CORRELATION OF THE LEVEL OF CELLULAR PHONE USAGE TO THE

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

OVERVIEW:
Students today are always glued to their phones as society has evolved and advanced to a
modern state. It seems as though their phones are the center of everything. The use and
reliance on mobile devices has an impact on senior high school students' interpersonal abilities.
This study will shed light on the important connection between senior high school students' cell
phone use and their social abilities.

KEY CONCEPT:
Cellular phone usage describes how often and how long a person uses a mobile phone for
different tasks including making calls, sending texts, utilising social media, playing games,
surfing the internet, and so on.
The term "interpersonal skills" refers to a person's capacity for effective interpersonal
interaction. This encompasses abilities like leadership, active listening, empathy, and conflict
resolution.
The purpose of the study is to determine whether senior high school students' use of cell
phones and their ability to form interpersonal relationships are related. The research may entail
gathering information on the amount of time students spend using their phones and evaluating
their social skills through interviews, questionnaires, or observation. The results may be used to
determine the impacts of excessive mobile phone use on teens' interpersonal skill development.

RESEARCH GAP:
There is currently a study vacuum in examining the relationship between the degree of
cellular phone usage and the interpersonal skills of senior high school students, despite
the rising concern over the effect of cellular phone usage on young people's
interpersonal abilities. Few research have directly examined the connection between
phone usage and interpersonal skills in senior high school students, while some have
looked at the effect of phone use on social skills.

Moreover, research on the subject has shown contradictory results, with some studies
revealing a negative association between phone use and social skills while others claim
no discernible correlation.These differences might be brought on by variations in study
techniques, sample sizes, and social skill and phone usage measurement techniques.

Further empirical study, utilising rigors research techniques and metrics, is thus
required to examine the relationship between senior high school students' interpersonal
skills and their use of cell phones. There is a need for this research gap to be filled
because it can offer understandings of how excessive phone use can affect young
people's interpersonal skill development, which can be helpful for parents, educators,
and policymakers in creating efficient interventions to support students in balancing
their phone use and enhancing their interpersonal skills.
CORRELATION OF THE LEVEL OF CELLULAR PHONE USAGE TO THE
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
RRL THEORIES :,

Liu, H., Xu, L., & Wang, M. (2020). The impact of mobile phone use on adolescent social
skills: A literature review. Children and Youth Services Review, 114, 105026. doi:
10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105026
This literature review analyzed 26 studies on the impact of mobile phone use on
adolescent social skills. The findings suggest that excessive mobile phone use may
have a negative impact on communication skills, empathy, and social interactions
among adolescents.

Salehan, M., & Negahban, A. (2013). Social networking on smartphones: When mobile
phones become addictive. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(6), 2632-2639. doi:
10.1016/j.chb.2013.07.003
This study examined the addictive nature of social networking on smartphones and its
impact on social interactions. The findings suggest that excessive use of smartphones for
social networking can lead to social isolation and reduced face-to-face communication,
which could hinder the development of interpersonal skills.

RRL INPUTS
Studies on the negative impact of excessive cell phone use on social skills and
interpersonal relationships: Balakrishnan et al. (2021), Chen et al. (2020), Koo and Kim
(2017), and Lee and Sung (2018).

Studies on the relationship between cell phone use and mental health among high school
students: Elhai et al. (2018), Lepp et al. (2015), and Twenge et al. (2018).

Studies on the impact of cell phone use on academic performance: Junco and Cotten
(2012), and Kirschner and Karpinski (2010).

Studies on the impact of parental monitoring on cell phone use: Anderson and Jiang (2018),
and Lenhart et al. (2010).

Studies on the cultural differences in cell phone use: Cho and Cheon (2018), and Park et al.
(2014).
CORRELATION OF THE LEVEL OF CELLULAR PHONE USAGE TO THE
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
RESEARCH AIM
The aim of this research is to investigate the correlation between the level of cellular phone
usage and the interpersonal skills of senior high school students. The study will seek to
determine whether there is a relationship between excessive cell phone usage and a
decline in social skills, communication skills, and interpersonal relationships among high
school students. The research will also aim to identify the specific types of cell phone use
that may have a negative impact on social skills and interpersonal relationships. Ultimately,
the goal of the research is to provide insights into the potential negative effects of cell phone
use on the social and emotional development of high school students, and to inform policies
and interventions aimed at promoting healthy cell phone use and improving interpersonal
skills among this population.