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Cause and Effect on Internet Addiction

AMONG BIRI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE 12 SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS

Shania Delos Reyes

RESEARCHER

GRADE 12- General Academic Student

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
iisangBIRI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BIRI NORTHERN SAMAR

MARCH 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL PAGE ii

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

iii

ABSTRACT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF FIGURES vi

LIST OF TABLES

viii

Chapter

I. INTRODUCTION 1

Background of the Study

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Objectives of the Study 8

Significance of the Study 9

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Scope and Limitation of the Study 10

Theoretical Framework 11-14

Conceptual Framework 15

Paradigm of the Study 16

Definition of Terms 18

II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE 19-23

III. METHODOLGY 24

Locale of the Study 24

Research Design 25

The Variables 26

Population and Sampling 27

The Respondents 28

Research Instrument 29

Scoring and Interpretation 30

Validation of Research Instrument 31

Data Gathering Procedure 32

Statistical Treatment 33

IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS,

AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 14

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, IMPLICATIONS

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AND RECOMMENDATIONS 15

Summary 15

Conclusions and Implications 15

Recommendations 15

LITERATURE CITED 16

APPENDICES 17
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Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

This study is all about the perception on cause and effect

on internet addiction of the people all around the

world. But in this study, I’ll be focusing on Grade 12

students of BNHS Senior High.

Social Networking Websites is an online service for

people who want social relations to other people around the

world. Social Networking Websites are widely used nowadays

in our developing country. Most social networking sites are

to provide interactions of different people who share the

same interest, likes and even real-life connections.

“Social networking site is said to have begun in 1987 with

Bulletin Board System or BBS. BBs was required to connect in

a modern of that computer and can exchange information

through telephone pole and was the very first system that

allows user to sign in and interact with other people but is

slow since only one user can log at a time”, according to

Miles Walker(2011). It started very slow, long time ago with

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the usage of telephone pole to connect to others. The very

first version of instant messaging came about 1988 with

Inter Relay Chat, a unix-based limiting access to most

people that was used to link and file sharing and generally

keeping in touch with one another.

Web browser are the program needed to open a website.

Example of web browser are Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera

Mini, Google Chrome etc. Users could type the website on the

web browsers in the upper part that is called Web Address.

Nowadays, Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter,

Tumblr, etc. had been the source of happiness for many

students. It also became a trending topic nowadays and viral

among teenagers. Especially to us teenagers, many of us are

associated to social networking sites, since teenagers must

always be in with what is popular nowadays. Even education

has been influenced by Social networking sites. It is used

for educational purposes.

Most of the teenagers use social media to post things for

popularity or maybe for them it’s just a whimsy. Some gone

viral, but as time goes by, the posts are getting nasty.

It’s questionable why do they do it but after that they’ll

be ashamed on what they did. It also became the way to

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discriminate and bully someone, that leads to depression and

trauma causes them to drop out and be afraid to socialize to

others.

Objectives of the Study

This study determined the reasons of being addicted on using

the internet specifically, it aimed:

1. To determine those people who uses social medias in terms

of:

a. Those who are always active/updated

b. Those who posts stories in their accounts

c. Those who are known in sites

Significance of the Study

This study would benefit to the following persons:

Future Researcher: the findings of this study will be serving as

a good source of accurate and useful information for them.

Students: this study is beneficiary to all students because it

can help them to know their limitation or control their addiction

on using social media. It also help them to acknowledge some

things they doesn’t know that social media can’t give to them.
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Teachers: this is also one of the beneficiary because they can

help by teaching those students to realize some things or they

will be the one to make those students acknowledge what are the

things they are missing to know because of relying to the

internet every time they have to do something, especially when

it’s about answering some questions.

The first paragraph is the general statement of the

significance of the study, then the beneficiaries should be

written as follows:

The Academe. Findings of this study will be useful to

the academic institutions like the University of Eastern

Philippines to conduct potential researches pertaining to

coastal and marine conservation, protection, and management.

Information from this study will also serve as valuable

baseline data or reference for future research undertakings.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

This study focuses on the cause and effect of being addicted on using

internet among selected Grade 12 students at BNHS Senior High.

