BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

INTRODUCTION:

According to Mhareimar Jaguit(March2015), Wattpad is a place to discover and share

stories. A social platform that connects people through stories. A community that spans
borders, interest, languages. In Wattpad, anyone can read or write on any device.
Wattpad is getting stronger and most of viewers are teens commonly students. As we
all know things has it’s own influence to people either good or bad side. Wattpad is the
world’s largest community for discovering and sharing stories. It’s a new form of
entertainment connecting readers and writers through storytelling, and best of all, it’s
entirely free. With thousands of new stories added every day. Wattpad is the only place
that offers a truly social and entirely mobile reading experience. What most of the
students do? Well, reading for the most part. All the stories on Wattpad are free. There
is a lot of interaction on the site too. Comments are open at the bottom of each “part” in
the most popular stories generate a lot of feedback. Wattpad is one of the most trending
sites because many students can easily relate their life to those fictions. This study
really wants the students to know what would be the possible reason why their
academic performance is high or low. All things happen becaues of our decision and
this site is a choice, if a person let this things control her/him, or they control it.

Having an Internet connection gives students access to a wealth of authentic resources

that can help them enjoy learning English. The internet is home to a number of online
reading platforms, including Wattpad, Glose, Tumblr, Goodreads, and others. Learners
that read a lot on Wattpad are given a ton of resources in different genres.

As a website for writers and readers, Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen, two Canadian engineers
and coworkers, launched Wattpad in 2006. They assert that both aspiring and
established authors may use it as a platform to publish their work, get comments, and
interact with other writers and readers (Ramdarshan Bold, 2018). Because of this,
Wattpad has been referred to “YouTube for stories (without video)” and is reliant on
user-generated content (Ramdarshan Bold, 2018). Wattpad offers a ton of both free and
paid reading options, which may inspire pupils to read for longer periods of time.
Depending on their individual preferences, platform users can choose from 21 distinct
narrative genres.
Global Research

The lack of a love for reading among Indonesians, including students, is well recognized
(Rahman, 2018). As a result, it could make it more difficult for them to acquire and
understand the material, especially in lessons that involve reading. Poor readers have
problems comprehending the text and making inferences, claim Cain et al (2004). The
(Andreas, 2018) study also found that Indonesian EFL students’ reading interest was at
level 1, which denotes a poor level. In actuality, it’s essential that students want to read
(Rahman and Weda, 2018). Reading motivation is defined by a person’s goals, values,
and beliefs in relation to the topics, actions, and results of reading (Guthrie et al., 2000).

The (re)production, promotion, distribution, and/or commercialization of cultural

commodities, services, and artistic or patrimonial activities are the primary goals of the
cultural and creative industries, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific,
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)5. We also want to emphasize how long the idea
of the creative business has been evolving.

NATIONAL STUDY

The current study (Impact of Wattpad Reading on Filipino Junior High School’s Reading
Habit and Social Values, by Prof. Rosemarie T. Rabang, Dr. Teresita D. Tajolosa, Dr.
Leonora A. Beguina) looked into how teenage learners felt reading on Wattpad affected
their life. A quantitative study on how 120 junior high school students in the Philippines
perceived the impact of Wattpad reading on their reading habits and values involved
their participation. According to data, Wattpad has positively impacted the reading
habits and values of its teenage readers. Unquestionably, a significant portion of the
participants have benefited from frequent Wattpad participation in terms of maturation,
self-reflection, motivation, imaginative creativity, and love of reading.

However, there are drawbacks for those who become addicted to reading, including (1)
the emergence of an angry temperament, (2) a diminished desire to socialize with family
and friends, (3) poor time management, (4) disregard for health, and (5) profanity.
Despite the drawbacks, academia could profit from students’ inherent curiosity in
Wattpad. This study suggests that teachers use Wattpad in the classroom to help
students improve their reading habits, reflective writing skills, and sense of maturity by
fostering their open-mindedness and empathy. This would be especially helpful during
these trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Study

To the dismay of traditional publishers, Wattpad is the largest community for readers
and authors and is completely free. Reading is a pastime for people who enjoy it, just as
writing stories is for authors. This platform enables writers and readers to share their
enthusiasm for various stories. According to Alamo and Jaguit (2015), Wattpad is a
social platform that connects people through words. Teenagers are sneaking mobile
phones with this technology, especially in schools, so they can read and write their
favorite stories. It is a location for learning and exchanging stories. A community that
transcends boundaries, interests, and languages. Anyone can read or write on Wattpad
using any devices or technology. Teenagers who are typically students make up the
majority of the audience for this growing and popular internet entertainment.

Significance of the Study

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how reading Wattpad affects PENH students’
academic achievement. The study also includes various concepts in order to achieve
the research’s objectives and to be able to design a study that might help participants
understand the impact of the WATTPAD.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

What is/are the benefit/s of Wattpad to students?

