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Chapter 1: Introduction
Good morning/afternoon, panelists and teachers
We are here to present our research titled "The Impact of Smartphone Dependence on
Academic Performance of Senior High School GAS Students" at Computer Arts and
Technological College, Polangui Campus, Inc.
In this modern era, smartphones have become an essential tool in students’ daily lives.
While smartphones help in research, communication, and entertainment,
overdependence on them can potentially harm academic performance.
Our study was conducted to understand the relationship between smartphone
dependence and students' academic achievements. We sought to find out whether
excessive smartphone use leads to lower academic performance or if students are able
to balance both.
The main objectives of our study were:
To determine the level of smartphone dependence among GAS students.
To assess the academic performance of these students.
To find out if there is a significant relationship between smartphone dependence
and academic performance.
We believe this study is important because it sheds light on how technology affects
student life and learning outcomes.
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
In Chapter 2, we reviewed various studies and literature related to smartphone
dependence and academic performance.
According to several researchers, smartphone addiction is linked to distractions,
procrastination, and reduced academic engagement. Some studies show that moderate
smartphone use can assist learning, but excessive usage can disrupt concentration and
study habits.
We also reviewed theories like the Technology Dependency Theory, which explains
how people become psychologically attached to gadgets, and the Cognitive Load
Theory, which states that multitasking between schoolwork and smartphone use can
lower academic efficiency.
Related local and international studies further supported the idea that smartphone
overuse affects study time, attention span, and overall school performance.
Chapter 3: Methodology
For the methodology, we used a quantitative research design, specifically
descriptive-correlational.
Our respondents were Senior High School GAS students from Computer Arts and
Technological College, Polangui Campus, Inc. We gathered data through survey
questionnaires, which were carefully validated before distribution.
The survey had two main parts:
Questions measuring the level of smartphone dependence.
Questions related to the students' academic performance.
We used statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, mean, and Pearson correlation
to analyze the data collected.
Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data
In Chapter 4, we present and interpret the data collected from the surveys.
First, based on the results, a significant number of students showed moderate to high
levels of smartphone dependence.
Second, while many students still maintained passing grades, those with higher
smartphone dependence tended to have lower academic performance compared to
those with low to moderate usage.
Our correlation analysis revealed a negative relationship between smartphone
dependence and academic performance — meaning, as smartphone dependence
increased, academic performance tended to decrease.
However, it is important to note that other factors, such as time management and
personal discipline, may also play a role in academic success.
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
In the final chapter, we summarized our findings:
Majority of GAS students are moderately dependent on smartphones.
There is a noticeable negative correlation between smartphone
dependence and academic performance.
From these findings, we conclude that smartphone dependence can negatively impact
academic outcomes if not properly managed.
As a recommendation, we encourage students to practice better time management,
set limits on non-academic smartphone use, and prioritize their academic
responsibilities.
We also recommend that the school could offer seminars or workshops on responsible
smartphone usage and study habits to help students find a healthy balance.
Lastly, for future researchers, we suggest exploring this topic using a wider group of
respondents and considering other variables such as mental health, sleep patterns, and
family background.
Thank you for your time and attention. We are now ready to answer any questions.