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INTRODUCTION The internet is the most popular way of communicating that has expanded social circle through the social networking sites (SNS) which can be done anywhere either in the workplace, universities, schools and at home. Lacho et. al. (2010). In the survey made by Hardie and Ming (2007), findings revealed that about 1,114,274,426 users of social networking sites globally. SNS are web-based services that allow individuals to create his or her profile and then can link to other people. The networking can be made possible by allowing a friendly request or adding a friend in their profile and view and transverse their list of connections and those made by others within the system (Boyd and Ellison, 2007). Aside from the usual face to face

interaction relationships can be maintained and be built worldwide through social networking via the internet. (Freebase, 2008) (Anderson, 2007).Social networking is an online interaction with people which can be done in the workplace, universities, schools and at home. This is made possible provided they are connected in an internet source from telecommunication or cable companies (Lacho et. al., 2010). Furthermore, in a survey made by Nielsen (June, 2010); it has revealed that social network or blog sites are visited by three quarters of global consumers who go online. An average visitor spends 66% more time on these sites. The users spend almost 6 hours in the survey made in April, 2010 (Nielsen) as compared with less 2 hours spent on SNS per day (Australian Psychological Society, 2010). While, Ellison et al. (2006) has shown that the SNS users spend an average of twenty minutes (20 minutes) per day on a web site; two-thirds (2/3) of the internet users log in at least once a day. The social networking sites that are popularly used all throughout the world are; Facebook, MySpace and Twitter Cain (2007), Pew Research Center (2007) are the most popular online interaction of people worldwide (Valkenburg 2006). Among the social networking sites, Facebook ranked first as the most popular and visited social networking site today having

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517 million users worldwide with 60% in North America and Europe and 18% in Asia (www.internetworldstat.com) and with 140 plus million visitors each month (Valkenburg 2006). The youth are the active users of the internet. The use social networking sites as an important avenue for social interaction to communicate with others either locally or internationally. Brignall & Valey (2005), (Berk) 2007, (Lenhart and Madden, 2008) They spend most of their free time to establish and maintain their relationships aside from the usual face to face actual interaction Pankoke-Babatz & Jeffrey (2002). In America, 93% of young people are using the internet between the ages 12-17 (Anderson, Butcher et al, 2010). However, there are some teenagers who do not use SNS as shown in the study made by Baker and White (2011) entitled In Their Own Words: Why Teenagers Dont Use Social Networking Sites stated the reasons why some teenagers do not use SNS. There reasons are the following: lack of motivation, poor use of time, preference for other means of communication, preference for other activities, cyber safety concerns, dislike of selfpresentation online, limited access, parents concerns and friends influence. In the Philippines, there has been an increase in the access of social networks up to 95% of the entire population which means that almost everyone use social networking sites (Casiraya, 2008). As mentioned in the study made by Asilo, Manlapig and Rementilla (2008) entitled Influence of Social Networking Sites on the Interpersonal Relationships of Rogationist College Students; the social networking site users are mostly from ages 12-16 years old; there are more female users rather than male users. As to the year levels in high school; there is an increased number of users among sophomores and freshmen compared to the seniors and juniors. In relation to the type school as a variable, there is no significant difference in the school the respondent comes from whether it is a public or private school. Social networking is made possible due to the following reasons: to contact friends and family; meet other people; participate in social activities fun and entertainment; procrastinate or pass time; to get updated with current trends or events; get a date; for professional development and to stay in touch with

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the person/s who were rarely seen in person (Boyd & Ellison, 2008; Asilo, Manlapig and Rementilla ,2008; Ofcom, 2008). However, there are studies that have shown that there are positive or negative outcomes resulting from an increased social networking. Some positive outcomes are the following: increases self-esteem and mental health because a person will feel that he belongs (Manuel, et. al, 2010; Kraut et al, 2002) and may provide a place to feel accepted (Manimtim, 2011). Those who participate in social networking will cause them to be more creative, literate, and possess stronger social skills especially those who are shy or introverted (Wolfrandt & Doll, 2001). Furthermore, it would be easier for them to possess non-dominant viewpoints regarding issues and organizations that can be shared to their online friends through chatting or sending messages (Denmead,2009). It is also

accessible and available to be involved with other students to whom they can always relate via the net. Through social networking sites, they can articulate publicly their ideas. It can also provide support, information and opportunities for social connection to marginalize and socially isolated groups such as same sex attracted young people (Hillier & Harrison, 2007). On the other hand, negative outcome is related to the effect of the use of online communication affecting the interpersonalrelationship with people who are close to them especially if they are spending more time with their virtual relationships (Manimtim,2011). The limitation of time to interact with people who are close to them will increase gap in the relationship.(Martin, 2010). This is related to early studies suggesting that there is a negative impact on the individual by reducing face to face interactions and increasing levels of loneliness (Kraut, Patterson, Lundmark, Keisler, Mukhopadhyay, & Scherlis, 1998; Nie, 2002). The relationships formed through the social networking sites are made public and their privacy can be violated. This is observed when friends are publicly articulated, profiles are publicly viewed, and comments are publicly visible (Boyd & Ellison 2006). According to Engelbert and Sjoberg (2004) frequent SNS use is associated with greater loneliness, poorer social adaptation and

