ABSTRACT

The use of smartphones, or any other electronic device that is advantageous to

every student's life, has been a huge aid in their educational path. It is trendy across
generations, with most students using technology, and smartphones being the most
often used electronic device. However, the use of smartphones may have negative
effects on students' sleep habits, potentially leading to poor academic performance and
health issues. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the use of
smartphones and sleep patterns among BEED 2 students in the Department of General
Teacher Training of North Eastern Mindanao State University-Tagbina Campus. The
study utilized a quantitative research design that focuses on descriptive methods to
determine the comparison of the students’ sleep patterns who are determined as
excessive users and minimal users. To gather important information from respondents,
the researchers applied self-completion questionnaire tool and used quantitative data
analysis methodologies such as mean and standard deviation. Based on the results, in
table 1.1 (Influence of smartphone usage on sleep patterns), the findings underscore a
prevalent perception among respondents that excessive smartphone usage before
bedtime negatively affects various facets of sleep quality and subsequent daily
functioning. Moreover, strategies like minimizing usage and setting time limits are
perceived as effective in mitigating these adverse effects, albeit with some variability in
participant opinions, especially regarding the efficacy of setting specific time limits. In
table 1.2 (minimal users), the data underscores a prevalent belief among respondents
that limiting smartphone usage, particularly in the evening, is associated with improved
sleep patterns and quality. The consistency in high mean scores across statements
reinforces the perceived link between smartphone habits and sleep, highlighting a
potential area for interventions aimed at optimizing sleep hygiene through mindful
smartphone usage. Lastly, in table 1.3 (excessive users), respondents generally agreed
with using their smartphones frequently, for extended periods, and even late at night.
However, statements related to excessive usage causing sleep disruptions or
smartphone usage throughout the entire day received more varied responses, leaning
toward neutrality. The higher standard deviations in the latter statements suggest a
wider range of opinions among respondents regarding these particular usage patterns.