A RESEARCH PAPER ENTITLED

EFFECTS OF MOBILE GAMING TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

GRADE 12 STEM & HUMSS STUDENTS OF SYSTEMS PLUS COMPUTER
COLLEGE S.Y. 2021-2022

In partial fulfillment of the course Practical Research 2

Presented to:

Mr. Jaspher Tapiz

Presented by:

Gutierrez, Lovely Marjorie

Pahuwayan, Charisse Jasmine

Pereda, Ana Marie

Balayo, Justine Kyle

Danao. Edwin Adrian

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, we would like to thank all those people who helped and supported us
through writing this research paper.

To our classmates and peers who properly answered our survey questions.

To our parents for allowing us to finish this research and providing us financially.

To our teacher, Mr. Tapiz, for giving us knowledge, guidance and answering our
concerns.

And of course, to our Almighty God, for the spiritual guidance, for the wisdom and
constant flow of ideas which help us finish this research paper, for giving us patience
and encouragement for the success of this research paper. Thank you.

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 ABSTRACT

The usage of mobile gaming apps in the scale of teenagers nowadays have a

massive impact to our society. This provides entertainment to every age and gender

depending on the games they are playing. However, playing mobile games can have

effects to the players regarding their behaviors, health, and so much more.

Like many other factors, Mobile gaming of students is one of the factors that

affects the academic performance of students. However, the researchers conduct

this

study to know the effects that mobile gaming to the students, especially to their

academic performance in Systems Plus Computer College. The researchers also

seek

the quantity of students that plays and are being affected by this topic.

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 CHAPTER 1:
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION

Mobile phones are one of the digital

revolutions that we are all familiar with. Although, the first mobile phones were not

really mobile phones at all since they were a two-way radio that allowed people,
such

as emergency services, communicate. The first digital mobile phone that was
created

was the “Motorola International 3200” on April 3 rd of the year 1973.

Since one of the offers of digital mobile phones is

entertainment, mobile games were introduced as an entertainment part in mobile

phones. Games before are quite easy like Tetris and Snake games. Many years
after,

multiple mobile games have been invented and developed that are more
complicated

as mobile phones and technology evolved. Some examples of mobile games that
are

popular nowadays are Mobile Legends, Call of Duty, and League of Legends.

Even the researchers are one of the many players of this mobile games.
These

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mobile games are popular among the teens of generation Z. Most of the students in

Systems Plus Computer College are either players themselves or familiar with these

types of games. As researchers, we aim to know how many students are playing

mobile games and what is the ratio of students who are players, familiar, or do not

play games at all.

According to Villareal, J., (2020), there are positive effects brought by mobile

gaming. It helps to relax the mind and lifts moods. Since most students are stressed

with school works, some relieves their stress by playing mobile games. Some games

also help to sharpen brains by thinking of strategies and increases problem solving.

Lastly, he also said that mobile gaming brings people together. Playing games help

people to bond and to be social with different interactions through games.

According to “The Negative Effects of Mobile Gaming” of Davis, C., (2017),

there are numerous of negative effects by playing mobile games such as Dangerous

Distractions, Loss of Productivity, Sleep problems, and so much more. These effects

are alarming and may continue to affect more people as time goes by. The

researchers, who are also players of these popular mobile games, have experienced

some of the effects mentioned.

By the sources and facts that are stated above, the researchers are more

intrigued on what are the possible effects the students of SPCC

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experience. The researchers will seek on how does these effects, affect their

academic performance in Systems Plus Computer College.

This is mainly for the purpose of students who are academically being affected

by mobile gaming to be aware of these effects and know the preventative measures

to do to discipline themselves and help them achieve their academic excellence.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to determine the effects of mobile gaming to the academic

performance of STEM & HUMSS students of System Plus Computer College

More specifically, this study aims to answer the following:

1. Why are they playing mobile games?

2. How does mobile gaming affect the academic performance of students?

3. What are the effects of mobile gaming to the academic performance of students?

4. How many hours do students play mobile games at home and at school?

5. How many students are affected by mobile gaming in Systems Plus Computer

College?

