide additional semi-private communication,
allowing users to stay secretly connected to social groups.

CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter contains the research and the study of the course undertaken and method that
will give detailed information of the overall researched method used. The relevance of the study
will be found also in this chapter wherein the data, respondents of the study, and the gathering
procedures used.
Research Design
The study used a quantitative research method. In research, quantitative research is
characterized by the use of statistical analysis. The objective of this research is to evaluate the
effects of certain issue, and furthermore, to be able to give suggestions and resolutions depending
on the effects whether negative or positive. The study will focus more on the effects of the use of
mobile phones on teenagers in Angono, Rizal. The study will prove that the use of mobile phones
have effects on students.
A survey was used to acquire data because it is best served to answer the questions and the
purpose of the study. Random sampling was chosen because it is not intended of the research to
choose a specific respondent for the questionnaire. The questionnaires and data gathered will be
used to evaluate and prove the effects of the use of mobile phones.
Research Locale
The origin of Angono Private High School can be traced back to the year 1953. It was the
first secondary school established in the town of Angono by the men and women behind Juan
Sumulong Memorial Schools System.
The first school building was the residence of the late Mr. Lope Aguinaldo. It had only 5
classrooms, 119 students and 8 teachers headed by Miss Remedios N. Reyes. The next years saw
the need for a bigger space to accommodate the increasing enrolees. Hence, the school was
transferred to its present site. It was in 1957 when the leadership was transferred to Miss Liwayway
G. Sanvictores as Principal of the school and in 1975 was promoted to the rank of the Director of
Juan Sumulong Memorial Schools System. For the next twenty-eight solid years, APHS
metamorphosed into a magnanimous institution under the very able hands of Mrs. Emelina B.
Medina-Ramos. The next five years saw its growth under the keen management of Mrs. Norma V.
Sanchez-Medina.
At present, the leadership is well-taken care of by Dr. Reynaldo D. Faustino. It has 1,011
students, 32 teachers, 14 classrooms with 2 air-conditioned computer rooms, a Science laboratory,
a Technology and Livelihood Education room, an Audio-Visual room and an air-conditioned
library.
The members of the Board of Trustees to continue their dedication and service to the
community added a new home for APHS. Located at Brgy. Pag-asa, Binangonan, Rizal, more
classrooms and facilities were built in this new site to cater to the needs of the students. And this
is where the researcher will gather all the data needed in the research.
In this research, 100 students, composed of male and female at age 16 to 18, from Angono
Private High School Department will be selected to be respondents in the research process. They
will fill up the survey papers given to them that shall serve as the basis for the research.
Data Gathering Method
The study gathered data using social media accounts for it will be able the work done easily,
and also, it is the most convenient way and this enabled the study easily contact the target
respondents. A survey was conducted and gathered through sending questionnaires with
Messenger. The population of the respondents is 100, composed of 50 females and 50 males with
the age no more no less 16-18 years old. All of the respondents are currently living in Angono,
Rizal. The respondents are teenagers because the research is going to be discussing about teenagers
and their usage of mobile phones. After the survey, the data was interpreted and analyzed obtained
from teenagers from Angono, Rizal.
Sampling Method
In order to select the respondent, the researcher used only Simple Random
Sampling. Meaning, there is no specific pattern to select respondents because it is not
intended to select a particular person to answer and complete the questionnaire. Through
this, each teenagers had an equal chance of being drawn in the sample.
Research Instrument
The research used survey questionnaire to gather data. The questionnaires were
designed based on the statement of the problem that has formulated. The questionnaire has
two sections. The first division was the respondents’ profile and then the second one is the
situational one. It was designed situational so the respondents may not notice the intention
of the study to determine the impact of the mobile phones to them. The survey will show
the respondents age, gender, and their view about the effects of the use of mobile phone.
The questions in the questionnaire are tested if they are relevant in the success of
the study as it will give conclusions and answers to the entire research.
Data Analysis Method
Now, the data for the research will be collected using a survey questionnaire. The survey
was comprised of 12 questions. A hundred questionnaire was made and randomly chose 100
respondents from Angono, Rizal. The surveys were given to the respondents 22nd of January, year
2019, and was returned at the same date. All the questionnaires to use in the research were
confirmed for a reason that all respondents completely fill-outed information written on the
questionnaire.
The data gathered will be used to evaluate the respondent’s composition. The evaluation
will be tabled according to the respondent’s age, gender, and strand that is evaluated will be
examined for more preferable result. The data will be interpreted and analyzed to how the
respondents affect them using the mobile phone.
Variable Category No. of respondents
18
49
17
Age 34
16
17
Male
50
Gender
Female
50
Yes
100
Always uses mobile phones
No
0
1-3hours 9
Time spent when using mobile 4-6hours
40
phone
7-9hours
34
10 or more hours
17
Aware about the effects of

