Screentime Activity and Academic Productivity of Students

Abstract

With the advancement of technology, young generations are becoming more dependent on them. Globally, children's screen time is increasing and this issue is often interrelated with students' academic productivity. Screen time activity refers to activities done in front of a screen. Academic productivity, on the other hand, is simply the state of efficiency. In this study, a descriptive-correlational research design and a quantitative approach were used to evaluate the relationship between screentime activity and students' academic productivity. Further, a Likert Scale was used to collect data from 200 respondents from Senior High School and Junior High School at Jagobiao National High School. The targeted segment was provided with questionnaires. Moreover, results indicate that there is no relationship between screentime activity and academic productivity of students. Additionally, students use screens mostly for a variety of academic purposes, including writing essays, presenting PowerPoint presentations, researching, and studying. Consequently, this study suggests that screentime activity is not as detrimental to academic productivity. Nonetheless, it is critical to exercise moderation because excessive screentime activity can negatively affect mental and physical health. With this, it is key to remember that all activities, including screentime, should be done in moderation.