School Year 2019-2020.

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Theoretical Framework

The theoretical frame work that this study used to discuss

about internet addiction will be Uses and Gratifications

theory. UG theory founded by Elihu Katz in 1959, when Herzog

examined the reasons people use the radio to listen to quiz

programme (Herzog , 1942), and soap operas (Herzog,1944)(as

cited in Katz, 1959). According to Katz(1959), the outcomes

of media usage depend on why and how they decided to use the

social media. Therefore, there are two main components that

discuss in U&G theory which are media that choose to be

engaged and gratification that get from the media(Ruggiero,

2000). By explaining about U&G theory, mainly this theory

works operationally through the social and the psychological

needs for individuals generating motives and expectation of

mass media(Katz, 1959), and how individuals use media to

satisfy their needs and to achieve their goal(as cited in

Patrick, 2010).

Newhagen and Rafaeli(1996) mentioned that U&G theory is

suitable for the internet because internet has something

suitable for everyone, be it information-seeking, inter-

personal communication, entertainment, or escapism.

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Conceptual Framework

This study shall determine the cause and effect of being

addicted on using the internet introduced as cause and

effect After finding the cause an effect of the said

objectives, we can now give the students the knowledge to

control their self on using the social medias. And we can

also determine the reasons of social media addiction.

Paradigm of the Study

 MOSTLY, IT CAN HELP YOU GATHER DETAILS AND

INFORMATIONS. BUT MAKE THE STUDENTS RELY
ON THE INTERNET ALWAYS.
 MOSTLY, CAN HELP YOU COMMUNICATE TO
OTHERS ALL AROUND THE WORLD. CAN HELP
YOU SOCIALIZE. BUT, OTHERS USE THIS WAY TO
 INFORMATION-SEEKING DO ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES.
 INTER-PERSONAL  MOSTLY, CAN HELP YOU TAKE AWAY YOUR
COMMUNICATION BOREDOM. BUT, OTHERS USE THIS AS WAY TO
DO SOME ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES LIKE CYBER-
 ENTERTAINMENT
BULLYING.
 ESCAPISM  IT HELPS TAKE YOUR STRESS AWAY EVEN FOR A
WHILE OR IT CAN HELP YOU UNWIND AND DO
THE THINGS YOU CAN DO, ALSO CAN GIVE YOU
SOME INFORMATIONS TO SOME ACTIVITIES YOU
DON’T KNOW YET. BUT, IT ALSO ENCOURAGE
YOU TO DO SOMETHING THAT IS BAD.
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Hypotheses

 This section will be part of the paper depending

on the type of research.

 The hypothesis lends itself to the relationships

of the variables/concepts.

Definition of Terms
Some terms are herein defined to facilitate understanding of

the study. Then the key terms presented as:

Information-seeking- to find some details about something or

someone.

Inter-personal Communication-relating to or involving

relations between people by the way of sending information

to people by using technology.

Entertainment-amusement or pleasure that comes from watching

a performer, playing games, etc. using technology.

Escapism- an activity or form of entertainment that allows

to forget about real problems of life.

Illegal activities- things or activities not allowed by law

to do.

Boredom- the state being bored.

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Cyber-bullying- the electronic posting of mean-spirited

messages about a person (as a student) often done

anonymously.

Stress-pressure or tension exerted on a material object;

state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting

from adverse or very demanding circumstances.

Encourage- give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)

Chapter II

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

For research among academic and military purpose the

internet itself a neutral device which originally

designed.to get information and user friendly communication

medium growth of internet are worldwide. In education also

it is fast and less cost so it is useful tools. Nowadays it

is universal so its increases use by people as a essential

tool for finding information in the world, mainly students

uses internet like source to get information for their use.

There are many studies to found internet addiction among

students or in teenager.
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1
“Online Social Networking and Addiction—-A Review of the

Psychological literature” study found that Social Networking

Sites (SNS) are mostly used for social purposes, mostly

related to the maintenance of established offline networks.

Social Networking site mainly uses for social development.