Yes 91
mobile phones
No
9
Type of conversation
Personal 83
comfortable with
Online 17
Table 3.1: This table shows the characteristics and the number of the respondents.
CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Data analysis plays a very important role for achieving the objectives and in further helps
in enhancing the overall quality of research. This chapter describes the analysis of data followed
by a discussion of the research questions and findings. The findings relate to the research questions
that guided the study. Data were analyzed to identify, evaluate, and describe the effects of mobile
phones to teenagers in terms of their interpersonal skills. Data were obtained from the answers of
a hundred teenagers who were currently living in Angono, Rizal.
Data Presentation and Analysis
Descriptive statistical analysis was used to identify frequencies and percentages to answer
all of questions in the questionnaire.
Table no. 4.1: No. of MALE RESPONDENTS who answered ‘’A’’ on the Questionnaire
Questions F PERCENTAGE/ MEAN
Q1 31 62%
Q2 42 84%
Q3 25 50%
Q4 28 56%
Q5 36 72%
Q6 25 50%
Q7 50 100%
Q8 8 16%
Q9 33 66%
Q10 26 54%
Table 4.1: This table shows the numbers and percentage of male respondents who answered “A”
on the questionnaire. The mode is question number 7.
4.1 According to the results of the survey, the total average of male affected is about 50% and
above, meaning using of mobile phones has influenced male teenagers in their daily activity. The
questionnaire given is more on situational so that it may appears to the respondent not being chose
between “Which one do they prefer: Personal or Online’’. The letter A means you prefer online
and B is in personal. As you noticed on the table, question number 7, all of the male respondents
answered A which is choosing to talk to friends online rather than parents who are with them right
now. Surprisingly knowing that out of 50 male respondents, no one answered the second one.
Table no. 4.2: No. of FEMALE RESPONDENTS who answered ‘’A’’ on the Questionnaire
Questions F PERCENTAGE/MEAN
Q1 21 42%
Q2 24 48%
Q3 4 8%
Q4 19 38%
Q5 25 50%
Q6 6 12%
Q7 42 84%
Q8 11 22%
Q9 50 100%
Q10 17 34%
Table 4.2: This table shows the numbers and percentage of female respondents who answered
“A” on the questionnaire. The mode is Question number 9.
4.2 Now, the female’s result is more intriguing than the male. The total average of female
affected falls between 30%-60% meaning that male is more affected than the female.
Considering male are more sociable than female, as you see at the result, most of them preferred
to choose personal than online. What’s more intriguing is the same as the males, there’s a certain
question where all 50 female respondents have the same thought.
Table no. 4.3: No. of 18-YEAR OLD RESPONDENTS who answered ‘’A’’ on the
Questionnaire
Q1 25 51%
Q2 32 65%
Q3 14 25%
Q4 23 47%
Q5 30 61%
Q6 15 31%
Q7 45 92%
Q8 9 18%
Q9 41 84%
Q10 21 43%
Table 4.3: This table shows the numbers and percentage of 18 year old respondents who
answered “A” on the questionnaire
4.3 This shows how teenagers didn’t realized that they are linking into virtual reality. Mobile
phone device has become one of the most common communication tools being used by both old
and young. And as you can see in question number 9 which asks if depression and motivational
posts affects them, around 84% are dealing with their own dilemma, and they are fortunate
enough if some motivational thoughts appear on the news feed of their social media account.
However, there are some unfortunates who have seen depression and suicidal thoughts and
trigger them more to do so. Mobile phones can be as dangerous as it could kill a lot of teenagers
who’s sensitive and cannot handle such things as they started to browse on their social media
accounts.
Questionnaire
Questions F PERCENTAGE
Q1 18 53%
Q2 22 65%
Q3 10 29%
Q4 16 47%
Q5 21 62%
Q6 11 32%
Q7 31 91%
Q8 6 18%
Q9 28 82%
Q10 15 44%
Table 4.4: This table shows the numbers and percentage of 17 year old respondents who
4.4 As shown in the table, the percentage didn’t go far to the previous one. There’s a lot of
similarities between the two ages. This reveals how time that used to be spent talking about each
other’s day has been replaced with constantly picking up our phone to respond to a chat or check
to see who like our status on Facebook, which explains the Question number 2.
Questionnaire
Q1 9 53%
Q2 11 66%
Q3 5 29%
Q4 8 47%
Q5 10 59%
Q6 5 29%
Q7 16 94%
Q8 3 18%
Q9 14 82%
Q10 7 41%
Table 4.5: This table shows the numbers and percentage of 16-year old respondents who
4.5 The number of respondents agreed that they are affected by the mobile phones is similar with
the 17 year old respondents. We should admit that there is really something addictive about
scrolling on your news feed and much more. It’s all made teenagers into anti-social, sitting into
their own bedrooms, and forgetting the time of the day. We also known that this generation tend
to be much more linked into cyberworld, even though they want something personal and true.
Table no. 4.6: Total Average of RESPONDENTS who answered ‘’A’’ on the Questionnaire
Questions F
Q1 58
Q2 67
Q3 25
Q4 42
Q5 58
Q6 25
Q7 92
Q8 17
Q9 83
Q10 42
Table 4.6: This table shows the total average of male and female respondents, ages 16-18, who
4.6 This completely shows the overall average of the teenagers who answered letter A. As you
compare the three tables of ages is quite similar to each other. For some, it goes beyond habit-
mobile phones can become an actual addiction. It is true that mobile phone has enabled us to
connect in many ways, yet we must be careful not to let it replace real human interaction or keep
us distracted and isolated from loved ones in the same room
Data Interpretation
Discussion of Research Questions and Findings
(1.1) Age Ranges of the Respondents
Respondents were asked to answer the age category appropriate to them (see table 3.1
above). All the respondents responded to the question (100 responses or 100%) Forty-nine
percent of the respondents were 18 years old, thirty-four percent were 17 years old, and
seventeen percent were 16 years old.
(1.2) Genders of the Respondents

