THE EFFECTS OF SMARTPHONE USAGE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES LEARNERS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

This study explored the impact of smartphone usage on the academic performance of Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences students at Immaculada Concepcion College. Smartphones serve various purposes, including academic support and entertainment, but excessive use may influence students' learning outcomes. The research employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive-correlational design to analyze the relationship between smartphone usage and academic performance. Findings provided insights into how students balance smartphone use with their studies and whether it significantly affects their academic success. The researchers gathered 241 responses from Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students at Immaculada Concepcion College, with all sections participating except HUMSS 4. The study employed a quantitative research method and a descriptive-correlational design, utilizing a simple random sampling technique to ensure equal representation among respondents. The findings indicated that most respondents had a general weighted average (GWA) between 85 and 89 in their first semester due to smartphone usage. The statistical analysis revealed an r-value of 0.1784 and a p-value of 0.05479, suggesting a significant relationship between smartphone usage and academic performance. The study found that students primarily use their smartphones to access online information for their schoolwork. The researchers recommend that students use their smartphones wisely and only when necessary to enhance their academic performance. Future research should be conducted in different settings with larger sample sizes to validate these findings.