THE IMPACT OF GADGETS ON SOCIAL INTERACTION OF ITMAWD STUDENTS OF STI-

COLLEGE OF TACURONG

Aaron Dolores

Mean Magon

Jevan D. Nabatilan

Dominic Pedro

Kimberly Gomez
Adviser
Background of the Study

A gadget is a tool such as a machine that has a particular function, but is often of as a novelty.

Gadgets are sometimes referred to a gizmos. In the software industry, Gadget refers to

computer programs that provide services without needing an independent application to be

launched for each one, but instead run in an environment that manages multiple gadgets.

There are several implementations based in existing software development techniques, like

JavaScript, form input and various images format.

In todays fast paced world, technology/gadgets plays a major role in our day to day life,

and within a few years from now, our social life will become totally dependent on it. Gadgets has

done wonders to make our lives easy but, have we ever thought what impact it can have to

students interactions.

On the other hand, gadgets make individuals communicate through virtual reality. Its like

the world have made smaller because of this new era so called Millennial Period. By now, we

are all aware that gadgets have had a tremendous impact on our culture, in business, on the

world-at-large. Social media websites are some of the most popular haunts on the Internet. They

have revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web.

Gadgets can have a different types of application for its different purposes such as

Candy crush, Facebook, Instagram, twitter, and etc., Users can stay abreast of the latest global

and local developments and participate in campaigns or activities of their own will.

Unfortunately, there are a few downsides of using gadgets especially to those users who gets

obsessed of using it. Many introverts and socially reclusive users place too much emphasize

on virtual interaction, and ignores the real world outside. Therefore, the information above

discuss about the gadgets into interactions has the ability to increase and decrease ITMAWD

students social interaction between individuals within the STI-College of Tacurong,

Aarsand (2007) outlines how new media technologies have the ability to equip a powerful form

of media literacy as well as providing children with new opportunities for creativity, for

opportunity and for self-fulfilment. New media technologies therefore have encouraging
potential especially with regard to learning and as an educational medium. Digital technologies

can be used to the advantage of family or friends by using it as a space where generations meet

and do something together.

In todays society when our family, friends, and classmates scattered some of times, the

advance of technology has made very convenient to stay in touch and even see each other via

video conference by using apps like skype, gtalk etc.

Non-verbal interactions like eye contact, expressions, touch etc. are very crucial forms of

social interactions that are innate in humans but slowly these are slipping away from our lives.

Humans are social animals and social interactions plays a key role in our society. Unfortunately,

it is decreasing day by day. Root cause being more dependency on the web and modern

communication gadgets.

Having every information from above being merged, the researchers came up to a

decision which was to conduct a study that regards the impact of gadgets on social interaction

of IT-MAWD students in STI College of Tacurong and theyve have decided to verify on how

modern gadgets productivities, affect the IT-MAWD Senior High School Students social isolation

in STI College of Tacurong.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the Impact of Gadget in Social Interaction of ITMAWD (Information

Technology on Mobile App and Web Designing) Student in STI College of Tacurong. This study will

be conducted at Barangay Buenaflor, STI College of Tacurong.

Specifically the study seeks answers to the following question;

1.1 is there a beneficial effect on social interaction of students by using gadgets in terms of;

1.1 paper works; and

1.2 school activities?

2.1 is relevant to use gadget in social interaction of students in terms of;

2.1 self- purposes; and

2.2 individuals desire?

Hypothesis

H0. There is a significant impact of gadgets on social interaction of ITMAWD (Information

Technology in Mobile App and Web Designing) students in STI-College of Tacurong.

H1. There is no a significant impact of gadgets on social interaction of ITMAWD (Information

Technology in Mobile App and Web Designing) students in STI-College of Tacurong.

Significance of the Study

This study indicates that there is beneficial impact of gadget in social interaction of ITMAWD

(Information Technology on Mobile App and Web Designing) students in STI College of Tacurong.

It is believed that this study is significant to the following:

To the students, enable to know the impact of gadgets in social interaction of students and its relevancy
To teachers, as well as consulting work with the students in terms of self-purposes and individuals

desire are also important prerequisites not to abuse the usage of technology

To future researchers, the findings suggest that it is necessary to cross a certain threshold in social

interaction by using gadgets.

Scope and Limitation

This study was conducted at STI College of Tacurong Barangay Buenaflor, Tacurong City and

Sultan Kudarat. To determine the status of Impact of Gadget in Social Interaction of ITMAWD

(Information Technology on Mobile App and Web Designing) Student in STI College of Tacurong.