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emotional skills. Moreover, a research done by McMillan (2005) states that there are also instances of negative influence of the social networking sites. It may reduce face-to-face interactions that can cause the loss of social skills. Some fear these sites because it promotes social isolation and develops extremely poor social skills. The use of social networking sites can keep them isolated in their home rather than getting them into the community and interacting personally with other people. Those who are antisocial become more introverted when introduced to the Internet. People who fall under this category will have negative relationships with those surrounding them both online and offline. They take their experiences from using the internet and carry it over later into their interactions with peers and teachers. There is also an increased dependency on mainstream media outlets. The Internet often consumes and overwhelms young adults. In Saint Louis University (SLU), an internet source is also provided for the use of faculty and students but only for academic purposes. SLU do not allow connection to social networking sites (SNS) because this may disrupt the focus on academic activities of the faculty or students. Based from the above studies, it is clear that social networking influence the interpersonal relationship of the youth. But, still researches on social networking remain limited especially in the Philippines. Thus, the researchers have decided to determine degree of influence of social networking with the interpersonal relationship among high school students in Baguio City. Hence, the specific objectives are: 1. To determine the degree of influence of social networking sites on the interpersonal relationship among high school students with their family, friends and relatives. 2. To determine if there is a significant difference on the influence of social networking sites on the interpersonal relationship among high school students when grouped according to gender and year level

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The researchers have selected the theories of Johnson and Puplampus Theory of ecological techno subsystem and Peplaus theory of Interpersonal relationships as the conceptual framework. Johnson and Puplampu theorized that the ecological techno-subsystem encourages holistic exploration of the developmental consequences of internet use (and future technological advances). It considers the developmental like Social (e.g. Friendship), Emotional (e.g. Anxiety) and Cognitive aspects (e.g. cognitive behavior). The study focused on the social aspect specifically on the ecological sub-system because it is concerned on the influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationship of high school students. The ecological sub-system (based on Bronfenbrenners Ecological systems theory) as adapted by Johnson and Puplampu consists of 5 subsystems namely: Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, and Chonosystem. The study specifically will consider the microsystem where a respondent used social networking to establish or maintain relationships. This relationship connotes a A bidirectional

bidirectional interaction between the respondent and the microsystem.

relationship refers to a give and take relationship between the respondent and other people whom he/she will be in contact through SNS in order to realize his/ her intentions of interacting and communicating. Whereas Peplaus interpersonal relations theory, asserts the interaction between two or more individuals having a common goal to fulfill. The relationships of an individual are developed and as they interact with others they build trusting relationships. This may be in the form of family or friendly relationships which can lead to social satisfaction. As they encounter problems within their relationships, they begin to develop a course of action to solve the problem considering their individual uniqueness. Peplau (1994b) furthermore states that these perceptions vary with time, place and experiences. As the individual interacts through SNS with other persons, they begin to

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understand one another by sharing mutual goals and his/ her social skills become more effective. Each interaction influences ones personal and social development. The results of the study will benefit primarily the respondents particularly to increase their awareness regarding the degree of influence of social networking on the quality of their interpersonal relationship with their family and relatives and friends. The research may contribute to nursing education particularly in psychiatric nursing. It may enhance the lectures of nurse educators by integrating the findings of the study particularly on topics related to the influence of technology to the interpersonal relationships of client. In nursing practice, nurses may have a better understanding of the reality that clients relationship can be strengthened through social networking aside from face to face interactions. That nurses may include these as an appropriate nursing intervention in relation to problems concerning interpersonal relationship with their family and relatives, friends and others. In nursing research, results of the study can contribute to limited references in relation to social networking. The findings of the research will provide avenue for other researches related technological communication by using other types of research design.

METHODS AND PROCEDURES Quantitative descriptive research design was used in the study. The quantitative research emphasized deductive reasoning, the rules of logic, and the measurable attributes of human experience. (Polit and Hungler ,1995). This approach has provided the researchers with information on the degree of influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationships of high school students specifically to their family and relatives and friends. Furthermore, this method has provided a description of whether the variables gender and year level made a difference on the influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationship of high school students.

