Effects of Technology in the Growth and Development of the BSED Values Education Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1C

Abstract

This study employed quantitative research utilizing descriptive survey methods to investigate and collect information regarding technology's effects on the growth and development of BSED Values Education students at Bestlink College of the Philippines during the Academic Year 2021-2022. The researchers utilized simple random sampling to select 50 BSED Values Education students from all year levels among the population with varying demographics regarding age, gender and effects of technology on their growth and development. Data were collected via Google Forms. The data were analyzed quantitatively and used percentages and weighted mean. The results were taken from the data gathered. Most of the gender respondents were female. About 76% were 19-23 years old and above. The highest percentage of the family's average monthly income is P10,000 and below, while the lowest is P41,000 and above. Among all the gadgets, mobile phones are the most used by the respondents, with a percentage of 96%. Most of the students spent 4 hours to 6 hours and above. The researchers discovered the effects of technology on the growth and development of BSED Values Education learners at Bestlink College of the Philippines as to physical, mental, social, emotional and others. Also, we found out that the respondents encountered the five most common problems: financial, educational, family, self-discipline and others. The study found that the effects of technology on BSED Values Education students' growth and development can be detrimental at times.

This study revealed that using technology plays the biggest role in impacting the growth and development of students. Thus, they highly suggested ways to lessen the negative effects of using it: monitor and limit the use of technology and find alternative activities so that time will be spent on other, more important things. Others suggested that create an intention and purpose in using technology so that the time will be spent wisely.