Facebook's Engagementon the Reading Habitsof Grade 10 Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Communication is at everyone's fingertips. This is made possible by social media platforms. People spend most of their time in social media such as Facebook. It functions as a purposed network of identities, deposited expressions, and interactive media that make for a meaningful digital space that has become interlaced into the day-to-day lives of most students (Ginger, 2008). This study focused on determining the engagement of Facebook in students' reading habits.

METHODS

The researcher made use of a descriptive-quantitative research design. The participants of the study were 30 Grade 10 students from Lucena City National High School, school year 2017-2018. The Facebook group Integrity English 10 was created to serve as a platform for the participants to read. A survey questionnaire was adapted to gather responses from the participants of the study. Likewise, the students were asked through Facebook to share their insights on the platform.

RESULTS

The study revealed that the participants agree that Facebook enhances their reading habits. This is consistent with Sleeman and Ryan (2015) and Hanafia and Yunus (2016) who stated that the enthusiasm of students in social media, especially Facebook, and a good choice of English reading material could assist them in engaging in reading.

DISCUSSIONS

It can be claimed that Facebook may be used as a platform to enhance and supplement students' reading habits and ability. Nevertheless, the choice of proper and adequate materials is needed for Facebook to be a good supplement.