THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FACEBOOK USAGE AND ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AMONG GRADE 12 ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between Facebook usage and academic procrastination among Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) students at Immaculada Concepcion College. A total of 171 responses were gathered from seven sections. Facebook usage was defined as the activities and behaviors of students while engaging with the platform, while academic procrastination referred to the intentional delay of academic tasks despite potential consequences. The findings aimed to provide insights into how social media engagement affects students' academic responsibilities. This study utilized a quantitative research approach with a descriptive research design and employed a snowball sampling technique. To analyze the relationship between Facebook usage and academic procrastination, the researchers used the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. This method allowed for the measurement of the strength and direction of the association between the two variables, providing valuable insights into how social media engagement may contribute to delays in academic tasks among Grade 12 ABM students at Immaculada Concepcion College. The results of the study indicate an r-value of 0.5022, suggesting a moderate positive correlation between Facebook usage and academic procrastination. Additionally, the p-value is less than 0.00001, which is below the alpha level of 0.05. This confirms that the relationship between Facebook usage and academic procrastination is statistically significant. Thus, increased Facebook usage is associated with higher levels of academic procrastination among Grade 12 ABM students at Immaculada Concepcion College. The researchers recommended that students manage their time effectively by balancing academic tasks and Facebook usage. Strategies include creating a daily task list, allocating sufficient time for each activity, and incorporating short study breaks to maintain focus and productivity.