A Study on Students Addiction to Social Media

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This research becomes a reality with the kind support and help of many
individuals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of them.
Foremost, we want to offer this endeavor to our GOD ALMIGHTY for the
wisdom He bestowed upon us, the strength, peace of mind, and good health in
order to finish this research.
We would like to express our gratitude towards our family for the
encouragement which helped us in completion of this paper, our beloved and
supportive friends, Mica, Danniela , Janest and Camille , who is by our side when
times we needed the most and helped us a lot in making this study , and to
lovable parents and guardians who serve as our inspiration to pursue this
undertaking.
We are highly indebted to our co-students of Sta. Veronica College AMAES
for their guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing necessary
information regarding this research and also for their support in completing this
endeavor.
We would like to express our special thanks to our subject teacher Ms.
Geremie Etchon for imparting her knowledge and expertise in this study.
And to the students of Sta.Veronica College AMAES for the considerate
endorsement and all the respondents for their honest and cooperative response
to all the questions solicited to this study.
Our thanks and appreciations also go to our colleagues and people who
have willingly helped us out with their abilities.

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DEDICATION

We dedicate this research to our

parents and teachers who taught
us to think, understand and
express. We earnestly that without
their inspiration, guidance and
dedication, we would not be able to
pass through the tiring process of
this research.
THANK YOU!

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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY
The author of the research “Social Media
Addiction” examined Media Addiction among
the students of Sta. Veronica College on how
they use media, the frequency of use, their
habits and feelings on today’s media. The
study used a survey design to explore the
students’ attitudes and opinions
Thirty Grade 9 student of Sta. Veronica
College during the second term of school
year 2018-2019 were the respondents of the
study. The study used qualitative approach
of research. The data that were gathered and
analyzed helped describe and identify the
Students Addiction to Social Media. To test
the study a questionnaire was answered by
the grade 9 student. To process, analyze and
interpret the data gathered, frequency
account was used.
FINDINGS

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The study revealed that the top most reason why students get a
low grades is because of the many problems that students
encountered and one of it is addiction to social media, because
of this problem they choose to stay in their house. Revealed
also in our survey that online gaming is top most reason why
students are getting addicted to social media. Based from the
research there should be special approach or the availability of
this effect in the school especially at the school of Sta. Veronica
College
CONCLUSIONS
Social media comes down to a simple basic human
desire: the need to connect with other humans, to be
part of the group.
Social media came about at a time after the world had, in
many ways, become one. Technology and the Internet
have made it so we can connect with anyone, anywhere,
anytime. We know more about each other than we ever
did before.
When decades ago we might have only had the ability to
have allegiance to one group that we physically had to
walk down the street to the town hall for, we now have
all these micro groups that we can be a part of from the
comfort of our couch, all thanks to the Internet and

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social media. The most specific interests or hobbies have

group online that we can be part of.
Now that everything has moved online, including
business, consumers have hundreds and thousands of
choices to search for on their computer while sitting right
at home.
Therefore consumers want more accountability and
more transparency when it comes to making a decision
about their purchases. Social media is a perfect platform
for businesses to communicate this kind of information.
While the overarching theme of social media is to
connect with one another and share information, it’s also
important to understand how people use each social
platform more specifically.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Students should be educated on the influence of social
media on their academic performance.
Students should be monitored by teachers and parents
on how they use these sites.
Teachers should ensure they use the social media as a
tool to improve the academic performance of students in
school.
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Students should better manage their study time in and

prevent distractions that can be provided by the social
media. There should be a decrease in the number of time
spent by students when surfing the net.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………..i
Dedication……………………………………………………………………….ii
Abstract………………………………………………………………………….iii
CHAPTER
I. THE PROBLEM
Background of the Study………………………………………..1
Theoretical Framework…………………………………………..6
Statement of the Problem…………………………………......11

II. METHODS AND PROCEDURES

Research Design………………………………………………….12
Population and Locale of the study………………………12
Data Gathering Tools……………………………………………12
Data Gathering Procedures………………………………….13
Treatment of the Data…………………………………………..13

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III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION…………………………………

IV. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions…………………………………………………………..21
Recommendations…………………………………………………22

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APPENDICES
Appendix A: References……………………………………….23
Internet Sources……………………………………………….23
Appendix B: Letter to the Respondents…………….24
Appendix C: Questionnaire……………………………….25
Appendix D: Letter to the Principal……………………26
Documentation Pictures …………………………………..27
Curriculum Vitae……………………………………………….28

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THESIS ABSTRACT
1. Title:
A STUDY ON STUDENTS ADDICTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA

Total Number of Pages:

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2. Authors:
CRIS JANE O. BALLON
GIRLIE A. ORPIA
ANDREA VALERIE E. OCTUBRE
MARY ROSE B. OLAIS
MON LEONARD C. ATIJERA
CARLOS MIGUEL L. MUNAR

3. Type of Document: Research Paper

4. Type of Published: Unpublished

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5. Accrediting Institution: Sta. Veronica College

6. Keywords: A Study on Students Addiction to Social Media

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7. ABSTRACT
7.1 Summary

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7.2 Findings

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7.3 Conclusions

Social media comes down to a simple basic human

desire: the need to connect with other humans, to be
part of the group.
Social media came about at a time after the world had, in
many ways, become one. Technology and the Internet
have made it so we can connect with anyone, anywhere,
anytime. We know more about each other than we ever
did before.
When decades ago we might have only had the ability to
have allegiance to one group that we physically had to
walk down the street to the town hall for, we now have
all these micro groups that we can be a part of from the
comfort of our couch, all thanks to the Internet and

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social media. The most specific interests or hobbies have

group online that we can be part of.
Now that everything has moved online, including
business, consumers have hundreds and thousands of
choices to search for on their computer while sitting right
at home.
Therefore consumers want more accountability and
more transparency when it comes to making a decision
about their purchases. Social media is a perfect platform
for businesses to communicate this kind of information.
While the overarching theme of social media is to
connect with one another and share information, it’s also
important to understand how people use each social
platform more specifically.
7.4 Recommendations

Students should be educated on the influence of social

media on their academic performance.
Students should be monitored by teachers and parents
on how they use these sites.

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Teachers should ensure they use the social media as a

tool to improve the academic performance of students in
school.
Students should better manage their study time in and
prevent distractions that can be provided by the social
media. There should be a decrease in the number of time
spent by students when surfing the net.

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