Social Media and the Study Habits of Grade VI -Pupils at Bulihan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The main objective of the study is to determine the effects of using social media on the study habits among selected grade VI pupils at Bulihan Elementary School. The current enrolment of grade VI Pupils at Bulihan Elementary School is 86. Most of the pupils are having problems in their academic performance because of poor study habits. Most of them have accounts in different social media platforms.

METHODS

Using the descriptive approach of research, respondents of the study were the selected grade VI pupils enrolled at Bulihan Elementary School. There are 60 respondents, 28 males and 32 females drawn from the total population of 86.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that the highest percentage of social media users among selected grade VI pupils are in age of 11 years old. Females are more active than males in using social media, and they are eventually connected to the internet during nighttime. Facebook is the most common social media being used by the pupils. The results revealed that using social media has a great impact on the study habits of pupils, so the study suggests the application of different programs to lessen the use of social media at a young age since it is considered as distractive to pupils in their studies. However, the research serves as contemplative reference among parents, pupils, and teachers regarding the responsible use of social media.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that even though logging in into different social media accounts requires legal age, youngsters are still able to create their accounts. They should be strictly monitored by elders. Due to availability and easy access to internet today, they enjoy using social media and it tends to weaken their study habits. Parents/guardians are the rule makers so they should strictly guide their children at home specifically with the use of social media. Pupils must lessen the use of gadgets. Furthermore, recommend the use of different program to educate parents, teachers, and pupils in the responsible use of social media.