But over use of these sites is painful. Negative relation of

SNS include decreases real life social communication and

also shows effect on academic achievements also relationship

problem.

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Daria J. Kuss and Mark D. Griffliths(2011)
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Chapter III

METHODOLOGY

Locale of the Study

This study is situated at Biri National High School, public

secondary school located in Sitio Bare-is, Brgy. Poblacion, Biri,

Northern Samar.

Research Design

This study used a qualitative research design to determine

the cause and effect of being addicted on using internet. Also to have

an understanding the opinions, advice and reasons among Biri

National High School, Grade 12, Senior High Students.

The Variables

This study focused on the cause and effect of being addicted on

using internet introduced as cause and effect of the Grade 12

students.

Population and Sampling

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The researcher will have employed the purposive sampling

technique selecting the random respondents of the study. Grade 12

students are purposely selected students of the researcher.

The Respondents

The respondents of this study were purposely random selected

Grade 12 students, SY 2019-2020, BNHS Senior High, in Biri

Northern Samar. They were taken respondents to determine the cause

and effect of being addicted on using internet.

Research Instrument

A self-constructed, self-administered questionnaire was used

to identify the cause and effect of being addicted on using internet

among Biri National High School, Grade 12 students.

Scoring and Interpretation

The study will have 2 columns and 3 tables; In the first

column are the first table, which are the possible main reasons

of using the internet, second table, which are the possible

cause, and the third table which are the possible effects. On the

second column, the respondent will rate from 1= as the highest

and 3= as the lowest. The respondent will put a check mark (/)
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on his/her chosen rate to signify the degree to which item they

believe most.

Validation of Research Instrument

This study questionnaire is self- constructed only, and Was

validated through the help of her research adviser.

Data Gathering Procedure

The following procedure were used in gathering the data

needed in this study;

1. Asking a permission among Grade 12, Senior High Students

that are purposely selected by the researcher, if they are

willing to take or be the respondent/s of this study.

2. Distribution of the questionnaire for them to be able to

answer the questions given. If necessary, doing an interview

by translating questions into vernacular so that the

respondents could understand the questions.

3. Collecting the survey questionnaire from Biri National High

School, Grade 12 Senior High students.

Statistical Treatment
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To interpret the data effectively the researcher will employ

the following treatment. The weighted mean use to interpret data.

Average Weighted Mean:

Formula: X=X/N

% is the percentage

F is the Frequency

N is the total numbers of the respondents

100 is the constant value

Chapter IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter present findings of the study is illustrate tables and analysis as well as the interpretations
based from the treatment of the data.

A. Cause of Being Yes Maybe No

Addicted to
Internet
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1. Excessive 48% 26% 26%

preoccupation
with the internet
2. Use of the 56% 36% 8%
internet
increasing
amounts of time
to achieve
satisfaction
3. Repeated, 40% 36% 24%
unsuccessful
efforts to control,
cut back or stop
internet use
4. Feelings of 44% 40% 16%
restlessness,
depression,
moodiness, or
irratibilitywhen
attempting to cut
down the use of
the internet
5. Use of the 68% 16% 16%
internet is a way
to escape from
problems or
feelings of
hopelessness,
guilt, anxiety, or
depression

As shown in the table the causes says that 48% said when using internet, they are having some kind of
own world or specifically absent-minded on other things around them, and both 26% students said they
aren't and not sure. In 2 to 5 question, 68% students says that they are having some changes on their
attitudes.

B. Effects on Being Yes Maybe No

Addicted to Internet
1. Body/Head Aches 60% 24% 16%
2. Insomnia 34% 28% 38%
3. Vision Problems 60% 24% 16%
4. Weight Loss/Gain 52% 28% 18%
5. Anxiety 28% 42% 28%
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As shown in the table the effects says that 60% said after they took hours on using internet they are
having Body/Head Aches, also on Vision Problems. They are also having Insomnia and Anxiety but
mostly 52% of them they experience weight loss/gain.

