EXCESSIVE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND ITS
EFFECT TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES ON STEM STUDENTS
OF BASILAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Greetings of Peace! We, the STEM-Scientist students of Basilan National High School,
are working on our research paper. Please answer the following questions based on your
perceptions and experiences regarding the use of mobile phones by students during class hours.
Your participation is highly appreciated, and rest assured, your responses will be kept confidential
and will be used solely for academic purposes.
I-RESPONDENT’S PROFILE
Name:_____________________ GPA (1ST Quarter): ____________
Grade/Section:___________ Gender: ____ Male ____ Female
II. QUESTIONNAIRE
1. How many hours are you active in social media?
1-2 hours 4-7 hours More than 8 hours per day
2. When will you take a break from using social media?
When my parents ask me to
When I lost interest or tired
Others(pls specify)________
3. What social media app do you usually use? Rank 1-5 as the most app used.
4. Facebook
Youtube
Instagram
Tiktok
Others (pls specify)_________
5. What do you do in your free time when you are not using the social media?
Spend your time with your family and friends
Doing chores or work
Resting
6. The following are statements about the effects of excessive use of social media on
student’s academic performance. Rate the following statements according to your
degree of agreement or disagreement. Use the rating scale below:
1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
STATEMENTS 5 4 3 2 1
1.I am distracted at school because of social media.
2. I feel sleepy at school.
3. I feel dizzy due to lack of sleep.
4. I have no time or less time for studying lesson.
5. I have reduced productivity or not productive oftentimes.
6. Socmed allows me to express ideas, talents and share my thoughts.
7. I can connect and communicate better at school because of social media.
8. Social media helps me with my homework.
9. Social media platforms provide me with quick and easy access to a wide
range of information.
10. I am confident I will land a better job someday because of the people I have
connected with social media.
Thank you for your cooperation!