What does Wattpad do to help the wattpader in dealing their situation in life?

Is there any relationship between Wattpad and students reading performance in school?

Review Of Related Literature

The review of relevant studies and literature is presented in this chapter. A variety of
Subjects are explored, including the Millennial generation, students, a brief history of
Wattpad, and the influence of Wattpad. To the dismay of traditional publishers, Wattpad
is the largest community for readers And authors and is completely free. Reading is a
pastime for people who enjoy it, just as Writing stories is for authors. This platform
enables writers and readers to share their Enthusiasm for various stories. According to
Alamo and Jaguit (2015), Wattpad is a Social platform that connects people through
words. Teenagers are sneaking mobile Phones with this technology, especially in
schools, so they can read and write their Favorite stories. It is a location for learning and
exchanging stories. A community that Transcends boundaries, interests, and
languages. Anyone can read or write on Wattpad Using any devices or technology.
Teenagers and students comprise the majority of Watchers, and the audience for this
internet entertainment is growing.

Millennials The generation that immediately follows Generation X is known as the

millennial Generation, also known as Generation Y or the Net Generation. The term
millennial is Typically used to refer to people who reach adulthood around the turn of
the 21st century (Haughn, 2015).

The first millennials were born in 1978, according to Rouse (2015)’s page, which
citedConsumer research firm Iconoclast. The millennial generation, according to
Newsweek Magazine, was born between 1977 and 1994. The New York Times
estimated the Millennial generation as existing between 1976 and 1990 and 1978 to
1988 in separate stories. According to a Time Magazine story, millennials were born
between 1980 and 2000.

Overall, 1976 and 2004 are the earliest and latest suggested birth dates for millennials.
She added that there is a lot of variation among individuals within any generational
Cohort because a family generation typically lasts between 25 and 30 years in
Developed countries. She therefore logically considered these years as the start and
End points.

Nevertheless, any generation’s specific environment has an impact on its members in

Ways that might be seen as broad patterns. This definition of the term highlights the
Technical, workplace, and cultural trends for millennials that have been observed.

According to a 2015 article by Biagi, in this day and age, where the utilization of
Wireless. To be linked is to be in the world of mass communication.People can employ
new and upcoming technologies Even in places where there are no wires. This is why
the media people can access Anything thanks to generation. By utilizing portable that
can carry electronics in their Pockets, such as laptops, satellites, and other can
download music, books, and movies, As well as listen to radio newspapers. That is to
say, both the mass media and its Consumers are “completely mobile.” (p.5).
Additionally, Biagi (2015) emphasized that technology has a significant impact in then
Industry of publishing books. The entire printing and distribution process compared to
Adopting technology, reading books is more expensive.

Innovations that only make calls for cheaper production costs, which led to Enhancing
the sector. Since publishers of books aim to profit from their produces audio books and
electronic books as a last resort (e-book).

E-books, in the words of Rodman (2013), are “books that exist as electronic
files.Readers are electronic book devices that are similar in size to any size of printed
books Are now available for purchase. These digital books can possibly purchase and
Download items through the internet and format them from several hardware platforms,
Including mobile phones and other types of computer (p.67) (p.67).

However, the portable physical devices that are used to read electronic books EE-
reader Are devices used to read books. Typically, these come popular in tablet form.
These include the Kindle, Nook, and Sony among others, reader. Mobile Personal
Digital Assistants (PDAs) and other gadgets are also regarded as e-readers (Rouse,
2013). (Rouse, 2013). Additionally, there are websites that include a variety of free
online resources for e-books, including Wattpad (wattpad.com), Fan Fiction
(fanfiction.net), and Archive of Our Own Internet Archive (archive.org), Asian Fanfics
(asianfanfics.com), Devian Art (devianart.com), FicWad (ficwad.com), and (Kowalczyk,
2014).

In a piece by Franklin headlined “Digital Books Down, But Not Out,” Paul said that e-
books have a bright future ahead of them.

In addition, Richard Doherty, research director of Envisioneering Group, was quoted in

The article, who suggested that young people and adults are the two main audiences
for E-book’s former readers. While the latter enjoys visiting libraries, the former does not
need the portability and comfort of light, portable gadgets for reading (as cited in Biagi
2005).

In a poll of the 10 most popular tablet activities among students, Pe Benito’s (2013)
Study discovered that in addition to online browsing social networking websites
(SNS),Including Facebook and Twitter.

Additionally, students use their tablets for reading, which fell to the sixth position in the
Poll. The findings mentioned Kindle and e-book reader and publishing platform
Wattpad, Where more than a million novels were released and is freely accessible.
According to Hemus (2013), Wattpad has established a market niche in the internet
Reading environment according to www.wattpad.com, Wattpad’s official website, is the
“biggest community for finding and sharing stories in the globe.” It is a site where writers
And readers may communicate with one another through writing and reading for
Nothing.