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study will be undertaken to find out the effects of mobile gaming to the

academic performance of the students in Systems Plus Computer College. It is also

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to measure the effectiveness of these effects, and to know the number of students

who are being affected. The society will mostly benefit in this research.

The results of the study will benefit to the following:

STUDENTS. Through the help of this research, students will know the negative

effects cause by mobile gaming. This will also give them realization that social media

brings more negative effects than good ones. At the end of this study, students will

have the knowledge that mobile gaming have been a major problem to the academic

performance of the students.

TEACHERS. The given data would give teachers understanding unto why their

student may have low academic performance. This will help the teachers to guide
and

remind their students about keeping the use mobile gaming and their studies

balanced.

PARENTS. Like the teachers, the parent too will understand why their children

may have low marks because of the negative effects brought by mobile gaming.

This will help them to formulate preventive measures to help their children from

the negative effects of mobile gaming. The finding of the study will also help them to

understand the actions of their children.

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 RESEARCHERS. Through this study, the researchers will have the knowledge

on how mobile gaming negatively affects the academic performance of students that

may also be applicable to them and will also understand their behaviors.

FUTURE RESEARCHERS. By the given data and information of this study,

this will help them to make their research easier. This study also gives them more

ideas for their own research.

THE SCHOOL. Through this research, the school will benefit in this study by
knowing what are the effects of mobile gaming. Through the knowledge of knowing

positive and negative effects and the measurement of this effectiveness, they can

perform measures to secure the academic excellence of students and to think of

better

strategies for the students

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

This study will be conducted in Systems Plus Computer College in Caloocan

City,

Philippines. The Grade 12 students of STEM & HUMSS department are the target

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audience and 500 respondents for the survey from 3 sections of STEM and 4
sections

of HUMSS will be the participants for this research which is entitled, “EFFECTS OF

MOBILE GAMING TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 12 STEM &

HUMSS STUDENTS OF SYSTEMS PLUS COMPUTER COLLEGE” which will help

determining the description of the variables of this research, mobile gaming as the

independent variable while academic performance is the dependent variable. This

research will be a short-term assessment that can help others short-assessment

study

or a long-term assessment study in the future as well.

CHAPTER 2:
REVIEWS OF RELATED LITERATURE & STUDIES

FOREIGN STUDIES

People, particularly students, are affected by both positive and harmful

aspects

of online games. Most individuals today associate online games with poor academic

performance. Various research has produced various outcomes over the years.
Some

of them claim to be connected, while others claim they are not.

According to Anderson and Dill, (2000), there is a negative association

between

the two. Thus, there is no correlation between a player's number of hours played

and their academic grades.

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 According to Marcus Palaus, the first author of the review that mention the

"games have sometimes been praised or demonized often without real data backing

up those claims. The parents letting their children play games freely which there is
no

doubt, in a serious problem. There may be an effect to the child's brain when they
still

play games in mobile apps.

Another research that is according to Hitch and Duncan (2005), students will

sometimes defend their games by claiming that they are learning something from

them. A report published by EDUCAUSE supports these students' claims,

recommending that staff learn and understand these games in order to assist
students.

FOREIGN LITERATURE

This generation is more inclined to digital objects and most are more
interested

in mobile games rather physical or cultural games how children back in the day do.

Even without research, you will easily be familiar with the effects of these modern

games through observing and analyzing this generation’s behavior.

