Research Instrument
Perceptionnaire on the Effects of Over Dependence in Gadgets
on Students’ Interpersonal Skills
I. Students’ Profile
Directions: Answer the questions completely and concisely. Put
a check mark (/) on the space provided. Choose one answer
only.
Name (Optional):__________________Gender: ___Male ___Female
Age: ___ 14-15yrs. Old ___ 18-19yrs. Old
___ 16-17yrs. Old ___ 19yrs. old above
II. Students’ interpersonal behaviour in school
4- Always 3- Sometimes 2- Often 1- Never
A. Positive effects of gadget use 4 3 2 1
1. I can easily do my home works or projects when
I am using gadgets.
2. I always get high score in my test because of
the information I read in different educational
sites in my gadgets.
3. I usually use my gadgets to find some
definitions and terms that I need to study.
4. I can easily communicate with people outside
the campus if there are any emergencies in
school.
5. I am able to perform my activities (e.g.
reports, performance task, and extracurricular
activities) without difficulty.
B. Negative effects of gadget use 4 3 2 1
1. I prefer using gadget as reference in my
assignments than books.
2. I easily get distracted in class discussions
because I keep using gadgets.
3. I feel tired in the classroom because I stayed
up late because of using my gadget.
4. I notice that I am experiencing symptoms that
could lead to eye damage.
5. I noticed that I am losing my sense of
creativity because I am depending too much on
gadgets.
A. Social skills 4 3 2 1
1. I prefer chatting through online media then
communicating orally with others.
2. I prefer to be alone while using my gadgets
during free time than to socialize with my
classmates.
3. I prefer watching Youtube about our lesson than
listening to our teachers’ discussion.
4. I prefer to make friends online than in person.
B. Mental health 4 3 2 1
1. I am very confident in doing my performance tasks
especially about technology.
2. I easily get irritated when somebody borrows or
uses my gadgets.
3. I get impaired concentration and memory due to
over dependence on phone.
4. I use my gadgets when I feel sad or depressed to
help calm me.
C. Behavioural aspect 4 3 2 1
1. I cheat during exams with the help of gadgets.
2. I brag about my new gadget to my classmates and
friends.
3. I throw a tantrum and get aggressive when my
parents ban me from using gadgets.
4. I copy answers to home works in the internet.
D. Emotional well-being 4 3 2 1
1. I get angry or annoyed when someone distracts me
when I am preoccupied with gadgets.
2. I get sad and embarrassed when my gadget is not
the latest trend.
3. I get anxious and frustrated when I lose my
gadget.
4. I feel excited to participate in class discussion
when the topic is related to new technologies