Wattpad consistently draws and gains readers thanks to its 16.9 million visitors from
Around the world come each month, with an average of 30 minutes are dedicated to
Reading each time. It is referred to as the “YouTube for Writers,” allows authors to
Communicate their works to a global audience and that This title perfectly captures the
dynamic character of the aforementioned web platform.(Hemus, 2013)

The “Story behind Wattpad, Online Story Hub” article, according to Wattpad CEO Allen
Lau, the online community has about six monthly million visitors from the Philippines (as
Cited in Yang, 2014).

On the other hand, Kristel Tan, the Philippines’s country manager for Wattpad, said the
Philippines is the nation with the most countries represented on Wattpad. Second-most
Numerous (just behind the US, but ahead of Canada), composing more than 20% of all
Posts, many of which were written with Filipino. She also highlighted the fandom that
Wattpad In the Philippines, writers can flourish, claiming that it is more developed
compared to Other nations (as cited in De Vera, 2013).

Readers, because to Wattpad’s popularity and demand, the phrase “Wattyfever” was
Created by Filipino readers, and more specifically by passionate readers combining
“Watty” (the abbreviation for Wattpad) and “Fever,” where they were able to create a
Phrase that simply meant “craze” or “frenzy” known as the Wattpad Phenomenon.

Another thing to note is that in a study named “#BalitangNetizen: Constructs by

Jasareno et al., of Citizen Journalists on their Role in the Society (2013) six amateur
Journalists on the Internet, asking them questions about why did these journalists work
In the aforementioned field; that also incorporates their ideas, Experiences and how
society perceives their positions in society. The researchers took on the same
qualitative investigation, but only had the primary Participants in the study where
Wattpad users as the research topic. Given the Expanding number of Wattpad users,
the study aimed to ascertain their ideas about how The medium affects their life as
content consumer there are numerous studies regarding the Wattpad Application, thus
nearly The use of technology is discussed throughout the investigation, due to the fact
about Wattpad app.
The researcher also uses the linked study to describe the writing platform in relation to
Platform. The focus of the researchers will be writing. Writing is among The English
proficiency requirements for senior high school pupils. The study will be Undertaken for
Senior High School’s tenth grade students, and it will take. For this study, narrative text
was used. The author draws upon related studies for this Investigation, that relate to this
research include the following:

1.“The Using of Facebook to Improve Students’ Skills and Boost students’ motivation to
Write recount texts throughout the academic year English Department, Semarang State
University, 2013/2014.The project looks into using Facebook as a tool to help students
develop their skills and Boost their desire to write recall texts. Briefly, it can be said that
using Facebook as a Medium has many advantages for students based on the results
of the tests, Observations sheet, and questionnaire. Because writing on Facebook was
enjoyable, Free, and hard, it proved particularly effective at enhancing students’ writing
abilities and Motivation. Because of comments and likes on their writing, they felt more
enthusiastic When writing. Facebook is a substitute. Student learning resources on
media. It’s because Facebook usage aids students in Resolving issues with their
writing. Facebook can therefore help pupils write more Effectively.

2.“Using Wattpad Application to Improve the Recount” rresearch Text Writing

Proficiency of SMAN Temanggung’s Tenth Grade in the 2018–19 Academic Year. This
investigation was a two-cycle classroom action research project. The study involved 36
students in class X IPA 3, of which 15 were male and 21 were Female. Data was being
analyzed. With the aid of both quantitative and qualitative data. The results from cycles
1 and 2 Lead to the conclusion that 75% of the students have a good motivation for
learning, as Evidenced by their ibservation scores of 61.38 for cycle 1 and 76.38 for
cycle 2. We Might draw the conclusion that the pupils are more eager to participate in
the teaching and learning process. The study’s conclusion is that the Wattpad
Application can be Improved. The inspiration for the students’ recount texts for SMAN3
Temanggung.

3. “Improving Students Writing Skill through English Web” research Blog among SMA
Negeri Purwokerto Year X students in the 2010–2011 academic year This study was an
instance of action research engaging 32 students from class X.6 in Two cycles, one
English both the researcher and the teacher as collaborators. Data from This
Quantitative research were done. The findings of this investigation indicate that the Use
of a web blog can help pupils’ writing abilities. Based on the study of both qualitative
and quantitative data. The education kids found The writing to be enjoyable as the
process became more fascinating process. The Average difference between the pre-
test and post-test scores cycle 1 score has a Significant t= -6,428 (p 0.05) value.

