IMPACT OF MOBILE DEPENDENCY ON THE TIME MANAGEMENT OF GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENTS IN IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

This study explores the impact of mobile dependency on the time management skills of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students. With 99.3% of the Philippine population using mobile phones (Kemp, 2024), many individuals remain unaware of their excessive phone usage, leading to negative consequences such as poor time management and decreased productivity. The research aims to raise awareness among students regarding the effects of mobile dependency on their academic and personal responsibilities. The study utilized a descriptive method and a quantitative research design to analyze the effects of mobile dependency on the time management of 245 Grade 12 HUMSS students at Immaculada Concepcion College. Data were gathered through a researcher-developed questionnaire, distributed via Google Forms using the Snowball sampling technique. To ensure the validity and reliability of the instrument, two field experts conducted its evaluation and validation. The results from the first part of the questionnaire indicated an average weighted mean of 1.62 for duration, categorized as severe dependency, and 2.07 for frequency, categorized as moderate dependency. The study further revealed that mobile dependency negatively affects respondents' time management in several ways. Students frequently engage in phone activities and intermittently check social media platforms, leading to missed deadlines due to excessive phone use. Additionally, they struggle to monitor and manage their time effectively, as frequent phone notifications disrupt their focus while prioritizing tasks. Consequently, this often results in unproductive days and diminished ability to allocate time efficiently. The significant impact of mobile dependency on time management hinders students' ability to efficiently allocate their time. Excessive phone use leads to negative consequences, affecting their productivity despite the availability of various time management strategies. The persistent distraction caused by mobile devices underscores the need for educators to implement policies restricting phone usage during class. Additionally, incorporating activities that promote student engagement with books and other academic resources can help mitigate the effects of mobile dependency and foster better time management skills.