THE EFFECTS OF USING MOBILE PHONE TO THE

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ABM 12 STUDENTS OF

BACKROUND OF THE STUDY

Mobile phones have evolved from being simple communication devices to multi-

functional tools that offer a wide range of features and capabilities. This has resulted

in students spending a significant amount of time on their mobile phones, which may

have potential impacts on their academic performance. Previous studies have shown

mixed results regarding the effects of mobile phone usage on academic performance.

Some studies suggest that excessive use of mobile phones can lead to distractions,

reduced concentration, and decreased study time, which can ultimately affect a

student's academic performance negatively. On the other hand, some studies argue

that mobile phones can also be used as tools for learning and accessing educational

resources. The Notre Dame of Talisay is a school that has witnessed the growing

presence of mobile phones among its student population. It is essential for the school

to understand the potential effects of mobile phone usage on its students' academic

performance to devise strategies that promote healthy and balanced mobile phone

usage among them. While mobile phones can be beneficial for learning, such as

accessing educational resources and communication with peers and teachers, they also

pose significant distractions and risks. Numerous studies have indicated that excessive

use of mobile phones can lead to decreased study time, reduced concentration, and

poor time management skills, all of which can negatively affect a student's academic

performance. Smartphone addiction has negative impacts on student learning and

overall academic performance. The greater the use of a phone while studying, the
greater the negative impact on learning. The skills and cognitive abilities students

needed for academic success are negatively affected by excessive phone use. Lastly,

the study aims to investigate the relationship between mobile phone usage and

academic performance among the students of Notre Dame of Talisay. The research

aims to determine the frequency and duration of mobile phone usage among the

students and examine its impact on their study habits, attention span, and overall

academic performance. The findings of this study will provide insights into the

potential effects of mobile phone usage on students' academic performance and help

the school develop guidelines and recommendations for responsible mobile phone use

among its students.

Mobile phones have become an essential part of daily life, particularly among

students. Impact on academic performance Academic performance refers to how

students deal with their studies and how they complete different assignments given to

them by their teachers. (Bedassa, 2015). A number of researches and studies have

been conducted in different regions of the world and the results have proved that there

is a relationship between student’s social media usage and their academic

performance. The continuous use of social media distracts the students from their

studies and has the potential of affecting their academic performance. The rampant

use of social networking, texting and chatting on Mobile Phones result in lower

grades and poor academic performance of students. The researches have proved that

some students have the habit of keeping their Mobile Phones on during classes and

studies, even in the library, thereby distracting others. (Sundari, 2015).

These days it is very common to see the school going students having an expensive and

sophisticated Mobile Phone in their hands or pockets. These Mobile Phones, tablets and iPads

have all the applications, facilities and software that can connect them to the internet and all

forms of social media platforms, other web sites and so on, where they chat, access, stream,

download, upload, exchange and play different kinds of media contents, which most often, are

pornographic in nature. (Ogundijo 2014). The result of different researches have provided in-

depth evidence of the uses, advantages, disadvantages, impact, consequences and concerns

about the use of Mobile Phones among the teenagers. Why teenagers fancy this device, is an

interesting observation where the experts attach its significance to teenagers’ identity factor.

The usage of Mobile Phones has re-shaped, re-organised and altered several social facets.

New addition to the stress list is "Nomophobia" (Pavithra, 2015). Nomophobia is defined as
“the fear of being out of mobile phone contact”. The term, nomophobia, is an abbreviation for

no-mobile-phone phobia. (Yildirim, 2014). If a person is in an area of no network, has run out

of balance or even worse run out of battery, the persons gets anxious, which adversely affects

the concentration level of the person. Dependence on this device leads to some new

psychology phenomenon. One among them is FOMO- Fear of missing out ie the fear of being

without a cellphone.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

This study aims to find out the effects of using mobile phones.
Scope and Delimitation

Scope: This study focuses on the effects of using mobile phones on the academic

performance of students. It specifically investigates the correlation between mobile

phone usage and various academic indicators, such as grades, study habits, and time

management.

Delimitations : Geographic Delimitation: This study is limited to a specific region or

educational institution. The results may not be applicable to students in different areas

or educational institutions with different policies or demographics.

Age Delimitation: The study is conducted on a particular age group of students, such

as high school or college students. The findings may not be applicable to students of

different age groups, such as elementary or middle school students.

Type of Mobile Phone Usage: The study mainly explores the effects of mobile phone

usage in relation to academic performance. It may not cover other aspects of mobile

phone usage, such as social media or gaming addiction.

Timeframe Delimitation: The study is conducted over a specific time period, such as

one academic term or semester. It may not capture the long-term effects of mobile

phone usage on academic performance.

Self-reporting Bias: The study relies on self-reporting methods, such as

questionnaires or interviews. There is a possibility of bias or subjective interpretation

of responses, which may affect the accuracy of the findings.

Other Factors: The study acknowledges that academic performance is influenced by

various other factors apart from mobile phone usage. These factors could include

socioeconomic status, family background, learning environment, and individual

may still have some impact on the study's findings.