Wattpad is the social media platform that allow users to read books and making stories
In the form of novels, fictions, articles, poems and vice versa. For teenagers who are
Non-English speaker, reading Wattpad especially in English is a good begin to discover
Ways to develop knowledge of English. The good thing about Wattpad is it is free,
which Can inspire people to access it. Also, good writers can encourage you to increase
your Knowledge and understanding in English development. Teenage readers who are
Addicted to Wattpad can produce negative impacts. To begin with, according to Mikki
Parker as a former student, it has been proven that You have got access to nearly each
sort of book you prefer and you’ll be able to Perpetually notice new vocabularies and
the structure of sentences in a story, which can Make your knowledge and
understanding wider.Wattpad stories makes it easier for us to Understand how the
English vocabularies and sentences work, because the writers Mostly uses basic
grammar. Parker was mentioned that she is a non-English speaker, That now she can
speak English fluently most because she practices English by reading Wattpad.It can
produce some useful knowledge that in general some textbooks and Schools probably
could not. Even in life, eventhough you can learn from it but by having More knowledge
about it can helps you develop your language that you are studying.

Accordingto the students' perceptions in the previous section, extensive reading on

Wattpad improves students' English skills. It can be inferred from the conative
component that both participants claimed that frequent Wattpad reading unintentionally
helped them improve their English. The researcher next asked both participants if
reading a lot on Wattpad had any unintentional positive effects on their English
language abilities. The participants cite the following notable advantages of extensive
reading on Wattpad for students' English skills:

Improving students' writing skills. Both participants contend that extensive reading on
Wattpad improves students' writing skills by enhancing their knowledge of grammar and
sentence structures. My writing talents were much improved by my extensive reading
on Wattpad. I've learned more about sentence structure as I read more on the site. . I
used to merely be able to understand the meaning of a sentence that I read, but after
using Wattpad for extensive reading for a while, it really helps me to know how to
produce a decent and structurally and grammatically right sentence only because I am
used to reading sentences.
 Participant A was previously limited to understanding a sentence's meaning, but as she
spent more time reading extensively on Wattpad, she grew accustomed to seeing
sentences. She can create sentences that are grammatically and structurally sound
because she has read a lot on Wattpad over time.

"I believe that reading a lot on Wattpad has improved my writing significantly. Before I
found Wattpad, I genuinely didn't enjoy reading because I couldn't afford to buy printed
books in English because they were so costly. After finding Wattpad, I only recently
began reading in English because the majority of the novels are free. First of all, I can
understand what I read, but when I tried to write, I was unable to do so. I was unable to
write because I lacked the skills necessary to construct effective sentences. The
amount of time I spent reading, particularly on Wattpad, though, caused me to become
more accustomed to sentence forms over time.

I Feel as though the information I learn from the exercise simply absorbs and is
Understood by my brain subconsciously. In response to the question of how extensive
Reading on Wattpad improved their writing skills, participant B provided a similar but
More in-depth response. “Now, I feel confident, and I think I can write good sentences.”-
(8B) Participant B said that before learning about the platform, they had trouble Reading
novels printed in English due to financial constraints, therefore Wattpad’s Existence
truly helped them address that issue. They could understand what she was Saying
when she began to read on the platform, but they were unable to write because They
did not know how to construct an effective sentence.

As time went on, they gained more sentence-writing experience and eventually
Developed the ability to construct effective sentences. Participant B asserted that when
They read extensively on Wattpad, they picked up knowledge about phrases without
Even realizing it. The participants’ responses are consistent with (Renandya & Widodo,
2016) who made the case that reading a lot improves students’ writing skills because
They can adapt to the author’s writing style and know how to write properly. The
Participants’ responses are also consistent with (Park, 2016), who claimed that in-depth
Reading might help students’ writing skills, including organization, word use, mechanics,
And content.

Students’ vocabulary was enhanced Both participants acknowledged that reading

Extensively on Wattpad had also improved their command of words. The participants’
Responses to the query about how frequent reading on Wattpad helps their vocabulary
Are listed below. Of sure, reading a lot on Wattpad helps me expand my vocabulary in
English. There are always new words when I read something fresh that I don’t even
Understand the meaning of in Bahasa Indonesia. When I’m reading on Wattpad and
Come across a new term, I don’t immediately open my dictionary to look it up; instead,
I’ll estimate its meaning based on the phrases before and after it and keep reading. I
Typically check to see if I accurately guessed the word’s meaning after reading. Most of
The time, my guesses are accurate, or if they’re not, they’re usually pretty near.
Participant A stated, “I think that’s how my vocabulary increases by performing
Extensive reading on Wattpad.” (9A) Participant A thought their vocabulary improved
After doing substantial reading on Wattpad. Kids noted that because of the platform’s
Activity, they are constantly exposed to new words and do not attempt to look them up
in Dictionaries when reading. Instead, they just infer the meaning of the unfamiliar word
From the sentences that come before and after it. Once students have finished reading,
They look up the word and its definition to make sure their initial estimate was
accurate.They also assert that they generally make the right assumptions. In contrast,
participant B went beyond just asserting that using Wattpad helped them expand their
vocabulary To describe the specific kinds of new words they come across while reading
extensively On Wattpad. “Sure, yeah. It actually helps to have higher vocabulary
proficiency to read On Wattpad, I mean. Every time I read on the site, I learn new terms
and phrases. Additionally, I picked up some of the slang and idioms that the native
speakers Employed in normal speech. Additionally, I learnt how to use poetic and
literary devices.

