THE IMPACT OF SMARTPHONE USAGE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

Smartphones provide students with enhanced learning flexibility, enabling them to study and access materials anytime and anywhere they need. This study aimed to examine how smartphone usage impacts the academic performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management students at Immaculada Concepcion College. Smartphones offer students increased learning flexibility, allowing them to study and access materials anytime and anywhere. This study aimed to examine the impact of smartphone usage on the academic performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management students at Immaculada Concepcion College. The findings of this study indicated that the majority of students achieved an average grade of 85-89 or higher, as they effectively utilized their smartphones to complete academic tasks and submit them on time. The Pearson correlation coefficient (r) of -0.027 and a p-value of >0.72593 suggest that there is no significant relationship between smartphone usage and academic performance. Despite the lack of a significant correlation, the study revealed that smartphones play a beneficial role in helping students complete their academic tasks, as evidenced by the high average grades (85-90) obtained by the respondents. This suggests that smartphones, when used appropriately for academic purposes, can support students in managing their academic responsibilities effectively. The researcher suggested that students should develop balanced smartphone usage habits to optimize their academic performance. When using smartphones for academic purposes, students should prioritize dedicating more time to educational tasks and less time on social media or mobile gaming. By maintaining a focused and purposeful approach to smartphone usage, students can maximize its potential as a tool for learning while minimizing distractions that may negatively impact their academic success.