THE IMPACT OF FACEBOOK USAGE TOWARDS THE TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE
Keywords:
facebook usage, time management, social media influence, academic performance, digital distraction, online habits, study efficiency, student productivity, screen time, self-regulation, entertainment consumption, social media engagement, digital well-Abstract
This study examines the impact of Facebook usage on the time management skills of Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students at Immaculada Concepcion College. It explores how social media engagement influences students' ability to manage their academic responsibilities effectively. The researchers collected 251 responses from a total of 674 Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students. This study employed a descriptive-correlational research design and utilized simple random sampling to ensure unbiased data collection. The survey findings revealed that many students agreed with statements regarding Facebook usage and reported having a high level of time management. Nearly half of the respondents believed they effectively managed their time. The statistical analysis showed an r-value of -0.090371 and a p-value of 0.15513, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Additionally, a low positive correlation was observed between Facebook usage for entertainment and the rejection of the null hypothesis, with an r-value of 0.036769 and a p-value of 0.56277. These findings suggest that the null hypothesis was rejected in both cases. Based on the results, the researchers recommend that students be mindful of their Facebook usage and practice effective time management. It is essential to encourage students to set limits on social media use to prevent potential negative impacts on their academic performance.
