THE ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE OF HAVING SMARTPHONES
ON SELECTED STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
S.Y.2018-2019
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Rationale
Cellphones have been used in class for many years now, mostly for phone
calls and simple texting. Smartphones can do so much more, and many things
can be done without the teacher noticing. So, we wonder, are smartphones a big
distraction in class? And, how many students find that smartphones are actually
useful for school work in class? Are there more of these students than those
who seem to be easily distracted when the teacher’s back is turned?
Smartphones are ubiquitous and we want to know about the smartphone’s
advantages and disadvantages for students in the classroom. We used a
questionnaire that asks about when and why the students use smartphones in
class. Further, we got actual counts of what students do with their smartphones
in class with an observation checklist. We have noticed some cases when
smartphone usage in class is very high, mainly when students take out their
smartphones in order to kill time. However, we found a few of them use a
smartphone to help with classroom difficulties and questions. We discuss the
impact of cellphones on classroom study.
B. Conceptual Framework
To kill time
ADVANTAGE To help with classroom
difficulties and questions
Instant
Communication
SMARTPHONES
Addiction
DISADVANTAGE
Lack of concentration
in class
Students become relaxed and
lazy towards their school
works so this then affects
their school works
II. THE PROBLEM
A. Statement of the Problem
This paper aims of study the advantage and disadvantage of
having smartphones of students on their academic performance.
Specifically, it seek to answer the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the students in terms of:
a. Gender;
b. Grade Level;
c. Age
2. What are the advantage and disadvantage of smartphones in students in
terms of:
a. Time spent in using smartphones;
b. Instance he or she using smartphones;
c. Negative effect of smartphones
3. Do you think smartphone are useful in your study?
4. Would you classify internet as an important part of a smartphones?
5. Which of these is your favorite feature?
6. Do you consider this feature to be an important part of smartphones?
B. Significance of the Study
The important of the study is to gain some information of those students
who keeps using smatphones in school campus. Theoretically, this study is
expected to give a contribution as related sources for the further and more
expanded study of this area.
STUDENTS – this study will help the students to balance their study and
using smartphones, they must use it after class or in purposes.
TEACHERS – this study will help the teachers to know the same reason of their
students why they use smartphones during class.
PARENTS – this study will also help the parents to encourage their children to
listen in the class, it will also help inform the parents what is
the reason why they use smartphones during class, if ever they will
know it there are maybe possibilities that they will be more
enchance on their responsibilities.
COMMUNITY – this study will inform them about the advantage and
disadvantage of using smartphones so that they can guide
the students.
C. Definition of Terms
Ubiquitous – existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Smartphones – a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a
computer typically is having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and
an operating system capable of running downloaded applications.
Advantage – a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or
superior position.
Disadvantage –an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces
the chances of success or effectiveness.
Academic Performance – Academic achievement or performance is the
extent to which a student, teacher or institution has achieved their short
or long-term educational goals.
Students – a person formally engaged in learning, especially one
enrolled in a school or college.
III. METHODOLOGY
A. Research Methodology
The researcher used survey questionnaire sheets. These were
given to forty (40) high school students from Grade 9 to Grade 10. The
questionnaires were randomly distributed among students. This study was
conducted in Don Gerardo Ll. Ouano Memorial National High School,
Opao, Mandaue City. In analyzing the data gathered, the researcher use
simple percentage and frequency method using the following formula:
P = F/n x 100%
where:
P is the total percentage;
F is the total frequency; and
n is the total number of respondents
B. Data Gathering
Table 1: Profile of the Students in Terms of Gender
Gender Frequency Percentage
Male 20 50%
Female 20 50%
Total 40 100%
Table 2: Profile of the Students in Terms of Grade Level
Grade Level Male Female Frequency Percentage
IX 10 10 20 50%
X 10 10 20 50%
Total 20 20 40 100%
The table shows that the students is equally distributed among grade
level.
Table 3: Profile of the Students in Terms ofAge
Age Female Male Frequency Percentage
14 1 3 4 10%
15 8 4 12 30%
16 5 5 10 25%
17 3 5 8 20%
18 3 3 6 15%
Total 20 20 40 100%
The table show that most of the students using smartphones at age of 15
years old.
Table 4: Time Spent in using Smartphones
Time Spent Frequency Percentage
Less Than 30 minutes 4 10%
30 minutes- 1 hour 7 17%
1 hour- 2 hour 6 15%
2 hour- 3 hour 3 8%
More Than 3 hours 20 50%
Total 40 100%
The table 4 shows that most of the students are using smartphones more
than 3 hours.
Table 5:Instance He or She use Smartphones
Instance Frequency Percentage
Before Class 9 22
During Class 7 17
After Class 15 38
During Evening 9 23
Total 40 100%
The table 5 shows at what instance of the students used smartphones
after class.
Table 6: Negative Effect of Smartphones
Negative Effect of Frequency Percentage
Smartphones
Yes 38 95%
No 2 5%
Total 40 100%
The table 6 shows that most of the student answer that smartphones have
a negative effect while the other said not.
Table 7: Useful in your Study
Useful in your Study Frequency Percentage
Yes 38 95%
No 2 5%
Total 40 100%
The table 7 shows that most of the students answer that smartphones is
useful in study..
Table 8: Classify Internet as an important part of a Smartphones
Classify Internet as an Frequency Percentage
Important Part of a
Smartphones
Yes 38 95%
No 2 5%
Total 40 100%
The table 8 shows that most of the students classify internet as an
important part of a smartphones.
Table 9: Favorite Feature
Favorite Feature Frequency Percentage
Camera 5 13
Internet Browsing or 17 43
Application
Gaming 11 27
Text Messaging 7 17
Total 40 100%
The table shows that most of the students used smartphones for internet
browsing or application as a favorite feature.
Table 10: Consider this Feature to be an Important Part of Smartphones
Consider this Feature Frequency Percentage
to be an Important Part
of Smartphones
Yes, I wouldn’t but it 23 58%
without this feature
Yes, It rather important 15 38%
No, It is not really 2 5%
important
No, It is not important 0 0%
at all
Total 40 100%
The table 10 shows that most of the students consider internet browsing
or application as an important part of smartphones.
C. Conclusion
Smartphone has been a useful device for the students and provided high
level of technology but if it is used properly and sensibly. Parents should take
care of their kids that if they are giving them mobile phones then it should be
used beneficially rather that spoiling them.
D. Recommendation
This research shows that most of the students of Don Gerardo Ll.
Ouano Memorial National High School are using smartphones after class.
Therefore, the future researcher must expand their study to determine why
students using smartphones.
IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY / REFERENCES
Jenks, M. (2016). The Advantage and Disadvantage of Smartphones for
Students. http://ir.lib.ypu.edu.tw/bitstream.
