Republic of the Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Don Fabian St. Commonwealth Quezon City
Senior High School

Dear Parents,
We the Gas 12-1 Students from Polytechnic University of the Philippines is currently
conducting a research study on "The Level of Understanding of Parents on Thinking,
Feeling and Action Among Their Senior High School Children Facebook Users". The
study aims to know your actions and considerations towards your senior high school children
on using Facebook. Please, answer it honestly and confidently.
We assure you that all information and data gathered in this survey will remain
confidential. Thank you!
Very yours truly,
The Researchers

General Directions: Please answer the question honestly and to the best of your knowledge. Fill in the blanks
and check the box that corresponds to the most applicable to you.
PART ONE: Information about the Respondent
A. Name (optional): ____________________________________
B. Age:
 34 years old and below  50-54 years old
 35-39 years old  55-59 years old
 40-44 years old  60-64 years old
 45-49 years old  65 years old and above
C. Parent:
 Mother
 Father
D. Educational Background:
 College Graduate
 Vocational Course Graduate
 College Undergraduate
 High School Graduate
 Elementary Graduate
 Elementary Undergraduate

E. Average Monthly Income

 Below ₱ 3,000
 ₱ 3,001 to ₱ 5,000
 ₱ 5,001 to ₱10,000
 ₱ 10,001 to ₱15,000
 ₱ 15,001 to ₱20,000
 ₱ 20,001 and above
 F. Occupation:_________________________________
PART TWO: The Actions and Considerations of Parents on Their Children Who Are
Using Facebook
Direction: Kindly, check (/) the box that corresponds to your answer.
5 – Definitely Agree 3 – Might Consider 1 – Definitely not consider
4 – Agree 2 – Do not consider

5 3 2 1
4 definitely
1.1 Positive Effects Definitely
Agree
Might Do not
not
Agree Consider consider consider
1. I know how bad my child/ children feel when we
had a family conflict.
2. It is important for me to have time to talk to my
child/children.
3. I am aware that repeated family conflicts can
increase the child’s proportion of negative emotions.
4. I know that willingness to discuss my emotions with
my child/ children can increase their level of
understanding towards other’s emotions.
5. I interact with my child on Facebook.
6. I am aware that using facebook may impact self-
esteem on my children.
7. I believe that I should give my children tech breaks.
8. I know that facebook can improve my children's way
to socialize.
9. I believe that communication among my children is
central to good parenting.
10. Facebook can improve my children's moods.

5 3 2 1
4 Definitely
1.2 Negative Effects Definitely
Agree
Might Do not
not
Agree Consider consider consider
1. I do completely know what kind of peer/ group my
child has.
2. My children does not always talk to me about their
facebook activities.
3. I agree that parental conflict behavior can serve as
models to guide my child/ children development of
social behavior.
4. I am aware that my child/ children post about their
problems on facebook.
5. I am aware that overusing facebook is not good for
my child/children.
6. I know that strong facebook presence may display
psychological disorders, such as anti-social
behaviors.
7. I agree that Facebook can distract and cause lower
grades to my children.
8. I know that overusing of facebook can cause my
children higher absenteeism from school.
9. I am aware that often checking facebook can cause
lower rates of reading retention.
PART THREE: Level of Understanding of Parents on Using Facebook Towards Their
Children
Direction: Kindly, check (/) the box that corresponds to your answer.
5 – Strongly Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 1 – Strongly Disagree
4 – Agree 2 – Disagree
5 4 3 2 1
2.1 Thinking Strongly
Agree
Somewhat
Disagree
Strongly
Agree Agree Disagree
1. I know how much time my child/ children spend
on facebook.
2. I know the minimal age for opening a facebook.
3. I know that facebook help my child/children to
make new friends.
4. I am aware that facebook may have a dangerous
effect for my child/ children.
5. I think I want my children to reduce their
facebook activity.
6. I am one of the parents who oppose in using
facebook.
7. I am aware that facebook may harm my child/
children to develop their interests.
8. I want educational authorities to help and guide
my child/ children about facebook.
9. I understand and I know what facebook is.
10. I am familiar with facebook and I understand my
child/ children activities on it.

5 4 3 2 1
2.2 Feelings Strongly
Agree
Somewhat
Disagree
Strongly
Agree Agree Disagree
1. I feel I have difficulty in understanding my
children in using facebok because, I didn’t grow
up in the digital age.
2. I feel that I have enough knowledge on using
facebook.
3. I feel positive when I see my child/children post
in social media.
4. I feel upset if I see my child/children being
bullied online.
5. I feel happy when my child and I became friend on
facebook.
6. I feel comfortable about the information posted by
my children on facebook.
7. I feel sensitive about the content that is posted
about my children.
8. Whenever I feel uncomfortable, I ask my child to
remove the post that are has offending content.
9. I feel more concern about the risk that my child
might meet in contacting strangers online.
10. I am concern about how my child use facebook.

Legend:
5 – Strongly Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 1 – Strongly Disagree
 4 – Agree 2 – Disagree
5 4 3 2 1
2.3 Actions Strongly
Agree
Somewhat
Disagree
Strongly
Agree Agree Disagree
1. I used to limit my child/children time on
facebook.
2. It is important for me to follow my
child/children activity.
3. I communicate with my child/children on
facebook.
4. I help my child/children in gaining more friends
using friends.
5. I often get guidance on facebook from
professionals.
6. I make sure to know the contents that my
children are expose to on Facebook.
7. I know exactly what their children do on
Facebook.
8. I prevent my children from registering their
Facebook accounts without my permission.
9. I know how much time my children spending
on Facebook.
10. I know exactly with whom my children
communicate with.
11. I let my children use Facebook only if they
reveal their account password.
12. I know whether my children expose to
harassment or insult on Facebook.
13. I used to limiting my children's time on using
Facebook.
14. I talk with my children about the proper usage
of internet and cellphone.
15. I talk with my children about ways to behave
toward other people online or on the phone.
16. I talk with my children about what kinds of
things should and should not be shared online.
17. I check to see what information was available
online about my child.
18. I add as my children on social media.
19. I talk with my children about he or she does on
the internet.
20. I check their social network site profile.

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Parent’s Initial