Tacurong city is the center of Mindanao that they called the city of Goodwill because of the good

governance. Tacurong was once barangay of municipality of Buluan of the province of Cotabato. The

place was originally called Pamansang, after a creek that flow from south to north of the area. The

name Pamansang was changed to Talakudong, the Maguindanao term for head covering which was

worn by most of the early settlers and people in the area.

STI College of Tacurong was inaugurated on August 15, 2012,the newly build three-storey

building stand on a 10,000 square meter lot and houses fully air-conditioned offices and classroom,

fully-equipped computers and kitchen laboratories, a library with a wide array of research material, and

a spacious basketball court. STI College of Tacurong new facilities make highly conducive learning

environment for STIers in Tacurong. STI was highly good in terms in academic purposes and

specialization at courses in college. Compose of the administrative, teacher, students and faculty staff.

The respondent of the said of the study should be all Grade 12 ITMAWD (Information

Technology on Mobile App and Web Designing) students in STI college of Tacurong.
Conceptual Framework

THE IMPACT OF GADGETS ON SOCIAL INTERACTION OF ITMAWD STUDENTS OF STI-

COLLEGE OF TACURONG

THE IMPACT OF GADGETS ITMAWD

ON SOCIAL INTERACTION STUDENTS

CELLPHONES, TABLETS, LAPTOP, ITMAWD

TELEPHONES

GRADE 12
SMS, MESSENGER, FACEBOOK, GAMES

USAGE OF GIVING ATTENTION TO GADGETS WHILE

WITH FRIENDS DURING FREETIME OR IN CLASS

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Figure 01. Concept Framework

Assumptions of the Study

The study was conducted because of assumptions:

01. That the ITMAWD students often uses their gadgets when they have free time.

02. That the study will explains ITMAWD does use gadgets for academic purposes.

03. That the study will show whats more important the real world or virtual world.

Definition of terms

The following terms are defined and operationally for the better understanding of the reader.

JavaScript (https://www.techopedia.com , 2017) JavaScript (JS) is a scripting languages, primarily

used on the Web. It is used to enhance HTML pages and is commonly found embedded in HTML code.

JavaScript is an interpreted language. Thus, it doesn't need to be compiled. JavaScript renders web

pages in an interactive and dynamic fashion. This allowing the pages to react to events, exhibit special

effects, accept variable text, validate data, create cookies, detect a users browser, etc. HTML pages

are fine for displaying static content, e.g. a simple image or text. However, most pages nowadays are

rarely static. Many of todays pages have menus, forms, slideshows and even images that provide user

interaction.

Virtual (https://www.merriam-webster.com , 2017) being such in essence or effect though not formally

recognized or admitted; a virtual dictator, being on or simulated on a computer or computer network

print or virtual books a virtual keyboard: such as

A: occurring or existing primarily online virtual shopping

B: of, relating to, or existing within a virtual reality a virtual tour

Of, relating to, or using virtual memory, relating to, or being a hypothetical particle whose existence is

inferred from indirect evidence virtual photons compare

New Media (https://www.webopedia.com , 2017) New media is used to describe content made

available using different forms of electronic communication made possible through the use of computer

technology. Generally, the phrase new media describes content available on-demand through the

Internet.

This content can be viewed on any device and provides way for people to interact with the content in

real-time with the inclusion of user comments and making it easy for people to share the content online

and in social with friends and co-workers.

Gadgets (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com , 2017) A small mechanical or electronic device or tool,

especially an ingenious or novel one. a variety of kitchen gadgets Origin

Late 19th century (originally in nautical use): probably from French gchette lock mechanism or from

the French dialect word gage tool.

Social Interaction (https://courses.lumenlearning.com , 2015) In sociology, social interaction is a

dynamic, changing sequence of social actions between individuals or groups. Social Interaction: A

social exchange between two or more individuals. Social group: A collection of humans or animals that

share certain characteristics, interact with one another, accept expectations and obligations as

members of the group, and share a common identity. In sociology, social interaction is a dynamic

sequence of social actions between individuals (or groups) who modify their actions and reactions due

to actions by their interaction partner(s). Social interactions can be differentiated into accidental,

repeated, regular and regulated. A social interaction is a social exchange between two or more

individuals. These interactions form the basis for social structure and therefore are a key object of basic

social inquiry and analysis. Social interaction can be studied between groups of two (dyads), three

(triads) or larger social groups. Social structures and cultures are founded upon social interactions. By

interacting with one another, people design rules, institutions and systems within which they seek to

live.