Chapter I

Introduction

Among other social networking tools and services that promote social
interaction,Facebok is the most popular and preffered social network site among students across
ages (Steinfield et. Al 2008)

The enormous growth in the number of students who use Facebook, as well as the
amount of time students spend on it, opens opportunities and creates challenges for higher
education institutions(Alhazmi and Rahman, 2003). Some higher education institutions have
already started to encourage students and faculty to use these network for educational purposes
and some have not; in either case, universities are still in the academic aspects of SNSs, compared
to a non-academic activities (Petra N. C. Sanne 2008).

Overall, using SNSs among university students could affect student learning positively
and negatively; it depends on what types of activities users perform online and how much time
students spend on SNSs for academic purposes. As a result, this study aims to explore the factors
thhat might influence students to devote more time and effort to purposeful academic activities on
SNSs (Paul M. Di Gangi 2007).

Statement of the Problem

This study is focused on the Effects of Facebook Engagement on Students.
Specifically it sought to answer the following questions:

1.What are the effects of facebook engagement?

2.How facebook engagement can help to student’s academic performance?

Conceptual Framework

This study was based on Theoritical Perspective on Social Media Engagement of

Melanie Wiese states that Social Networking Sites (SNSs) such as Facebook are gaining more
popularity and use among students in higher education institutions. Based on the design
principles, feature usability and interactivity and affordability, this site offer a variety of
oppurtunities to support student engagement and student learning. Despite the potential
pedagogical advantages of facebook, and the widespread usage among students and considerable
time spent daily on facebook, the results of many studies indicate that the use of facebook for
academic purposes is still significantly limited.

Significance Of The Sudy

The outcome of this study will be helpful for it provides information about the Effects of
Facebook Engagement on Students to the following:

Teachers -this study is significant to the teacher because it will help them to be aware of the
effects of facebook engagement on students.
Students -this study may be helpful to them for it provides information for them to be aware
of the positive and negative effects of facebook engagement.
Future Researchers -this study will help the future researchers by giving an additional
knowledge about the effects of facebook on students. This will also provide additional
information needed if similar study is conducted.

Scope and Limitations

This study focused on the effects of Facebook Engagement on Students. The
respondents of this study was the Grade 11 Humanities and Social Sciences students of Our Lady
of Lourdes High School of Candoni Incorporated who were officially enrolled during thee year
2018-2019.
Also, the participants of the study were the Grade 11 Humanities and Social
Sciences students only and there are twelve (12) participants from Grade 11 (Humanities and
Social Sciences) strand.
Definition of Terms

The following terms used in the study were conceptually and operationally defined:

Facebook -a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles,
upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and
colleagues.(Margaret Rouse)

Student -a learner or someone who attends an educational institution. In some nations, the english
term is reserved for those who attend university.(Freebase)

Engagement -an emotional connection of someone that he/she feels towards his or her
organization.(Justin Warner)

Academic -is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools, colleges and
universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than practical or
technical skills.(Houghton Miffin)
 EFFECTS OF FACEBOOK ENGAGEMENT ON STUDENTS

A RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTED TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL OF

CANDONI INCORPORATED

IN COMPLIANCE WITH IN PARTIAL REQUIREMENTS IN PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

LEADER:

NORIEL NIÑO G. COSTIN

MEMBER:

CATHLYN JOY D. LORECHO

MARRY CLAIRE M. LAUSA

GLYDEL FAITH R. ARQUIO

BERNARD D. MANGANA

MARCH, 2019