This study presents students’ positive perceptions towards extensive reading on

Wattpad. The students feel happy doing the activity on the platform with all the features
It provides. There are four notable contributions of extensive reading on Wattpad
thatThe students mentioned. It could help them improve their writing skills, vocabulary
Mastery, speaking skills, as well as listening skills

In the study, three main themes of experiences emerged. The initial The variables that
led the participants to continue reading was one that stood out. Wattpad. These were
their sources of information that helped them from their Relationship with Wattpad. It
was discovered that the individuals, whom the participants frequently come into contact
with those who convinced and suggested that They check out Wattpad for reading.

Additionally, the contestants’ were also motivated to read by a personal passion in

Reading and writing. Wattpad has a variety of stories, making it comparable to a library
Where book lovers would undoubtedly want to stay. Participants with aspirations of
Becoming writers participated on Wattpad to get story-writing inspiration. Boredom,
social media, free costs, and convenience were identified as triggers.Factors as well.
Because Wattpad is an internet reading service, it can be seen.On social media and the
Internet. Boredom experienced by participants anytime they are Without something to
do, they read on Wattpad. Since, the participants did not hesitate to read the stories
from Wattpad because they Are free to access and can be read on tablets and
smartphones. Because they find it convenient to read, they get involved. Given that the
majority of the participants are still in school, they typically provided Responses that
indicated that their classmates were the primary motivation behind their Decision to try
reading on Wattpad. Sheresh, one of the particpant, for that matter, first knew Wattpad
Through this one classmate of hers: “Inintroduce niya [classmate] sa‘kin,Di ko Talaga
yun alam tapos yun, sabi niya, buksan mo tong website na to ta‘s Naano na din ako.
(My classmate introduced Wattpad to me. At first, I really Didn‘t know it. Then she
encouraged me to open Wattpad‘s website. That‘s How it all started.)

Participants were also asked why they chose to read this article.Wattpad. It was
discovered that they continue to read because of the emotional Fulfillment and
intellectual gratification they experience. They merely regard Wattpad as A source of
enjoyment and unwinding. Every time they read, they feel a connection Because they
can identify with the story. In addition, the stories support individual, emotionally by
enhancing their sense of self-worth, providing them with hope and Anticipation, and
allowing them to let go of their sorrow and suffering.

Wattpad has evolved into a tool for some people to lift their spirits. According to Stanton
(2009), one of the reasons people read is to find pleasure. According to him, reading
Tends to satisfy people’s demands for pleasure since it exposes them to stories and the
Sounds of words. Additionally, Rodale Books’ publisher Mary Ann Naples mentioned
that a book is A great route to happiness (as cited in Westbrook, 2014). One of the
participant cited: “Masaya, tapos kapag nung unang Basa ko kasi, parang wala,
naboboring ako. Ta‘s nung parang nag-ano na siya, yung parang nagtagal na, na
parang nakakakilig na, nakakatuwa, Parang na-a-add mo na sa everyday life mo. (It
[Wattpad] makes me happy. Initially, I was bored but as time passed by, when the
stories already make Me blush and happy, little did I know that Wattpad has already
been Becoming a part of my life.)” In addition to providing emotional satisfaction, it was
shown that Wattpad can teach People new things. The participants admitted that they
gain a lot of life lessons from Wattpad that they put to use in their own situations. For
instance, Wattpad improves kids language, inventiveness, and imagination.
Additionally, it educates children to be receptive and provides them with concepts as
Getting ready for the future. In a sense, Wattpad offers answers to their Problems and
persuades them to revise their assumptions. It also acts as a means. Toward
understanding who they are as people. According to Stansberry (2009), reading
Enhances and boosts one’s Both spelling and vocabulary. Reading compels readers to
examine the words they Possibly not heard or seen recently. In this study, Wattpad has
introduced unfamiliar words that were Later on added to the vocabulary knowledge of
the participants.One participant stated: “Dahil sa Wattpad, may natututunan din akong
mga bagong Salita. May mga English words na hindi ko naman talaga alam, na di-ni-
dictionary ko. Ngayon ko nga lang nalaman. Diyan ko nga lang din nalaman yung stroll‘,
yung mga, Drools‘, yung grin‘, yung mga Laging ginagamit ng author. (Because of
Wattpad, I‘ve got to learn new words. Whenever I encounter unfamiliar English words, I
search them in the dictionary. Actually, it‘s on Wattpad that I‘ve got to know the meaning
of some words such as stroll‘, Drools‘, and grin‘. These are the words that are often
used by Wattpad authors.)” Participants’ ongoing involvement on Wattpad results infor
them to become dependent On it. They admitted that the majority of their spending so
much time reading on Wattpad that they forget to eat or take a break from reading,
bathe, disobey their Parents, neglect to study for examinations, and completing
domestic tasks.

