The Effects of Internet Usage to the Academic Performance of the TVL Senior

High School Students of Francisco Bangoy National High School

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A Thesis
Presented to the Senior High School Faculty
of Francisco Bangoy National High School
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In Partial Fulfilment
of the Requirements for the Subject
Practical Research 1
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By:

Zapanta, Ferdinand A.

February, 2023

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 Abstract

This study describes and investigates the impact of internet usage on the

academic performance and achievement of Francisco Bangoy National High School

Senior High School TVL students, as well as how it affects their physical and mental

health. The issue was chosen because social media has become immensely popular and

has influenced many individuals, particularly students. The study would disclose the

significant benefits, impacts, and how beneficial social media is by conducting it. The

purpose of this project is to examine the impact of social media on the academic

performance of Francisco Bangoy National High School Senior High School TVL pupils.

This study looks at how students' use of social media apps like Facebook, Instagram,

and Twitter affects their academic performance, both psychologically and physically.

This study develops an understanding and provides knowledge about social media and

whether or not it has a genuine impact on students' academic performance. The

researchers employed a quantitative research strategy to conduct this study, and in

order to gather and collect data, they administered survey questionnaires to the

respondents.

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 Table of Contents

Title Page……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1

Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………... 3

Chapter I: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study….………………………………………………………………………….. 4

Statement of the Research Problem…………….……………………………………………….. 8

Research Question………………………………………………………………………………….... 9

Scope and Delimination……………………………………………………………………………... 12

Hypothesis……………………..………………………………………………………………..….…… 14

Review of Related Literature……………..…………………………………………………..……. 15

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 CHAPTER 1

Background of the Study

Social media usage has become so ubiquitous in today's society that it has become

a requirement, particularly for students. Social media has evolved into a medium not

just for communication, but also for gathering useful information and expertise. Social

media facilitates the exchange of ideas, opinions, and information by establishing virtual

networks and communities. Social media, by definition, is Internet-based and allows

people to communicate via electronic methods. Human beings have basic wants to

belong and to be related to others, and interpersonal contact is crucial to meeting these

demands (Baumeister & Leary, 1995; Wang, 2013). Interpersonal communication

patterns have altered considerably in recent decades as information technology has

advanced, notably with the rapid expansion of Internet-based social media platforms

(e.g., Facebook, WeChat, Instagram) (Smith & Anderson, 2018; Stone, & Wang, 2018).

The proliferation of social media platforms and accessible Internet access raises the

danger of social media addiction, which is described as the unreasonable and excessive

use of social media to the point where it interferes with other parts of everyday life

(Griffiths, 2000, 2012). Social media addiction has been connected to a variety of

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emotional, relational, health, and performance concerns. As a result, understanding the

origins, effects, and therapies of social media addiction is crucial.

Today, the world honors communication technology developments that have

broadened the reach of communication via Information and Communication

Technologies (ICTs). Modern communication technology, without a question, has

converted the entire world into a "Global village," but technology, like two sides of a

coin, has both positive and harmful features. It helps people become more aware,

enlightened, and up to date on global affairs. Technology introduces a more efficient

manner of accomplishing things to humanity. Social networking sites include Twitter,

Yahoo Messenger, Facebook Messenger, Blackberry Messenger (BBM), Whatsapp

Messenger, Messenger, Skype, Google Talk, iPhones, and Androids. The majority of

people use these social networking sites to reconnect with old and new acquaintances,

both physical and virtual (Asemah and Edegoh, 2012).

Because of technological growth, the world has changed tremendously, and

technology has become the ideal medium for investigating the broad area of

knowledge. As internet technology has advanced, it has become the primary form of

communication. Whereas two-thirds of the global internet population uses social

networking or blogging sites for communication and connection. SNSs are online

communities of Internet users who want to engage with one another over similar

interests, whether personal, professional, or intellectual (William, Boyd, Densten, Chin,

Diamond & Morgenthaler 2009). Billions of people use social media to share

information and connect with one another. On a more personal level, social media
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enables you to connect with friends and family, learn new skills, pursue new interests,

and be entertained. On a professional level, you can use social media to expand your

knowledge in a specific field and to build your professional network by connecting with

other industry professionals. At the corporate level, social media enables you to engage

with your audience, solicit feedback from customers, and elevate your brand.

(University of South Florida, n.d)

In essence, social media is heavily used by a wide range of groups, both financially

and in terms of time spent. Furthermore, given the economic reality of the COVID-19

epidemic's decline, social media can be employed in place of other paid learning

application platforms.

