FACTORS OF LACK OF SLEEP: ITS EFFECTS TO THE CLASS ENGAGEMENT OF GRADE 12 ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS, AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

Lack of sleep occurs when a person does not get enough rest. This can affect the class engagement of the student. A student may be considered sleep-deprived if they consistently lack sufficient sleep, making it a habit. Students, in particular, are among the groups most affected by sleep deprivation.

Student engagement refers to how they perform or participate in their class; it is their ability to adapt what they have learned in class. This research aims to determine how sleep deprivation affects the class engagement of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management learners at Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC). The researchers collected data from ABM 1–8 and determined a sample size of 172 responses using Slovin's formula. ABM 7 was excluded since it is the researchers' own section, ensuring unbiased results. This study employed quantitative methods, utilizing simple random sampling and adopting a descriptive-correlational design. Based on the findings, most of the students agreed that they have trouble falling asleep at night or sleeping early, and they find it challenging to maintain a regular sleep schedule. One of the factors that affect sleep is the spread of digital devices and social media that interfere with sleep patterns. As students engage in late-night scrolling to their phones, compromising their sleep quality. The r value of this study is 0.4399, and its p value is <.00001 indicated that the null hypothesis is rejected. Therefore, the factors of lack of sleep have a significant relationship with the class engagement of respondents. Students should discipline themselves to limit their exposure to gadgets and minimize their screen time before bedtime in order to be able to sleep early. They might be more engaged when they get the sleep they need. Future research should be conducted on larger groups and across multiple institutions to determine if the same conclusions hold true.