Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Name
De La Salle University Integrated Senior High School (Manila)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Andal, Arvie S.
Abstract/Executive Summary
In today's society, technology plays a crucial role as a tool for users, particularly students, in obtaining and sharing information, but ample screen time could impact their academic performance. This paper investigates the correlation between screen time and the academic performance of STEM students at DLSU SHS Manila, focusing on the relationship between screen usage and average screen time and categorizing screen time by academic and non-academic purposes. While screen time may benefit academic performance through mediums such as online videos, several papers have discussed the potential deficiencies in the integration of technology and academics, presenting more opportunities for further research. This study conducted mixed methods surveys amongst Senior High School students in the STEM 122 strand from De La Salle University. By gathering information directly from the students through Google Forms, this research aims to unravel the relationship between screen time and their academic performance. With the usage of Jamovi and Google Sheets with screen time and the General Weighted Average (GWA) of students as the main variables, positive results were found for weekdays and negative results for the remaining results, with weekdays having a more evident correlation and being more statistically significant compared to having p-values lower than 0.05. The data collected imply that screen time may impact students' academic performance and achievement. Further research shows that distinguishing between academic and non-academic screen use is critical to evaluating the total impact. This distinction may aid in establishing strategies for maximizing screen usage for educational purposes.
Keywords
screen time; gadgets; academic performance; technology; students
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Computer and Software Technology, and Robotics (CSR)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
Studying the Relationship of Screen Time and Academic Performance amongst DLSU SHS Manila STEM 122 Students
In today's society, technology plays a crucial role as a tool for users, particularly students, in obtaining and sharing information, but ample screen time could impact their academic performance. This paper investigates the correlation between screen time and the academic performance of STEM students at DLSU SHS Manila, focusing on the relationship between screen usage and average screen time and categorizing screen time by academic and non-academic purposes. While screen time may benefit academic performance through mediums such as online videos, several papers have discussed the potential deficiencies in the integration of technology and academics, presenting more opportunities for further research. This study conducted mixed methods surveys amongst Senior High School students in the STEM 122 strand from De La Salle University. By gathering information directly from the students through Google Forms, this research aims to unravel the relationship between screen time and their academic performance. With the usage of Jamovi and Google Sheets with screen time and the General Weighted Average (GWA) of students as the main variables, positive results were found for weekdays and negative results for the remaining results, with weekdays having a more evident correlation and being more statistically significant compared to having p-values lower than 0.05. The data collected imply that screen time may impact students' academic performance and achievement. Further research shows that distinguishing between academic and non-academic screen use is critical to evaluating the total impact. This distinction may aid in establishing strategies for maximizing screen usage for educational purposes.
