THE EFFECTS OF TIKTOK ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES LEARNERS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE
Keywords:
tiktok usage, academic performance, social media impact, grade 12 students, humss students, descriptive-correlational study, educational content, communication skills, digital learning, student productivityAbstract
TikTok is a social media platform where users can create and watch videos on various topics, including personal experiences, political opinions, global issues, and entertainment. It also serves as a space for sharing educational content and even facilitates online shopping for goods and food. This study aims to examine the impact of TikTok usage on the academic performance of Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students at Immaculada Concepcion College. The researchers gathered 241 responses from Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students, excluding those from HUMSS Section 4. A simple random sampling technique was employed, utilizing a quantitative research approach with a descriptive-correlational research design. Findings revealed that most students had a general weighted average of 85–89 in the first semester. The study yielded an r value of 0.09417 and a p value of 0.137891, indicating a very low positive correlation. As a result, the hypothesis was rejected, concluding that TikTok usage has no significant relationship with the academic performance of Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students. The researchers recommend that respondents use TikTok mindfully, allocating a balanced amount of time on the platform. They also encourage students to follow content creators who can enhance their academic performance as well as their speaking and communication skills.
