Final
Final
Rationale
It can cause social isolation and unable to keep their schedules in doing essential tasks
because they tend to spend a lot more time chatting, browsing, or gaming instead of doing
They are influencing the modern era of technology, students' derived from the
advantage of making one's work efficient and faster progress. In contrast, due to excessive
usage of the internet lead to addiction. They are resulting in skipping of classes, less
productivity, and loss of money. The researchers decided to examine the correlation of the
addiction to the use of the internet and its impact on the learner's academic performance
(Yellowless, 2007).
Based on the study of Patel et al. (2018), 83% of samples are moderately addicted,
and 17% of samples are severely addicted to the internet, internationally. In terms of their
academic performance, 80% of samples are the average academic performance, while 20%
This research aims to address the correlation between internet addiction to the
students' academic performance. Also, it shows if addiction to the internet somehow affects
the grades of a senior high school student. As the country effectuates the K to 12 curricula,
the researchers agreed to have senior high school students at the University of Cebu Main
This chapter presents the theoretical framework that formulates the explanation,
prediction, and to understand phenomena. It introduces and describes the theory that
Gratification theory surmises deals with conceptual conflicts. Issues are the following;
nature of the audience needs and uses of social origins of media, an interest shared with
popular culture in perceptions and cognitions about media content. This study will focus
on the issues on the Gratification Theory finds a correlation between internet addiction and
literate individuals in the computer are most likely to engage in interaction online relating
to social interaction, which had positive effects on attitude (Ko et al., 2005).
To link to our study, the gratification theory specifies the standards in dealing usage
of internet resulting addiction. The correlating academic purpose for obtaining data from a
task can influence other symptoms such as internet gambling, online shopping, and misuse
In support of the first theory, Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura and
Richard Walter (1977) stated that learning could be acquired through observing the
behavior of others. With assumption, it is believed that responses are changed by being
dependence on the usage of the internet negatively (Chake & Leung, 2004; as cited by
This study aims to find the relationship between internet addiction and academic
performance.
This study focused mainly on internet addiction and the academic performance of
students at the University of Cebu Senior High School Department Year 2019-2020.
Academic needs are influenced by modern technology called "internet". The study is
limited for students of the University of Cebu SHS Campus. Also, this study uses IAA
results of a learner to addiction on the internet. Moreover, the study will focus on the
significant effects of internet addiction to academic performance. The study values the
The study was limited to the Grade 12 CSS students of the University of Cebu Main
Campus Senior High School Department with their average grade for S.Y.: 2018-2019.
to internet addiction. Furthermore, the study could be of advantageous and beneficial to the
following entities:
Students. This study will provide information regarding the effects of internet
addiction on the academic performance of a student. The result of the study will enable
students to improve their academic performance. This will foster new ways of time
management. The gathered data will also help students' academic performance, boost in
Parents. The result of the study will help the parents monitor the usage of their
children towards the internet since they already know that there are beneficial or adverse
to the study. Also, they would indicate the significant effect of internet addiction to the
learner in building awareness. Along with the method, researchers gain new processes,
learning, and can create a solution to the problem to the modern generation of learners.
Future Researchers. The present researchers can use this study to support their
claims to pass on the document for the next researchers who a3cre willing to develop the
To understand and avoid misinterpretation applied to the context of the study. These
Academic Performance. This describes the GPA of a student in the first semester
Internet. A network of computers interconnected all over the world, which works
unnecessary use of the internet caused by academic use, entertainment, and leisure
(Techopedia, n.d.).
CHAPTER 2
This chapter shows the related literature and studies about internet addiction and its
correlation to academic performance among students that play a significant role as a source
Related Literature
psychological, social, school, and work difficulties in a person's life (Chou and Hsiao,
relationships to escape from one's problem correlating with academic failure or gain
particular and improper usage of the internet resulting in negativity affecting social life
(Odacı & Kalkan, 2010). Problematic internet use leads to postponement of tasks in an
unrealistic manner caused by remaining online for an extended period without being aware
(Lay, 1988).
Based on the journal from Akhtar and Khan (2019), internet addiction adversely
affects one's physical health, family life, and academics. Conflicts made by internet
addiction affecting academics include the decline in study habits, a significant drop in
grades, missing classes, increased risk of being placed on academic probation, and poor
loneliness, anxiety, and social isolation). Besides, young internet users ages 19 to 24 were
prone to becoming internet addicts than older users. (Soule et al., 2013; Thatcher and
Gooloman, 2005) suggested that university students' critical time in both social and
emotional development is a potential risk group for internet dependence (Odacı & Kalkan,
2010).
the current semester to measure the educational attainment of the student (Shelton &
Pedersen, 2016). Additionally, staying online in more time for educational purposes and
searching, they get prone to depressive manifestations are perceived. Social interaction
problematic, pointing out verbal and academic functions (Morgan & Cotten, 2003; Weiser,
2001; Simkova & Cincera, 2004; Beard, 2002 as cited by Esen, 2010).
