Effects of Gadget Usage on Selected Senior High School Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

It looked into the frequency of use of gadgets in learning, which are cell phones, computers, and tablets and the effect of gadget usage on selected senior high school students. Further, it determined the significant relationship between the frequency of use and the effect of gadgets. Bestlink College of the Philippines students conducted the study via a Google Forms questionnaire. 

This study used the quantitative research design with the questionnaire as the main gathering tool. The data were tabulated into a contingency table and treated with the proper statistical measures. For problems 1 to 5, the Average Weighted Mean method was used; a four-point and five-point Likert scale was used in the analysis. Problem number 3 and the null hypothesis were tested for significance using the. Relative to the analyses and interpretation of data, it was deduced that the students always use cellphones, tablets, and sometimes computers. This study also deducted that the use of gadgets has a moderately positive impact on learning but also a slightly negative impact. It was also deducted that there was no significant correlation between the frequency of use and the impact of gadgets. Female respondents agreed on the mental effects of prioritizing gadget usage. They agreed on the social and emotional implications, indicating that these variables substantially impact their academic achievement, health, and habits. Male respondents overwhelmingly agreed on the mental, social, and emotional effects of gadget use in terms of academic achievement, health, and habits, among other things. Both male and female respondents largely supported the recommended remedies to the problem.