Chapter V

SUMMARY,CONCLUSIONS,IMPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary

The purpose of this study was investigate the cause and effect of being addicted
internet on Grade 12 Senior High Students. This manuscript began with a brief
problem of being addicted on internet to students is a new phenomenon if this
simple problem will not be solve.
Internet is now evolving around the world. It is the most popular software tool
used by people, recently some are using it on a bad habit ways.

Using it on a proper ways and right time is important because it is affecting

student performance. When student is using it properly, they also can have good
habit health and also have a good performace. They are not having some illness
or they won't have sleepless nights.

A Review of literature related to the internet addiction on performance of a

student. The literature review also provide data insights into answer for the
problems and reasons how using internet is important and if it affects the
student performance.

The design and limitation of the studies reviewed provided the impetus for the
research design and for the researcher created instrument used in this study.
One study provide valuable insights into research design, the design of the
instrument developed, and the methodology used for this study.

The methodology of this investigation was that of a field study design. Two
research questions guided the study:

1. What are the reasons why they use internet.

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2. How it affect students.

The first research question was expanded as hypotheses where question of the
study will answer what are reasons why they use internet. The second question
was expanded also to investigate how it affect in mentally, physically, health and
performance of the student.

There were 48% in 100% of the student experience that they are being absent-
minded on their surroundings. There were 36% of the student don't know if
theyare using much more time on using internet to have satisfaction on using it.
24% said that they aren't stoppable on using the internet.
The 60%of students said that they are having Body/Head Ache and Vision
Problem. 28% of them said they don't know if they are having insomnia and
weight loss/gain, but 28% of them don't have anxiety on using internet.

Conclusions and Implications

Internet addiction leaves negative effects on individuals. As prevention is better than

treatment and according to this study it is necessary to take this phenomenon into
consideration as a psychological problem that often involves the younger generation
who are responsible for future society construction and through education in families,
schools and society, the culture of proper use of proper use of computers, in particular
the Internet and its facilities should be replaced with the false methods.

Following are the conclusion which have been drawn from this study and response of
the respondents in questionnaire and interview.

Conclusion 1: there's a lot of students says that they arehavjng excessive preoccupation
with the internet.

Discussion: This study was supported by the student in Biri Senior High School. One of
the student Ms. Angela Villafranca a Grade 12 section Diamond who is having an
excessive preoccupation with the internet when using it. According to her statement, at
home when she's using it, she don't mind on what's happening in her surroundings.
Sometimes, when her mother is calling her, she is like deaf that her attention is only on
her phone. That caused her being scolded by her mother.

Conclusion 2: Most of the students said they are having a behavioral effects.
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Discussion: This data was supported by the reapondents of this study. One of the
student who supported is from section Diamond also, says that she's having a mood
changes and sometimes she's always grumpy.

Conclusion 3: Many students says that they are having weight loss/gain when overusing
internet.

Discussion: One of the teacher supported that he's gaining weight on using it. Because
while he is preoccupied on using internet he always eat something that leads him
gaining weight.

Recommendations

The following recommendation are based n the study findings.

1. You should have self-control on using internet.

2. Maximize focus while shifting between different tasks.

3. Focus on single task for 25 minutes apiece.

4. Limit your attention to a single application at a time.

5. Create a distraction-free environment for writing.

6. Instantly block the social websites that are killing your focus.

7. Curb the time you spend browsing time-wasting sites.

8. Remind yourself to take regular breaks to keep your focus sharp.

LITERATURE CITED
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[2] Widyanto L, Griffiths M. Internet Addiction: A critical review. International Journal of

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX A

LETTER

Republic of the Philippines

Biri National High School

Sitio Bare-is, Brgy. Poblacion, Biri Northern Samar

March 2, 2020,

Dear Informants,

I, Shania D. Delos Reyes, a Senior High School Students at Biri National High School,
conducting a research entitled, "The Cause and Effect of Being Addicted on Internet" as
a requirement for the subject Practical Research 2.
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In connection to this, the research is asking for your help to answer the attached
questionnaire. Rest assured that your answer will be held confidential.

Thank you and Godbless

Noted:

Mr. Mark P. Bonabon

Respectfully yours,

Shania Delos Reyes