According to Ullah and Khan in 2021, the internet and social media play an important

role in people's lives, especially the lives of young people. It is possible to communicate

and build trust in the social media market with the help of this. It can be used in a

variety of ways by students and teachers during the educational process. Facebook,

Twitter, and a slew of other applications are becoming increasingly popular, particularly

among young people. It is where they live, share, and learn, and it is natural that

educators would want to find ways to engage them through these technologies. At the

same time, these new media bring a slew of issues and risks, as well as opportunities.

Creative educators must consider these factors when weighing the benefits and

drawbacks of social media for educational purposes. (Burbules, 2021)

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 Social media has a variety of educational benefits, such as increased communication,

timely information, online socializing, learning, skill advancement, and job growth.

However, there are also negative implications, like identity theft, cyberbullying, and

social isolation. Despite the fact that social media coverage is frequently unfavorable, it

has played an important role in facilitating the dissemination of information regarding

COVID-19. Social media is an information vacuum; it swiftly disseminates both

knowledge and information, allowing for exaggeration, scapegoating, rumor, social

vigilantism, and xenophobia.

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 Statement of the Research Problem

The primary goal of this research is to evaluate the effects of internet platforms like

Facebook and Instagram on the academic performance of SHS TVL students in the

midst of the new normal. The internet has a significant impact on people, particularly

students. As the pandemic forces individuals to stay at home, the internet helps to

alleviate boredom. Because no one is permitted to go outside, it is one of the simplest

methods to converse with people. However, excessive use of social media platforms

might have severe consequences. According to studies, kids who use the internet

excessively have a poorer level of concentration in class since it decreases their interest

in listening to the lecturers.

This study seeks to find the following questions:

1. What are the effects of Internet Usage to the students in terms of:

1.1. Cognitive Development

1.2. Physical Development

2. What are the Social Media’s effects to the academic performance of the

students in terms of:

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 3.1 Attendance

3.2 Achievement

Research Question

YES NO MAYBE

Has social media

impacted your
academic
performance?

Do you think social

media usage affect
your physical and
mental health?

Do you use social

media for academic
purposes only?

Does social media

help you as a
student?

Do you timely submit

your assignments
whether spending
time on social media?

Do you see social

media as your
motivation source in
doing your school
works?

Do you feel stressed

when you overuse
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social media in a day
wherein you haven't
done any school
works?

Do you feel like social

media is affecting
you mentally?

Do you seek help

from your friends
through social media
rather than talking to
your parents about
your mental health
matters?

Do you treat your

leisure time being in
social media as your
healing time?

Do you feel stressed

when you overuse
social media in a day
wherein you haven't
done any school
works?

Did you learn

something from
social media by
scrolling through it
most of your time
daily?

Do you ever feel like

social media is taking
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a toll on your physical
health in the long
run?

Does social media

hinder you from
doing activities
physically?

Scope and Delimitations

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 Social media is a tool or platform that users can utilize to share content with the

public over the internet. It runs several platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and

Twitter (Hudson, 2020). Facebook is the most popular social media network as of 2016.

(Greenwood, Perrin, & Maeve, 2016). We can communicate with one another and

create relationships thanks to social media. People, particularly students, rely on social

media in modern times. It has grown in popularity and is frequently used by a big

number of people. Students' use of internet media platforms can have an impact on

their academic achievement, either positively or negatively.

While internet might stimulate students to participate in online learning, as the new

typical form of learning, it can also distract students and damage their learning

capacities (Singh, 2021). Internet usage influences student education. The study of

internet and mobile devices has both advantages and disadvantages, with the principal

advantage being access to course materials, video clips, and the transfer of instructional

notes. Students generally assume that social media and mobile devices are low-cost

and easy means to get relevant information. According to research undertaken in

Western countries, the "emergency remote teaching" caused by the outbreak was

rushed, with poor planning and resource management, potentially aggravating the

problem (Hodges et al. 2020).

Due to a shortage of adequate areas to connect to the Internet and take online

courses, as well as the long-term impacts of the severe economic recession on

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children's health, well-being, and scholastic outcomes, lower-income families are more

likely to struggle with home-schooling (Van Lancker and Parolin 2020). Both students

and instructors may feel a lack of feedback in online learning, according to Atchley et al.

(2013). These problems have the potential to harm student retention, satisfaction, and

performance. Distance learning, like traditional teaching, has proponents who claim that

online education creates students who perform on par with or better than their regular

classroom colleagues.

Hypothesis

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 If internet usage increases students' academic performance in the new normal,

then it can be used effectively in e-learning. If students' academic output is reduced by

the use of internet in the new normal, then employing internet platforms for e-learning

is useless.