According to Zainab Saed, “5 Adverse Effects of Mobile Games on Child’s

Brain”, Apps, News. Most games contain violent stuff that influences a child’s brain
to

be violent or be aggressive with such thoughts in mind. Studies have also shown that

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mobile games destroy the attention span of students, leading them to have poorer

academic performance. In addition, it was also found that student’s concentration is

affected by mobile games. It says that it increases ability for short bursts
concentration

but damages the long-term concentration. It can also lead to intense symptoms of

Inattentive ADHD or learning and attention disorder. And also, they can be short-

tempered and impulsive

Another article that is written by Chris Davis-Falco (2017), “The Negative

effects of Mobile Games” says that as the platform of mobile games becomes more

popular, researchers noticed the possible conflicts and harmful behaviors. Some of

these are such as Dangerous distractions where a player is performing an important

activity such as driving. A player may be tempted to check notifications from a game

leading them to lose focus at driving which is a risky situation. Another effect is
losing

productivity wherein a player chooses to play a game instead of working on

something
important such as their academic studies or work. Mobile games can also lead to
sleep

deprivation that affects the health of children and their academic performance.

There are negative effects of mobile gaming to children however there is also

positives effects that benefit the children. According to The CSR Journal (2021), “5

Effects of Mobile Gaming You Probably Didn’t Know”, playing mobile games affects

your mental health positively. You improve your cognitive skills by thinking of smart

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solutions or strategies to a challenge or game. It keeps your mind busy and fight

depression. Instead of overthinking and stressing out, relieve your stress through

gaming and forget about your problem once in a while to let your mental health rest.

LOCAL STUDIES

Playing mobile games are popular among Filipino children nowadays. Most

children, specifically teens, have a mobile gaming app and plays mobile games.

Studies regarding students mobile gaming occurs, as researchers want to know the

relation and its effect to the academic performance of the students

According to Dumrique and Castillo (2017), “Online Gaming: Impact on the

Academic Performance and Social Behavior of Students in Polytechnic University of

the Philippines Laboratory High School”, Study reveals that boys are inclined to

these games compared to girls. It states that even they play mobile games, they

socialize well and excel in their academic performance. However, it’s impossible to

not play even a half an hour to a game they’re interested in. Thus, it is a matter of

discipline.

Another study states the effect of mobile gaming to academic performance is

written by Rommel L. Verecio (2018), “Online Gaming Addiction among BSIT

Students

of Leyte Normal University Philippines its Implication towards Academic

Performance”. The study says that parents frowned despite the positive effects of

mobile games because of the potential of overuse of this technology which leads to

addiction by students. Study shows that 29.61% of students expressed that they

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experience adverse effects of playing mobile games such as they cannot focus on

their academic studies.

According to Garcia, Jarabe, and Paragas (2018), “Negative Effects of Online

Games on Academic Performance”, Pangasinan State University, the paper shows

that students admit that their academic performance was affected by online gaming.

They stated that the adverse effects might not be severe, these effects were still had

to be addressed. The potential of the negative effects to their academics may still

increase or worsen when it is not held with preventions and interventions.

LOCAL LITERATURE

According to Magna Kultura (2012), ―Filipino children nowadays spend their

childhood playtime on Internet cafes or with their handheld game consoles rather
than

socializing with other children playing the normal street games that for years could
be

a culture and a norm for a typical Filipino child. during this generation, mobile

applications are more useful and convenient to use instead of old things utilized by
the

old generations. rather like the calculator, clock, and camera etc. many developers

create a mobile application about this stuff to create life easier or to possess
complete

things in one mobile gadget information. Mobile applications are easier to than the

standard Filipino games. Traditional Filipino games are played manually within the

streets. And mobile games are intended to for cellphones, for instance cellphones.

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 According to an article by Ma. Cristina Arayata (2021), “Is Mobile Gaming
Good

or Bad?”, Philippine News Agency, the writer interviewed some citizens. Glenda,
mom

of two, stated that both of her children are fond of playing every day except at
school.

She also says that she appreciates the creativity benefit that her children acquire

through gaming. They also finish their sleep and school works first and obey to do

household chores as their mother says. Thus, being considered as responsible

players. It is also stated in the article that there is also monetary benefit in mobile

gaming such as streaming or joining and winning tournaments. In addition, Pinggolio

says that there is nothing wrong with playing mobile games as long as you manage

your time right but if it affects the different aspects of life such as self-care, school or

works, and even with the connection between they player and their loved ones, then

it has become problematic.

REFERENCES

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