Chapter 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets the data gathered from the
questionnaires distributed to the respondents. This chapter also contains the presentation of data
in frequency distribution. These are presented in tabular from along with their corresponding
interpretation.
Table 1a
Profile of the Respondents According to Age
Age Frequency Percentage (%)
16 17 18.8%
17 31 40%
18 23 28.7%
19 6 7.5%
20 1 1.3%
22 1 1.3%
23 1 1.3%
Total 80 100%
Table 1 displays the distribution of respondents based on age, showcasing different
frequencies and percentages within the sample. The highest frequency and also the highest
percentage based on age participant are the age 17 years old which making it the majority on our
study, the second is the participants which age is 18 consisting of 28.7% on the total of the
participants, and the third is the participants which age is 16 that consist 18.8% the on total of the
participants while the lower frequencies observed among 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 years old (7.5%,
1.3%, 1.3%, 1.3%, and 1.3% respectively) indicate a smaller but notable presence of older
students. This age diversity has implication for addressing phone addiction, as interventions
should be designed to cater to the varying needs and concerns of students across different age
groups.
Table 1b
Respondents’ Profile According to Sex
Sex Frequency Percentage
Male 38 52.5%
Female 42 47.5%
Total 80 100%
Table above presents the frequency and percentage of distribution of the students
according to their sex. It is noted that among 80 respondents, 42 or 52% are female, while 38 or
47.5% are male. With the unbalanced distribution consisting of 47.5% on the male participants
and 52.5% on female, this participant helped to ensure the success of the study regarding of what
their sex are. Overall, this helped the presentation and strengthen the validity of this research
Table 1c
Profile of Respondents According to Grade and Section
Grade & Section Frequency Percentage (%)
11- Socrates 9 11.3%
11- Confucius 27 33.8%
12- Athena 20 25%
12- Zeus 24 30%
Total 80 100%
Table 1c presents the distribution of the respondents according to their Grade and
Section, with 9 or 11.3% respondents of grade 11- Socrates and in grade 11- Confucius there are
27 or 33.8% respondents and 20 or 25% respondents from grade 12- Athena, and 24 or 30%
respondents of grade 12- Zeus.
Table 2
Effects of Phone Addiction to the Mental Health among the Senior High School Students
Statement Mean Interpretation
1. I experienced anxiety or stress due to the fear of 3.54
Agree
missing out on phone notifications.
4.05
2. Using my phone affects the quality of my sleep. Agree
3. I feel as though my phone addiction has
3.95
affected by ability to concentrate and focus on Agree
important tasks.
4. I feel that my phone addiction has negatively 3.69
Agree
affected my self-esteem or body image.
5. I find myself constantly comparing me to others
3.76
on social media, leading to a negative impact on Agree
my mental health.
6. I experienced addiction withdrawal symptoms
3.44
when unable to use my phone for an extended Agree
period of time.
7. I have no time concentrating at school or work 3.55
Agree
due to phone.
8. I feel anxious or stressed when I am away from 3.71
Agree
your phone.
9. I feel isolated or disconnected from others 3.54
Agree
because of phone
10. I experience symptoms of depression like
3.43 Agree
sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.
11. I experience symptoms of anxiety like
3.54 Agree
nervousness, worry, and fear.
12.I experience thoughts of self-harm or suicide,
3.08 Sometimes
because of the things I read online.
13. I feel irritable when I can’t use my phone. 3.58 Agree
14.I need to use my phone to feel happy or
3.79 Agree
relaxed.
15. I feel left out or anxious when I couldn’t check
3.61 Agree
my phone or participate in social media.
Overall Mean 3.62 Agree
Table 5 presents the mean scores and interpretations for each statement about the effects
of phone addiction to the mental health among the senior high school students. The mean scores
range from 1-5 with higher scores indicating a higher level of agreement with the statement and
suggesting a higher level of addiction.
Based on the obtain mean score, it can be noted that the students agree that using their
phones affects the quality of their sleep. The students agree that they feel as though their phone
addition has affected their ability to concentrate and focus on important tasks.
Based on the mean score, it can be noted that the student sometimes they experience
thoughts of self-harm or suicide because of the things they read online.