The study Mishra et al. (2014) aimed to examine the degree to which the students
are addicted to Internet usage and the impact of Internet addiction (IA) on their academic
success. Results show that there is an inverse relationship between the degree of Internet
addiction and academic success. The findings are encouraging, considering there is little
Usman et al. (2015) aimed to identify the relationship between internet addiction
Malaysia. The study also identified the differences in internet addiction in terms of gender
and country of origin. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS. The results of this
study suggested several implications for students and the university. The results of Pearson
correlation, which indicated that there is no significant relationship between internet
addiction and academic achievement, justify that the effects of internet addiction on
Based on the related literature gathered, the researchers concluded that it is not only
the academic performance that has been affected, but also there are factors like physical
health, family life, and social life. In line with this study it shows that they are experiencing
psychological distress.
Related Study
This chapter discusses the related study being presented that correlates with the
study.
Based on the study of Young (1997), on pathological internet use, stated that chat
rooms are utilized to interact with oneself and collaborate data for academic purposes. It
showed that mechanism to seek out social support. Resulting in repressed personality traits
and heighten their experience. Besides, it reduces loneliness, improved self-esteem, and
euphoria, which acted as a positive pillar due to excessive use of the internet.
Based on the study of Patel et al. (2018), it aims to identify the correlation between
The result showed that 83% of samples are moderately addicted, and 17% of samples are
severely addicted to the internet. Moreover, their academic performances are 80% of
samples having average academic performance, and 20% of samples are having poor
there is a moderately negative correlation between two variable in this one variable is
increased (x), and it affects another variable is decreased (y). In their study, internet
Based on the study of Ghulami et al. (2018) evaluates the relationship between
Internet addiction and academic performance among students of eight Afghan universities.
The results indicated that statistically, there is a significant correlation between Internet
addiction and academic performance. Results also indicated that statistically, there were
Based on the study of Turel and Turaman(2015) states that the relationship between
the Internet addiction level of secondary school students and their academic performance.
The result shows that Internet addiction had an effect on the academic achievements of
students. It was found that as the academic success of the students deemed academically
successful (45 and up in terms of grades) increases, their Internet addiction averages
decrease.
Based on all related studies gathered, the researchers concluded that the utilization
of the internet reduces the stress, loneliness, and anxiety of a student. It was also found that
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents a description of the research design selection and description
respondent, research instruments, data collection procedure and statistical treatments used.
Research Design
academic performance and internet addiction of the CSS students also examine the relation
research method that recognizes and evaluates the analytical relationship of two variables
with the absence of influence from any other variable (Bhat, n.d.). Correlational research
design is in which the researchers seek the limitation of the variables where a factor
Research Locale
The study was conducted in the University of Cebu Main Campus Senior
Highschool Department located at J. Alcantara St., Sambag Uno, Cebu City, Cebu,
learning institution that offers programs in a variety of strands in Senior High School. The
Arts and Design, and Technical Vocational (Computer System Services, Travel Service,
and Cookery).
Its vision is to “democratized quality education, be the visionary and industry
leader, and give hope and transform lives”. Its mission is to offer affordable and quality
foundation promotes the core values "ICARE" which stands for Innovation, Camaraderie,
Alignment, Respect, and Excellence. The place is proper for the research as it has an ample
Research Respondents
The researchers chose the Grade 12 Senior High School CSS students of University
of Cebu Main Campus Senior Highschool Department as the respondents of the study.
They were composed of one hundred thirty (130). The respondents were selected randomly
from the CSS specialization. This study uses Calmorin’s formula to utilize scientific
Research Instrument
162). This study uses the Likert Scale which consists of declarative statements and
indicates how frequent the statement is applied. The type of question used is Coding type
was provided that was entitled “Internet Addiction Test (IAT)” by Dr. Kimberly Young.
On the other hand, in measuring the second variable which focuses on the academic
In collecting the data, the first thing that the researcher did was securing a
transmittal letter sent to the Senior High School Principal for the approval of conducting
the study. After the approval, the researchers started surveying by giving out questionnaires
to 130 12 CSS students of the University of Cebu Senior High School Department.
Data Analysis
After collecting data, researchers analyzed the data using Pearson product-moment
coefficient of correlation. The Pearson correlation is used to measure the strength and
direction of the linear relationship between two variables (Bolboaca & Jäntschi, 2006).
Besides, Pearson correlation applied to index the relationship of the internet addiction and
measuring the frequency of internet addictions towards academic performance. Data tallied
through the use of SPSS software and determine the condition of nul hypothesis with mean
and standard deviation. In analyzing the results, frequency is used in determining the
repeating occurrence. Also, percentage measures the ratio and function of each respondents
taking survey.
