THE IMPACT OF SMARTPHONES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 ACCOUNTANCY BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE
Keywords:
smartphone usage, academic performance, grade 12 abm students, descriptive research design, overuse of smartphones, communication tools, study applications, pearson correlation coefficient, null hypothesis, technology in education, time management, pAbstract
This study seeks to explore the impact of smartphone usage on the academic performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) students at Immaculada Concepcion College. With smartphones being integral to daily life, students utilize them for a wide array of activities, including communication, entertainment, information retrieval, and productivity management. The primary objectives of this research are to assess the academic performance of ABM students during the first semester of the 2023-2024 academic year, examine the relationship between smartphone usage and academic success, and propose strategies to better understand and manage the influence of smartphone usage on students' educational outcomes. This chapter outlines the quantitative research design used to examine the impact of smartphone usage on the academic performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) students. The study follows a descriptive research approach, which allows for a detailed exploration of the relationship between the variables "Smartphones" and "Academic Performance." The key objectives of the research are to assess how smartphone usage influences academic performance, identify the positive effects smartphones may have on academic activities, explore any potential negative consequences, and analyze the various factors that may influence this relationship. Duration and Frequency of Smartphone Use: The overall mean of 3.36, interpreted as "always," indicates that the respondents consistently use their smartphones as reflected in the survey responses.
Level of Academic Performance: The majority of respondents (45.6%) reported a general weighted average (GWA) ranging from 85 to 89, suggesting that most students achieved this academic range during the first semester.
Significant Relationship Between Smartphone Usage and Academic Performance: The correlation coefficient (r = -0.2302) and p-value (0.002454) suggest that there is no significant impact of smartphone usage on academic performance, as the relationship is weak and statistically insignificant. Overuse of Smartphones: The majority of students acknowledged overusing smartphones, citing reasons such as communication with classmates and teachers, handling multiple activities, and conducting research.
No Significant Relationship Between Smartphone Usage and Academic Performance: The Pearson r value and correlation coefficient indicated no significant relationship between smartphone usage and academic performance, leading to the acceptance of the null hypothesis.
Academic Performance Despite Smartphone Overuse: Despite the overuse of smartphones, the findings suggest that students can still perform well academically, especially with the help of useful applications or websites for their studies.
Recommendations for Effective Smartphone Use: The study emphasizes the importance of using smartphones responsibly—timely completion of academic tasks, selecting appropriate applications or websites for academic purposes, and learning to prioritize essential tasks to ensure academic success.