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 Review of Related Literature

Following a thorough and in-depth search by the researcher, this Chapter summarizes

the pertinent literature and studies. It is done in order to improve comprehension of the

research or study.

1. Effects of Internet Usage to the Students

1.1 Advantages

Internet usage has helped students interact with one another by allowing them to

converse and discuss class-related issues via social media platforms. Students internet

because it is a lot more convenient and faster way for them to communicate and

express their views and ideas. It is a tool for students to make and meet new friends.

Mustaq (2018).

Social media is a collection of online platforms that people can freely use or access.

It allows students to share data with the general public and collaborate with others.

Because social media and internet is one of the most convenient ways to contact with

others, it also assists students in gaining ideas and specific information that they may

use for their education (Holotescu & Grosseck, 2013).

1.2 Disadvantages

If a user uses social media excessively, it might lead to addiction. Students who

spend too much time on social media sites have a negative impact on their academic
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achievement. It reduces their responsibility for work completion and distracts students

from focusing on their education. It reduces their social interactions and negatively

impacts their mental and emotional health (Kisantas, Dabbagh, Chirinos, & Fake, 2015).

Using too many internet platforms can have a negative impact on people, particularly

students, as it can lead to bad habits such as addiction. It causes kids to rely so much

on internet that they become inundated with the idea of meeting their peers online

rather than in person (Neelakandan, Annamalai, Rayen, & Arunajsmine, 2020).

1.1 Physical Health

Daily internet use was associated with the reinforcement of health behaviours at

both ends of the health behaviour spectrum, whereas moderate intensity social media

use was associated with the highest levels of physical activity and the lowest sleep

adequacy among those with moderate health behaviours. Thus, identifying an optimal

level of internet media use that benefits a variety of health behaviours would benefit

teenagers who fall in the middle of the health behaviour spectrum the most. (Shimgo et

al., 2019)

1.2 Mental Health

Recent years have seen a surge in research on internet media usage and adolescent

mental health, with numerous studies examining whether increased use of social media

is associated with a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, body image

concerns and disordered eating, and externalizing problems. In general, this research

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produced inconsistent data, with many indicating a minor but significant harmful

influence of internet use on mental health. A growing corpus of research is currently

attempting to build on these findings by conducting more nuanced examinations of

how, why, and for whom social media use may have a beneficial or detrimental effect

on youth development. Internet encompasses a diverse array of digital tools, making it

difficult to quantify its total impact on youngsters. (Nesi, 2020)

2. Problematic Use of Internet

Associations and interrelationships between addictive internet behavior and

psychoactive substance usage have been established in a number of European

countries. There is a tiny but significant link between problematic video game use and

social media use (Griffiths et al., 2013), as well as bidirectional links between

problematic gaming, gambling, and internet use (Karlsson, Broman & Hakansson,

2019). Excessive Internet use has been linked to an increased risk of alcohol and other

substance use and misuse (Nesi & Prinstein, 2019). Furthermore, a link has been

observed between time spent on social media and episodic heavy drinking.

3. Effects of Internet Usage to the Academic Performance

The internet's influence on education, according to Singh (2021), is becoming a

driving force in today's linked learning environment. Students now have access to new

educational options because to the internet. Social networking has numerous

educational benefits. However, there are a number of drawbacks. Social media

platforms have grown increasingly important in students' social lives. It is now generally
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acknowledged as a platform for enhancing student involvement and capacity in many

schools. Students can use these platforms to interact, communicate, obtain information,

and do research. Because it allows people from all over the world to connect, the

internet is the most powerful means of communication. The internet's widespread

acceptance is one of the key reasons for these different possibilities and the way it

affects education.

There is a direct association between internet use and academic performance of

university students. The negative side of technological growth, on the other hand, has

resulted in quandaries such as the erosion of real-life values, particularly among

students, who make up the bulk of users connecting via social networking sites. The

primary goal of online social networking services is to create and reflect social

relationships between people who share common interests and/or activities. Students

are enticed to abandon homework and reading time in favor of online talking with

friends, thanks to the explosion of social networking services available on the internet.

Many kids are now addicted to the current internet craze, which includes Facebook,

Twitter, and other social media platforms. (2015) (Osharive)

Undergraduate, self-directed, and other educational students have commended

Facebook and other social media platforms for offering new, socially engaged

educational experiences. However, in order to situate and qualify this promise, a

theoretical and historical evaluation of these media in the context of earlier media

developments is required. The analysis of popular social media platforms presented

here, in particular, raises the question of whether social media platforms foster a critical
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component of learning - the ability to argue and disagree social media for education,

demonstrating the importance of media theory and history for e-learning research.

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