CHAPTER 4
findings gathered by the researchers. This study aims to find the relationship between
internet addiction and academic performance at the University of Cebu Main Campus.
Existing data were analyzed and documents were studied to answer the questions
communicated in the statement of the problem. These are presented in tables following the
Internet Addiction
The table below presents the level of internet addiction among the
respondents using the mean and the standard deviation as the statistical tool in analyzing
Descriptive Statistics
Std. Interpretation
Mean
Deviation
1. How often do you find that you stay online longer than you
3.2769 1.22642 Average
intended?
16. How often do you find yourself saying “just a few more minutes”
3.1308 1.27217 Average
when online?
14. How often do you lose sleep due to late-night log-ins? 3.0923 1.37218 Average
17. How often do you try to cut down the amount of time you spend
2.9923 1.17134 Average
online?
7. How often do you check your email before something else that you
2.9846 1.09250 Average
need to do?
12. How often do you fear that life without the internet would be
2.9846 1.26359 Average
boring, empty, and joyless?
5. How often do others in your life complain to you about the amount of
2.9385 1.15305 Average
time you spend online?
11. How often do you find yourself anticipating when you will go
2.9308 1.12193 Average
online again?
4. How do you form new relationship with fellow online users? 2.9231 1.20474 Average
15. How often do you feel preoccupied with the internet when offline,
2.9077 1.23543 Average
or fantasize about being online?
9. How often do you become defensive or secretive when anyone asks
2.8846 1.17225 Average
you what you do online?
3. How often do you prefer the excitement of the internet intimacy
2.8846 1.26144 Average
with your partner?
10. How often do you block out disturbing thoughts about your life
2.7769 1.09449 Average
with soothing thoughts of the internet?
2. How often do you neglect household chores to spend more time
2.7769 1.10155 Average
online?
8. How often does your job performance or productivity suffer
2.7692 1.17162 Average
because of the internet?
6. How often do your grades or school works suffers because of the
2.6923 1.18679 Average
amount of time you spend online?
13. How often do you snap, yell, or act annoyed if someone bothers
2.6385 1.22001 Average
you while you are online?
Average
Total 2.9167 1.22727
Legend: 4.21-5.00 (Very High); 3.41-4.20 (High); 2.61-3.40 (Average); 1.81-2.60 (Low); 1-1.80 (Very Low)
Table 1 shows that the respondents were grouped into 5 categories: always,
often, frequently, occasionally, rarely. The respondents indicated that they rarely stay
online longer than they intended with the highest mean (3.2769). The respondents indicated
that they snap, yell, or act annoyed if someone bothers them while they are online with the
to test the hypothesis of the study. The techniques applied were Likert Scale and
Pearson correlation.
ACADEMIC_PERFORMANCE
Range Frequency Percent Description
90 – 100 21 16.2 Outstanding
85 – 89 79 60.8 Very Satisfactory
80 – 84 27 20.8 Satisfactory
75 -79 1 .8 Fairly Satisfactory
Below 75 2 1.5 Did Not Meet Expectations
130 100.0 Total
All in all, there are 130 respondents, but only 128 are valid, and 2 have
inappropriate answers.
As shown in the second table, 60.8% of the participant had a very satisfactory result
based on their academic grade (85 – 89), 20.8% had a satisfactory result (80 – 84), 16.2%
had an outstanding result (90 – 100), while 1.5% had not met the expectations (below 75)
and .8% had a fairly satisfactory outcome (75 -79). The result shows that in terms of their
According to Al Zoubi and Younes (2015), stated that many factors affecting the
low academic achievement of students, for instance, by using traditional methods rather
than using modern teaching methods in teaching. Also, the relationship between teachers
and students that establish a non-respectful teaching environment that contributes to the
Table 3
Internet Addiction and Academic Performance
r- p- Decision on Interpretation
value value H₀
Internet_Addiction
-.049 .583 Accept H₀ Not Significant
Academic_Performance
Presented on the table above is Pearson’s r correlation analysis that was computed
to investigate the bivariate relationship among two variables: internet addiction and
It was speculated on the basis of existing literature that internet addiction would have a n
egative impact on the students ' academic performance. Being a student, one can hardly
live without exams, assignments, group projects, various extra-curriculum activities, etc.
whether a student can have good academic achievement greatly depends on the student’s
health, his/her time management for every school work, as well as how hard he/she works.
There are some researches showing that the Internet can distract students from their study
This chapter includes a summary of the research presented, and findings of the
Summary of Findings
Conclusion
Based on the findings of the study, the researchers have concluded that there is no
significant relationship between internet addiction and academic performance among the
Grade 12 CSS students of the University of Cebu-Senior High School. Most of the students
Recommendations
Based on the findings and conclusions of this study, the researchers recommended
the following:
internet addiction.
2. The researchers recommend to use online classes or online classrooms such as
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