ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LEARNING OF

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT
BATSTATEU ARASOF-NASUGBU

An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented To
THE FACULTY COMMITTEE OF THE COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY ARASOF- NASUGBU
NASUGBU BATANGAS

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MAJOR IN ENGLISH

By

Jaimie Andrea A. Jonson

Nikka Pasahol

2018
 ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LEARNING OF
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT
BATSTATEU ARASOF-NASUGBU

Jaimie Andrea A. Jonson and Nikka Pasahol

Aleli A. Dadayan
College of Teacher Education
Batangas State University ARASOF – Nasugbu
Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the influence of online social networks on the
English Learning of Junior High school students at Batangas State University
ARASOF – Nasugbu. Examined in this research were the different online social
networks, how they influence the English learning of the students and the
advantages and disadvantages of using online social networks. The researchers
employed the descriptive research method and the main data gathering instrument
was questionnaire. Data were tabulated and computed using
frequency/percentage, weighted mean and T-test/ANOVA for significant difference
of the responses. Research showed that the students aged 16 are more exposed
to the use of online social networks and majority of them were females. The most
used online social network of the Junior high school students is YouTube while
Edmodo is in their last option. The students use online social networks for
searching ideas for their assignments and projects and the least was their use of
video calls for the discussion of class related topics. Online social networking sites
have its advantage that it can be useful for team projects in order to create and
maintain connections to many people in many industries that will become an
integral part of developing a career or building business however, its disadvantage
was students can get distracted and start using the social media for their purposes
and not pay attention to the educational content. Moreover, there is no significant
difference in the assessment of the respondents on how social networks influence,
on the advantages of social network, and on the disadvantages of social networks
to their English performance when grouped according to profile variables. This
study, therefore, conclude that Junior high school students are audio-visual
learners, they use online social networks in improving their collaboration with their
classmates and peers, and their age and sex has no connection with their use of
social media.

Keywords: online social networks, influence, development, English learning

 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to extend their sincerest appreciation and

deepest gratitude to the following who generously contributed in the making of this

study. This paper would not have been possible without their valued assistance

and encouragement.

To Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, Batangas State University President, for

promoting quality education through the conduct of this research and for

continuous supervision of the school’s branches;

To Prof. Enrico M. Dalangin, Batangas State University ARASOF-Nasugbu

Executive Director, for giving his full support on the university’s mission that opens

opportunities to conduct different researches and for his unmeasurable effort in

spearheading the school;

To Assoc. Prof. Josephine D. Vergara, Dean of College of this University,

for giving us permission to conduct our study in the laboratory school of the said

university;

To Dr. Anania B. Aquino, Associate Dean of the College of Teacher

Education, for being the chairman and for paneling in our defense especially for

stretching out her knowledge to achieve such great work;

To Asst. Prof. Aleli A. Dadayan, thesis adviser, for the encouragement and

valuable suggestions which inspired diligent research for the realization of this

study;
 To Ms. Sheila Marie B. Adona, professor in the research, the researchers

are very grateful for her help in making this study possible;

The Panel Members of the Thesis Committee Namely: Dr. Anania B.

Aquino, Asst. Prof. Leolanda A. Balilla and Mrs. Alona M. Manalo for their

consecutive criticism and suggestions that drew up the essential and relevant

dimensions of this study;

To the Junior high school students of the laboratory school of the said

university for the cooperation during the administration of the instruments;

To their parents and friends, for their moral and financial support and

unfailing encouragement for the accomplishment of this research; and

To our Almighty God who serves as our ultimate partner in all of times, who

gave us strength and wisdom to surpass the challenge of this study and for being

with us always, do guide us, and give the blessing of completing this study.

J. A. A. J.

N. P.
 DEDICATION

To our beloved families, friends, classmates,

Instructors, co-teachers, and above all,

To our Almighty God

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

TITLE PAGE . i

ABSTRACT . ii

CERTIFICATE OF COMMITTEE APPROVAL . iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT . iv

DEDICATION . vi

TABLE OF CONTENTS . vii

LIST OF TABLE .

LIST OF FIGURE .

CHAPTERS

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction . 1

Statement of the Problem . 5

Scope, Limitation and Delimitation of the Study . 7

Significance of the Study . 8

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Conceptual Literature . 10

Research Literature . 16

Synthesis . 22

Theoretical Framework . 26
 Conceptual Framework . 30

Hypothesis . 33

Definition of Terms . 33

III. RESEARCH METHOD AND PROCEDURE

Research Design . 36

Research Environment . 36

Participants of the Study . 37

Data Gathering Instruments . 37

Data Gathering Procedures . 39

Statistical Treatment of Data . 40

IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary . 63

Findings . 64

Conclusions . 72

Recommendations . 72

BIBLIOGRAPHY . 74

APPENDICES . 77

CURRICULUM VITAE . 90
 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

4.1 Profile of the respondents in terms of age……..……………… 42

4.2 Profile of the respondents in terms of sex…………................ 43

4.3 Social networks that influence the English learning of the

respondents............................................................................ 45

4.4 The influences of social networks to the English learning of

Junior High School students at BatStateU ARASOF –

Nasugbu …………………....................................................... 48

4.5 Advantages of Social networks to the English learning of the

respondents…………………………....................................... 52

4.6 disadvantages of Social networks to the English learning of

the respondents……………................................................... 54

4.7 Comparative analysis on the significant difference in the

assessment of the respondents on how social networks their

English performance when grouped according to profile

variables............................................................................... 57

4.8 Comparative analysis on the significant difference in the

assessment of the respondents on the advantages of social

networks to their English learning when grouped according

to profile variables ……………………................................. 58

4.9 Comparative analysis on the significant difference in the

assessment of the respondents on disadvantages of social

networks to their English learning when grouped according

to profile variables…………………......................................... 60
 LIST OF FIGURE

Figure Page

1 Research Paradigm on the

Online Social Networks and

Their Influences on the

English Learning of Junior High School

Students at Batangas State University

ARASOF Nasugbu .............................................................. 31

 CERTIFICATE OF COMMITTEE APPROVAL

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of

Secondary Education, this thesis entitled “ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS AND
ITS INFLUENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LEARNING OF
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BATSTATEU ARASOF – NASUGBU”
prepared and submitted by JAIMIE ANDREA A. JONSON and NIKKA PASAHOL,
is recommended for Oral Examination.

ALELI A. DADAYAN
Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with the grade of

_____________.

ANANIA B. AQUINO, Ed.D.

Chairperson

LEOLANDA A. BALILLA ALONA M. MANALO

Member Member

Date of Oral Examination: May 3, 2018

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree:

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Major in English

JOSEPHINE D. VERGARA, M.A.ED.

Dean of Colleges
BatStateU ARASOF-Nasugbu