The experts can conclude that Wattpad has developed into participants’ and readers’
Lives. It appears that Wattpad is important not only as a means of reading but also as a
Means of entertaining Individuals’ desires and demands in terms of emotion and
cognition.However, Wattpad being a massive online collection of fiction stories, the
lessons it Teaches on the readers demonstrate importance and potential suffering that
applied in Reality.

Brigham Young University researchers discovered that violent behavior can be

Influenced by reading about aggression in literature, conduct that is typically unique to
The particular form of hostility contained in the tale. According to the study, reading a
fictional account of an belligerent behavior is Increased by aggressive behavior,
however this suggests exposure to readers are Psychologically impacted by this type of
reading, changing how they Retort to provoking statements (as cited in Jacobs, 2011).
Some participants encountered such kind of experience: “Minsan,Naiiyamot ka. Pag
nabasa mo yung kwento ta‘s minsan sa mga kaklase ko Naibubunton yung galit ko.
(Sometimes, when I got annoyed by a Wattpad Story, I tend to release my emotions,
the anger I‘m feeling to my Classmates.)”

In conclusion, the researchers discovered that Wattpad has ingrained itself into the life
of the participant-readers. In addition to serving as a platform for reading, Wattpad
seems to be playing a significant role in meeting the participants’ emotional and
cognitive needs and desires. Despite Wattpad being a website with millions of fiction
stories, the lessons it teaches its followers prove to be important and practical.
DATA ANALYSIS

Based on the data, content analysis was initially carried out. Phases of Creswell’s
(2015) phenomenological design analysis in order to assess all of the study’s data and
guard against data loss. A textural description (What happened?) and a structural
description of how the phenomenon occurred were developed after the important points
were determined, and the story of the essence was presented through tables, figures,
and/or discussion. As a result, the data were organized first, the texts were read, side
notes were taken, and preliminary codes were created in the reading process.

In order to avoid bias, the literature was therefore used. The analysis steps mentioned
above were also followed. After the obtained results were attributed to the evidence, the
soundness and persuasiveness of the study were ensured, and the results analyzed
and obtained by the researcher at various times were clearly expressed.

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

The survey and a close-ended questionnaire were presented to the sample, and the

Researchers used various approaches and procedures to separate out individuals who
prefer Filipino when they read Wattpad stories. To avoid hurried responses, the
respondents were given 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. The researchers
completed surveys while moving from room to room and also the respondents’ grades
were obtained by the researchers from each of their individual Filipino teachers. Once
the surveys have been completed after which the results were collated and totaled. The
study and interpretation used these facts as a foundation.

Research Design

The researcher used the quantitative correlational method to be able to collect the
Required data.

When conducting this study, we researchers are generally trying to find an explanation
Of the effect of reading Wattpad to students. However, before we can identify the effect,
we must answer other questions first. We Need to have answers to the “what”, “when”,
“where”, and “who” questions, before we Can identify what research design best suited
in it. This is where correlational research Comes in.

A correlational research design investigates relationships between variables without the

Researcher controlling or manipulating any of them. A correlation reflects the strength
and/or direction of the relationship between two (or More) variables. The direction of a
correlation can be either positive or negative.

Wattpad were also mentioned by the students such as it contributed in unconsciously

¹improving students’ writing skills, ²vocabulary mastery, ³speaking skills, as well as
⁴listening skills. The benefits of extensive reading on Wattpad on students’ English
skills.

According to the students’ perceptions extensive reading on Wattpad unconsciously

Improves their English skills.

1. Improving student’s writing skills.

Both of the participants argue that extensive reading on Wattpad improves their Writing
skills by enhancing their knowledge of grammar and sentence Structures. “Extensive
reading on Wattpad contributed a lot in enhancing my writing skills. The more I read on
the platform, the more I know how a Sentence is formed. I used to only understand the
meaning of a sentence that I Read but after a long time using Wattpad for extensive
reading, it helps me a lot to Know how to write a good and structurally and
grammatically correct sentence Just because I am used to reading sentences.” – (PA)
Participant A stated that After a long time doing extensive reading on Wattpad, their
writing skills Improve. Participant A used to only understand the meaning of a sentence,
but As she spent more time doing extensive reading on Wattpad, she became used To
seeing sentences. Thus, unconsciously, after a long time of doing extensive Reading on
Wattpad, she can write structurally and grammatically correct Sentences.