It is also part of the purpose of the research to know the genders of the respondents. This is to
differentiate the effects of the mobile phones between male and female teenagers. The research
intended to select fifty male and fifty female respondents for the accuracy of the data.
(2.1) Effects of the Mobile Phones to Teenagers in terms of Age
In this study, the correlation between the ages was statistically significant. As mentioned
earlier in the Chapter III of this research, questionnaire was more of situational and it was found
out that ages 16-18 years old of this generation were not that totally linked on the virtual world.
Still, knowing that the question with the highest percentage was Question number 7, which all
about choosing friends (online) rather than parents (personal) suggested that teenagers isolates
themselves more to their relatives because mobile phones are existing and they this prefer more
rather than talking personal.
(2.2) Effects of the Mobile Phones to Teenagers in terms of Gender
Together with the ages, genders were also important in this research. Study reveals that male
teenagers have the high percentage linking to the mobile phones and so therefore, there is a
possibility that the one that isolates themselves to people around them is most likely male (see
table 4.1). Also, the shows that female respondents get easily affected with some motivational
and depression thoughts posted in every social media pages (see table 4.2). This concludes that it
might be the reason of the increasing rates of suicide and it is very alarming.
(3.1) Age Differences on the Effects of Mobile Phones to Teenagers
As the results were compared, the range of the ages is not enough to determine the
differences on the effects of mobile phones. The answers of those ages is quite similar, meaning
they are born in the same generation where reality and virtual world is not yet blended. This
range have the same experiences and way of living engaged with the mobile phones, however, it
doesn’t suggest that they all prefer to live in the virtual world which humans have created.
(3.2) Gender Differences on the Effects of Mobile Phones to Teenagers
Differentiating the data of male and female respondents, the study concluded that there
are significant differences in terms of gender. As mentioned earlier, it is also stated that male
tend to be more affected with regard to socialization and communication. Male respondents
aren’t expressive and this makes sense why they chose having a conversation online rather than
having a cup of coffee. On the other hand, female respondents have the low percentage of
engaging mobile phones, yet they admitted that they are affected with the posts of social media
pages.
CHAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations of
the study.
Summary of Findings
1. What is the respondents profile in terms of:
a. Age
The age of the respondents ranges from 16-18. To cover a large amount of data, the study
scoped teenagers from the whole town of Angono, Rizal. It was used to avoid shortage of data.
b. Gender
The genders of the respondents are male and female. It was shown that all of the respondents,
male and female, are using mobile phones. This will conclude that mobile phones have or may
have effects in students because they are using mobile phones.
2. What are the effects of the use of mobile phones on teenagers in terms of :
a. Age
Study concluded that there is really something addictive in scrolling and keeping in touch
with mobile phones. The majority of the teenagers would prefer to go sat in the corner and locked
their faces on the screens instead of having fun and bond with some people around them.
b. Gender
Since mobile phones made an ease in communication, male respondents used this to express
more themselves. However, this also might lead to an isolation to the real word but considering
the fact that this help males, it could be considered as positive. For the female is about motivational
and depression posts. They are get easily affected by those posts on the social media.
3. Are there differences in the effects of the use of mobile phones on teenagers in terms of :
a. Age
None. The scope of the ages is not enough to identify the differences between them.
According to the results of the study, teenagers of this generation have the same perception in
using mobile phones. They tend to choose the non-verbal way rather than the verbal.
b. Gender
There are differences between male and female respondents. Male respondents have the
high percentage of getting engaged in the mobile phones while females have the low percentage.
Conclusions
The following are the conclusions drawn the study.
This research concludes that teenagers of this generation, aged 16-18, have the same
experience and mindset on communicating and socializing. The majority of them would prefer
having a conversation online rather than personal. We did admit that mobile phones really made
an ease in communication but we are blinded by the fact that this device, instead of making
everyone of us more connected, mobile phones are making us more isolated. They are relying more
on their mobile phones for communication. It was concluded that 100% of female respondents
were affected by the social media posts. This factor might leads students from anxiety, depression,
and the worst case, suicide. In addition to that, male respondents tend to be more affected than
female. They have low interpersonal skills and that might be the reason why teenagers nowadays
have the low self-esteem and weak personalities.
Recommendations
The following are the suggestions offered for the future researchers, teenagers, parents, and
to everyone who are using mobile phones.
For the future researchers, it was recommended to have more focus and time management
to properly assess the information and facts included in the research in order for it to be clear and
vivid. It was also advised the future researchers to give a factual evidences that will help on
acquiring and gathering data and facts. All data gathered should always have a backup copy in
case of situations that could cause for the loss of data.
For the future researchers of this study, since the range of the ages is not enough to
determine the differences, it was recommended to have wider scope for the ages. Teenagers doesn’t
literally means “Teen” + “agers” but also this covers from age 12 to age 21. Another one is to
focus on the other skills that have not seen affected. This study may help you for conducting a new
one.
For the subject of the research, the teenagers, it was strongly advised to have proper use
mobile phones with moderation to have a balance on socializing within the real world and the
virtual world. It was also recommend teenagers to have stronger communication and bonds with
their parents at home for them to be kept in touch with their son/daughter's behavior for them to
notice if there's something wrong going on
And lastly, this study aims to remind everyone that although a thing such as mobile phones
could have many positive and helpful benefits, when such a thing is used excessively and
obsessively, it could turn into the negative side.

