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This study investigates the impact of smartphone addiction on high school students' academic performance, highlighting how excessive use can disrupt focus, sleep, and cognitive abilities. It aims to identify the underlying factors contributing to this addiction and propose interventions to promote responsible usage. The research emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue to enhance educational outcomes and overall student well-being.

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Formulating a Research Problem

This study investigates the impact of smartphone addiction on high school students' academic performance, highlighting how excessive use can disrupt focus, sleep, and cognitive abilities. It aims to identify the underlying factors contributing to this addiction and propose interventions to promote responsible usage. The research emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue to enhance educational outcomes and overall student well-being.

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Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education


REPUBLIC COLLEGES OF GUINOBATAN, INC.
G. Alban Street, Iraya, Guinobatan, Albay
E-mail Address: republiccolleges@yahoo.com
CP No.:0946-419-3153

The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on


High school Students' Academic
Performance

Prepared by:
JINKY P. AYDALLA
jinkypaydalla@gmail.com
July 25, 2023
Title: The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on High school Students'

Academic Performance

Introduction: Smartphone use has completely changed how individuals obtain

information and communicate. Numerous functions and applications that

smartphones provide have becoming increasingly important in daily life.

Thoughts have been expressed concerning potential detrimental effects as a

result of this increased reliance on cellphones, specifically with regard to how it

may affect high school students' academic performance. With the goal of

comprehending the underlying mechanisms causing this phenomena and

outlining viable remedies to lessen its negative impacts, the study's goal is to

research the connection between smartphone addiction and academic

performance.

Why is it a Problem: The use of smartphones can interfere in several ways with

students' academic goals. Constant notifications, social media, video games, and

other engrossing software can impair focus, promote procrastination, and shorten

the amount of time spent studying. Additionally, excessive smartphone use can

harm children' sleep cycles, their cognitive ability, and overall academic

effectiveness. In light of the important role education plays in determining future

prospects, finding a solution to this issue is essential to ensuring that students

realize their full potential and strike a good balance between their digital lives and

academic responsibilities.
How it Should be Solved: To address this problem, comprehensive research is

required to investigate the factors contributing to smartphone addiction among

high school students and its impact on academic performance. Based on the

findings, targeted interventions and educational programs can be designed to

raise awareness about healthy smartphone usage, promote digital wellness, and

equip students with strategies to manage their smartphone usage more

effectively.

Why it Should be Solved: Solving the issue of smartphone addiction among

high school students is essential for several reasons. First, it directly affects

students' academic performance, leading to potential long-term consequences on

their career prospects and personal growth. Second, it impacts the overall quality

of education, as distracted and underperforming students may hinder the

classroom learning environment. Third, understanding the root causes of

smartphone addiction and its effects will contribute to a broader understanding of

the influence of digital technology on human behavior and well-being.

Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship

between smartphone addiction and academic performance among high school

students. By analyzing the factors contributing to smartphone addiction and its

effects on academic outcomes, this research aims to provide valuable insights to

educational institutions, policymakers, and students themselves on the

significance of responsible smartphone usage.


Background of the Study: The prevalence of smartphone addiction and its

detrimental impacts on numerous facets of people's lives have been addressed

in prior studies. However, no study has directly examined the relationship

between high school students' smartphone addiction and academic success.

This study aims to fill up this knowledge gap and advance our knowledge of the

relationships between smartphone usage habits and academic performance in

higher education.

Theories that can be anchored in the study:Theory 1: Cognitive Impairment

Theory Definition: The Cognitive Impairment Theory suggests that excessive

smartphone addiction negatively impacts high school students' academic

performance by disrupting their cognitive abilities. Students may struggle to

concentrate during lectures, retain essential course material, and perform poorly

in exams or assignments, ultimately leading to lower academic achievement.

Theory 2: Sleep Disruption Theory Definition: The Sleep Disruption Theory posits

that smartphone addiction among high school students can lead to sleep

disturbances, resulting in compromised academic performance. Sleep

deprivation negatively impacts cognitive functioning, attention span, and memory

consolidation, making it difficult for students to focus during classes, retain

information, and perform well in their academic tasks.

Theory 3: Social Isolation Theory Definition: The Social Isolation Theory suggests

that smartphone addiction can contribute to increased social isolation among

high school students, leading to adverse effects on their academic performance.


Conceptual Framework:

Statement of the Problem: This research seeks to investigate the impact of

smartphone addiction on the academic performance of high school students and

identify the underlying factors contributing to this relationship.The problem under

investigation is the potential detrimental impact of smartphone addiction on the

academic performance of high school students. As smartphones become more

deeply ingrained in the lives of students, concerns arise about how excessive

smartphone use may interfere with their ability to focus on academic tasks,

leading to lower grades and reduced overall academic achievement

Research Hypotheses:

1. There is a negative correlation between smartphone addiction and

academic performance among high school students.

2. Sleep patterns and study habits mediate the relationship between

smartphone addiction and academic performance.


3. An educational intervention promoting responsible smartphone usage will

lead to improved academic outcomes among high school students.

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