“I think extensive reading on Wattpad really helps me to improve my Writing skills. I was
not actually a fan of reading before I discovered Wattpad because it was difficult for me
to afford printed books written in English Because they were expensive. I just started
reading in English after I discovered Wattpad because most of the books are free.
Firstly, when I read, I understand The meaning but when I tried to write, I failed to
execute. I couldn’t write Because I didn’t know how to write a good sentence. However,
as time Went by, I became more familiar with sentence structures because of the
Amount of time I spent on reading, especially on Wattpad. I feel like my brain Just
unconsciously comprehends and absorbs the knowledge that I get from the Activity.
Now, I am confident and I think I am able to write good sentences.” – (8B) Participant B
gave a similar but deeper answer regarding how extensive Reading on Wattpad
improved their writing skills. Participant B stated that before Discovering the platform, it
was difficult for them to read books written in English Because of economical reasons,
so the presence of Wattpad really helped them Solve that matter. When she started
reading on the platform, they could Understand the meaning but they were not able to
write because they did not Understand how to form a good sentence. As time passed
by, they became More familiar with sentences and finally able to write good
sentences.Participant B also argued that they unconsciously absorbed knowledge
related to sentences when doing extensive reading on Wattpad. The answers given by
The participants are in line with (Renandya & Widodo, 2016) who argued that Extensive
reading helps students improve their writing skill for students to adapt To the author’s
writing style and know how to write correctly. The answers given By the participants are
also in line with (Park, 2016) who stated that extensive Reading could contribute in
improving the students’ writing sub-skill such as Content, organization, vocabulary
language use, and mechanics.

2.Improving students’ vocabulary.

Both the participants admitted that extensive Reading on Wattpad also helped them
improve their vocabulary mastery. The Following are how the participants answered the
question regarding how Extensive reading on Wattpad improves their vocabulary. “Of
course, extensive reading on Wattpad helps me enrich my English Vocabulary. When I
read something new, there are always new words of which I Don’t even know the
meaning in Bahasa Indonesia. When I find an unfamiliar Word while reading on
Wattpad, I don’t instantly open my dictionary to find The meaning, I’ll just guess their
meaning based on the previous and Following sentences and continue reading. After I
finish reading, I usually Check whether I guess the meaning of the word correctly or not.
Most of the time,I could guess correctly or if it is not, it’s always close to the correct
meaning. I Think that’s how my vocabulary improves by doing extensive reading on
Wattpad.” (9A)

Participant A believed that extensive reading on Wattpad improved their vocabulary

Mastery. They explained that the activity on the platform, they are always introduced to
New words which they do not try to look up the dictionary to find the meaning while
Reading. Instead, they just guess the meaning of the unfamiliar word based on the
Previous and following sentences. After finishing reading, they search the word as well
As its meaning to make sure that their guess is correct. They also claim that most of
The time, they make correct guesses. Meanwhile, participant B, apart from Arguing that
Wattpad enhanced their vocabulary, they further explained what types of New
vocabulary that they find while reading extensively on Wattpad.

“Yeah, sure. Wattpad… I mean reading on Wattpad really helps to have better
vocabulary Mastery. There are always new words and phrases every time I read on the
Platform. I also learned slang and idioms that the native speakers used to talk about in
daily conversation. I also learned figures of speech in poetries and poems.” (9B)
Participant B claimed that they not only learned new words while doing extensive
Reading on Wattpad, but also learned phrases like slangs and idioms used by native
Speakers in daily conversation, as well as figures of speech in poetries and poems. As
In extensive reading, the use of dictionary is restricted, the researcher further
Questioned participant B how they learned the meanings of all the new words and
Phrases that they have found and here is what they answered; “I don’t necessarily use
a dictionary because it will ruin the fun of reading itself, Especially when I am in the
most interesting part of the book. I think it does not bother Me when I don’t understand a
word or two. I will just continue reading. When I Finish, I usually will look it up on google
and be like ‘oh okay, now I know what this Means. What a new knowledge’.” 9B Similar
to participant A, Participant B also avoids The use of a dictionary when reading
extensively on Wattpad. Participant B argued That the use of a dictionary might ruin the
fun of doing extensive reading on the Platform. Unlike participant A, participant B does
not try to guess the meaning of the New words that they find. They will leave the
unfamiliar words and continue reading. They will search the internet to help them find
the meanings of the words after they Finish reading. From the participants’ answers, it
can be concluded that they have Done extensive reading on the platform under the
principles proposed by The Extensive Reading Foundation’s Guide to Extensive
Reading (2011) in (Uden, 2013) That explained when students read extensively, they
read quickly, enjoyably, have Adequate comprehension, so they do not necessarily use
a dictionary. These Responses shown by the participants are also in line with (McLean
& Rouault, 2017) Who found that extensive reading could construct reading fluency,
improve Vocabulary knowledge, increase students’ motivation to read, and help to
sharpen the Use of reading strategy. Participants’ answers are also relevant with the
study Conducted by Sanubari (2018) which found out that extensive online reading can
Improve students’ vocabulary mastery

3.Improving students’ speaking skills.