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Appendices
Appendix A: List of Tables
Variable Category No. of respondents
18
49
17
Age 34
16
17
Male
50
Gender
Female
50
Yes
100
Always uses mobile phones
No
0
1-3hours 9
Time spent when using mobile 4-6hours
40
phone
7-9hours
34
10 or more hours
17
Aware about the effects of

Yes 91
mobile phones
No
9
Type of conversation
Personal 83
comfortable with
Online 17
Table no. 4.1: No. of MALE RESPONDENTS who answered ‘’A’’ on the
Questionnaire
Questions F PERCENTAGE/ MEAN
Q1 31 62%
Q2 42 84%
Q3 25 50%
Q4 28 56%
Q5 36 72%
Q6 25 50%
Q7 50 100%
Q8 8 16%
Q9 33 66%
Q10 26 54%
Table no. 4.2: No. of FEMALE RESPONDENTS who answered ‘’A’’ on the
Questionnaire
Questions f PERCENTAGE/MEAN
Q1 21 42%
Q2 24 48%
Q3 4 8%
Q4 19 38%
Q5 25 50%
Q6 6 12%
Q7 42 84%
Q8 11 22%
Q9 50 100%
Q10 17 34%
Questionnaire
Q1 25 51%
Q2 32 65%
Q3 14 25%
Q4 23 47%
Q5 30 61%
Q6 15 31%
Q7 45 92%
Q8 9 18%
Q9 41 84%
Q10 21 43%
Questionnaire
Q1 18 53%
Q2 22 65%
Q3 10 29%
Q4 16 47%
Q5 21 62%
Q6 11 32%
Q7 31 91%
Q8 6 18%
Q9 28 82%
Q10 15 44%
Questionnaire
Q1 9 53%
Q2 11 66%
Q3 5 29%
Q4 8 47%
Q5 10 59%
Q6 5 29%
Q7 16 94%
Q8 3 18%
Q9 14 82%
Q10 7 41%
Table no. 4.6: Total Average of RESPONDENTS who answered ‘’A’’ on the
Questionnaire
Questions F
Q1 58
Q2 67
Q3 25
Q4 42
Q5 58
Q6 25
Q7 92
Q8 17
Q9 83
Q10 42
Appendix B: Sample Questionnaire
Name:______________________________________________________
Age:_____ Gender:_________
Direction: MUST READ
Situational questions must be answer honestly. This is not GMRC nor Edukasyon
sa Pagpapakatao and you should answer what will you GOING TO do not what
will you WANT TO do.
1.) You’re dealing with your own conflicts and you want these to release at least
even a little. Would you rather:
a.) Express your rants on Twitter, it’s where I’m comfortable with.
b.) Invite your relatives and closest friends to have a cup of tea with you.
2.) You have your family outing and your boredom strikes you. Would you rather:
a. Get my phone. Browse my social media accounts/ play online games.
I’m not close to them by the way.
b. Find my cousins and talk about each other’s life.