The overall mean scores for all statement is 3.62, which falls within the Agree range.
This indicates an overall agree of the effects of phone addiction on the mental health among the
senior high school students in this study.
Table 6
Significance Difference in the Effects of Phone Addiction of the Respondents when
Grouped According to their Age
Source of
SS DF MS F P- value Interpretation
variation
Between There is a significant a
4.7602 6 0.7934 2.6457 0.0223
Groups difference
Within
21.8909 73 0.2999
Groups
Total 26.65 79
Table 6 presents the result of the analysis of variance, examining the differences in the
effects of phone addiction among the respondents based on their age. The p-value of 0.0223 is
less than the chosen significance level of 0.05(Alpha), indicating that there is a statistically
significant difference between the age groups.
Table 7
Significant Difference in the Effects of Phone Addiction of the Respondents when Grouped
According to their Sex
Gender Mean SD df t-test p-value Interpretation
0.0913
Female 3.72 0.5820 77 1.7101
There is no significant
difference
Male 3.50 0.5718
The t-test table above presents the results of a comparison of means between two groups
based on sex, examining the difference on the effects of phone addiction. The alpha level chosen
for this test is 0.05.
For the male group, the mean effect phone addiction level is 3.50, with a standard
deviation (SD) of 0.5718. The degrees of freedom (df) are 77. The calculated t-test is 1.7101, and
the corresponding p-value 0.0913.
Comparing the p-value to the chosen alpha level, we find that it is greater than 0.05.
Therefore, we fail to reject the null hypothesis. This suggest that there is no statistically
significant difference in effects of phone addiction between males and females based on the
given data.
Chapter 5
Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendations
This chapter contains summary results of the data gathered, the conclusions which were
organized to give the exact output that is needed to draw near with a correct way where it is
stated in the research problem. Also, the recommendations were used basing from the output of
the study.
Summary of Findings
This section provides a summary of the findings from the research on the effects of phone
addiction on the mental health of the senior high school students at Mabini National High
School.
The majority of senior high school students at Mabini National High School are aged 16-
18, with a percentage of 87.5%.
Sex did not show significant variations in addiction levels, indicating that both male and
female students experience phone addiction to a similar extent.
There is a significant difference in effects of phone addiction were found based on age,
suggesting that effects students across different age groups similarity.
There was no significant difference in effects of phone addiction based on grade and
section, suggesting that addiction is not influenced by the specific grade and section of
the students.
The effects of phone addiction to the mental health among the senior high school is agree
as indicated by the mean scores obtained from the data gathered.
Conclusion
Based on the given summary of findings the following conclusion can be made:
1. The demographic profiles of senior high school students at Mabini National High School,
encompassing age, sex, grade and section. This indicates the need for tailored approaches in
addressing phone addiction, considering the unique challenges and experiences associated with
different demographic backgrounds.
2. The study reveals an often-level phone addiction among senior high school students,
emphasizing the impact of excessive phone use on their daily lives and well-being. This
highlights the importance of promoting responsible digital behavior and providing support
mechanism to address the potential negative effects.
3. The analysis of data shows no significant difference on the effects of phone addiction among
senior high school students when grouped according based on demographic profiles such as sex,
grade and section. This implies that phone addiction affects all participants similarly,
underscoring the need interventions that target the entire student’s population rather than
focusing solely on specific demographic factors.
Recommendations:
Based on the findings and conclusion established, the researchers hereby recommended
the following:
1.) Department of Education should be sensitized on the influence of phone usage on the mental
health among senior high school students.
2.) Teacher should integrate discussions awareness programs about phone addiction into the
classroom, emphasizing the importance of responsible digital behavior and providing guidance
on managing time spent on phone.
3.) Parents should do primary action regarding the too much usage of mobile phone of their
children such as giving rules and encouraging them to do some outdoor activities. In addition,
they should guide them properly in using a mobile phone and be aware of the mental illness that
their children may get from the heavy use of mobile phone.
4.) Students should seek a balance between online and offline activities, engaging hobbies,
physical activities and face to face interactions that promotes a healthy lifestyle.
5.) Future Researcher should investigate the effects of phone addiction on the mental health of
the senior high school students.