Both participants also admitted that Extensive reading on Wattpad gave a contribution
in improving their speaking Skills. The following are how the participants answered the
question Regarding how extensive reading on Wattpad improves their speaking skills.
“Yeah, I think extensive reading on Wattpad also helped me improve my Speaking skills
in speaking. The more I read on the platform, the more I become Familiar with words,
phrases, sentence structures and other stuff. It helps me Easier to think in English and
produce spoken and written sentences in English Too. I practice speaking with my
peers.” (10A) “Obviously, extensive reading on Wattpad contributes to my speaking
skills. As my understanding of Grammar improves as well as my vocabulary mastery, it
is easier for me to Speak English. However, the activity on the platform does not give
Significant contribution to my pronunciation because I am used to seeing Written forms
of sentences, sometimes I have no idea how a word is Pronounced and I normally don’t
really care about it until somebody corrects me. I practice speaking by having a
conversation with myself.” (10B

Both participants claimed that extensive reading on Wattpad improves their grammar
Knowledge as well as vocabulary mastery, it also improves their speaking skills.
Participant A claimed that the activity on the platform helped them improve their skill to
Think and produced spoken and written sentences in English. Participant B answered
Similarly, however, they also stated that the activity on the platform does not
Significantly improve their pronunciation because they are used to seeing written Forms
of sentences. Sometimes, when doing extensive reading on Wattpad, they do Not
understand how a word is pronounced, which they do not concern much until They are
corrected by somebody. Overall, these answers of the participants are in line With a
previous study conducted by (Jain, 2013) who argued that by practicing and Performing
the words, students can improve their speaking skill.

4. Improving students’ listening skills.

Both participants also claimed that their listening skills improved from doing Extensive
reading on Wattpad. “Yeah, I think extensive reading on Wattpad also improves my
listening skills Unconsciously. Since I started reading on the platform, I have become
more aware Of how native speakers talk to each other from the dialogues that I read. As
I mentioned Previously, reading on Wattpad also developed my vocabulary mastery that
I am now Familiar with words and how they are pronounced. When I practice listening
by Listening to a podcast or something, I can listen to it with closed eyes, not struggling
to Read the subtitles, just because I mostly understand what the speaker is saying.”
(11A)

Participant A believed that since they started doing extensive reading on Wattpad, they
Became more aware of how the language style used by native speakers to talk to Each
other through the dialogues that she has read. Participant A further explained That as
their vocabulary mastery developed and she has become familiar with words And how
they are pronounced, it makes her easier to practice listening as she generally
Understands what the speaker is saying.

“I think extensive reading on Wattpad Helped me improve my listening skills, but not
very significantly. It’s because I Read written words rather than listen to spoken words,
sometimes I do not understand how to pronounce a word correctly. I mean sometimes
I’m very familiar with a word but I don’t really know its correct pronunciation. When a
native speaker says that word in a Movie or something, it takes me a while to realize
‘Oh, it’s that word?’ Do you know What I mean?” – (11B)

Meanwhile, participant B argued that extensive reading on Wattpad helped them

Improve their listening skills, but not very significantly. They argued it is because their
activity is reading rather than listening. There are times when they are familiar with a
Word but do not know the actual pronunciation, so when a native speaker says that
Word, it will take a while for the participant to realize that they have actually known the
Word before. However, both of the participants agree that extensive reading on Wattpad
Gives contributions to their listening skills which is in line with (Renandya & Widodo,
2016) that stated that extensive reading has a positive effect on Listening fluency and
vocabulary development. Both the participants admitted that Extensive reading on
Wattpad also helped them improve their vocabulary mastery.

The following are how the participants answered the question regarding how Extensive
reading on Wattpad improves their vocabulary. Participant A revealed that They do not
really like reading non-fictions because they are more interested in Fiction such as
romantic-comedies, detectives, and mysteries. Meanwhile participant B Is also more
into the fiction genre even though their most favorites are romance and Fantasy.
Participants B also read fan fictions on Wattpad. The participants’ answers in This
matter is in line with the previous study conducted by (Ferrer & Staley, 2016) And (Day
& Bamford, 2000) in where they argued that it does not matter what type of Book the
students are reading, as long as they enjoy it, it means that they have Already executing
their extensive reading practices.

Respondents

The individuals were chosen based on their easy accessibility and close vicinity to the
Researchers, according to the convenience sample technique, which the researchers
used. 50 Students from Paradise Embac National High School made up the target
respondents.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
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respondents in order to gather information. These tests have an interview-style
approach and either written or oral questions. Online, over the phone, on paper, or in
person, questionnaires can be qualitative or quantitative and don't always need to be
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Open or closed questions can be found in questionnaires, and occasionally both types
of questions are included. Responses to open-ended questions can be as detailed or as
general as the respondent chooses. Respondents have a selection of predefined
answers to pick from while answering closed questions.

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