3.) It’s your 1st anniversary with your special someone and you wanted to express
your love and care for her/him. Would you rather:
a. Send him/her an LSM or long sweet message on Messenger.
b. Make a letter and be the one to read it for her.
4.) It’s Valentines’ Day and you have crush on your classmate. You think today is
the perfect timing to tell her/him what you feel about her/him, and you don’t
want to miss this special day. Would you rather:
a. Confess to her on Messenger. Easy.
b. Confess to her personally. It’s more romantic.
5.) Sharing is caring. You have realized something about life and you want it to be
heard. Would you rather:
a. Share this thought online first with your friends and post this on
Facebook. Through this, you can express more yourself and it might
gone viral.
b. Ask your friends to meet you at Starbucks, and talk about it with your
drinks.
6.) You said something horrible to someone accidentally. His action definitely
annoys you, but when you both got home you suddenly realized you were
wrong. Would you rather:
a. Tell him sorry in chat right away.
b. Wait until tomorrow and talk to him personally.

7.) Its weekends. You are stressed on your overloaded school works. You’ve got
no helping hands to help you and you need someone to talk to. Would you
rather:
a. Open up to your friends who are online at the moment.
b. Open up to your parents who are with you right now.
8.) Have you been cyberbullied at your age right now?
a. Yes
b. No
9.) Have you been influenced of some motivational and depression thoughts posted
by some pages in social media
a. Yes
b. No
10.) Can you live a day without touching your mobile phone?
a. Of course. Why not?
b. Definitely no.

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Angono Private High School

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONES ON SOCIALIZATION

AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO

TEENAGERS IN ANGONO, RIZAL

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement in

Esmeralda, Karl Chester A.

time for completion of this research paper.

guidance and most of all, for their love.

we have shared together.

and communication skills. Subsequent to this, a questionnaire was randomly distributed to 50

CHAPTER I- PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

CHAPTER II – LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

CHAPTER III - METHODOLOGY

Data Gathering Method......................................................................................................26

CHAPTER IV – PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

1.) What is the respondents profile in terms of :

3.) Are there differences in the effects of using mobile phones on

socialization and communication in terms of :

CHAPTER V – CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Background of the Study

to travel, to learn, to do businesses, to communicate and to live in comfort. However, technology

teenagers when it comes to socializing.

those crimes, some teenagers suffer from psychological traumas on socializing.

difficulties in job interviews and public speaking.

to talk to our loved ones daily.

different stuffs that will satisfy their curiosity.

teenagers prefer using it?

Statement of the Problem

and communication skills of teenagers in Angono Rizal.

1. What is the respondents profile in terms of :

1. There are no significant differences of the respondent’s profile in terms of:

Significance of the Study

who will be benefited in this study are listed below:

mobile phones properly and moderately.

guiding their children in using mobile phones.

 Future researchers – Since the usage of technology is a contemporary issue and

Scope and Delimitations

aside from mobile phones.

and ages higher or lower than the given group.

LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Review of Related Literature

“The Advantages of Teenagers Having Mobile Phones”

Cell Phones as an Aid in Emergency Situations

of their teens or to locate lost or stolen phones.

Cell Phones as a Means to Connect

revolutionized long-distance communication by including long-distance calling options in

Cell Phones as Wellness and Educational Tools

Smartphones enable teenagers and college students alike to download course

instant download to most smartphones.

“The new digital environment presented an exceptional array of possibilities for

speed’, SMS through cell phones is pervading ‘like a wild-fire’.

“Effects of Cell Phone on Interpersonal Communication of Teenagers”

used the cell phone for calling purposes.

as opposed to only 18% of people over 30.

personal calls can be made away from authority figures.

Use of Short Messaging Services (SMS) provides additional semi-private communication,

could increase as cell phone use begins earlier in life.

In Finland, interviews with young people revealed that

relationships, several studies have yielded interesting results.

Henderson (2002) found that text

communicating with significant others. Additionally,