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The study was conducted in Saint Louis University Laboratory High School (SLU-LHS), a private school located in Navy Base, Baguio City. High school students from first year to fourth year arehoused in three (3) buildings. SLU-LHS is the only private school that allowed the researchers to conduct their study. The target population of the study were taken using the sampling formula and was computed resulting to 320 respondents based from the total population of 1551 of high school students from first year to fourth year. Since, the high school students of SLU-LHS are composed of 35 sections, 9 sections first year; 9 sections second year; 8 sections third year and 8 sections fourth year, the researchers made used of fish bowl technique in order get the accurate number of respondents per section per year level.The inclusion criteria in considering the respondents are gender, year level and age ranging from 13-16 years old, who are currently enrolled in SLU-LHS. A questionnaire was used by the researchers to collect data based from the different journals. It is composed of two parts; the first part contained the demographic data which includes the age, gender, year level likewise, a survey on the time and frequency of use which level were answered by letting the respondents tick the appropriate box provided for.The second part contained the main questions in regard to the degree of the influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family, friends and relatives. The questionnaire was subjected to content validity index (CVI) by two experts, namely; Mrs. Geraldine Delson and Mr. Roderick Ortega. They were asked to rate all the items at a four (4) point scale. The CVI for the total is the proportion of items rated as either 3 or 4. The researchs CVI as ratedby the experts is equivalent to 0.82 which is interpreted as good CVI. Upon establishing the validity of the tool, the respondents submitted a letter of endorsement for approval to the Dean of School of Nursing, Dr. Mary Grace C. Lacanaria. It was forwarded to the principal of SLU-LHS, Dr. Joel S. Cabanilla. The principal helped the researchers by

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notifying the year level coordinator regarding the schedule of data collection. Likewise, the year level coordinators have arranged the data gathering schedule with the class adviser of each section per year level that were selected by the researchers. The researchers have solicited consent of the parents of their respondents as well as assent of the respondents before the collection of data through the class advisers. Upon ensuring that the consent and assent were taken, the researchers have floated the questionnaires. The researchers were present while the respondents answered the questionnaires. The purpose of the study was expressed and instructions on how to answer the questionnaires was made by the researchers. The researchers have also emphasized that all data gathered will be kept confidential. The researchers were present while the respondents were answering the questionnaires in order to address their query. All of the questionnaires were retrieved from the assigned sections in each level. The researchers weeded out the questionnaires with incomplete or unclear answers. The researchers ensured that the questionnaires are with a total of 320. After the data was collected, tallying of results was done. It was followed by analysis of the statistically treated data. The following formula were;frequency and percentage to

determine the profile of respondents according to gender and year level; mean scores were computed considering the Likert to determine the degree of influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family, friends, and relatives. While the significant differences according to gender and year level, T test and was used F test were used.

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RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS There are two problems whose answers are being sought in this study . 1.) What is the degree of influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationship among high school students with their family/relatives andfriends? and 2.) Is there is a significant difference on the influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationship among high school students when grouped according to gender and year level. This section below attempts to answer the first problem on the degree of influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationship among high school students with their

family/relatives and friends. Table II. A Degree of Influence of Social Networking in the Interpersonal Relationship of High School Students with their Family / Relatives. ITEMS X I *1. My parents should know what I am doing in social networking 3.07 SI sites. 2. I communicate with my parents/ relatives using Social 2.99 MI Networking Sites (SNS) than other ways of communication to a) Inform them about my grades/ academic status. b) Ask for my allowance 2.25 SI c) Open up my problems 2.54 MI *3. I would like to interact more with my family personally rather than 3.29 NI using SNS 4. I consume more time using SNS rather than 2.33 SI a. Interacting with my family/relatives b. Doing household chores 2.55 MI 5. I prefer to keep in touch with my relatives using SNS 2.71 MI 6. Using SNS had strengthen my relationship with my 2.87 MI a. Family b. Relatives 2.44 SI *7. I obey the rules of my parents regarding the use of SNS 3.74 NI 8. I postpone my jobs from my parents when using SNS. 2.67 MI Average mean and interpretation 2.78 MI Scale of Interpretation: positively Scale of Interpretation: negatively stated items stated items 1 - 1.75 HI 1 - 1.75 NI 1.76 - 2.5 - MI 1.76 - 2.5 - SI 2.51 3.25 SI 2.51 3.25 MI 3.26 4 - NI 3.26 4 - HI * negatively stated items

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This table shows the degree of influence of SN in the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family/relatives. Items number 3 and 7 yielded the highest mean score with the interpretation of not influential and highly influential respectively. On the other hand, items number 2b, 4a, and 6b yielded the lowest mean scores with the interpretation of slightly influential. Item number 3 garnered the highest mean score but it is reversely interpreted as not influential. It means thatstudents prefer to interact with their family personally rather than using SNS. This may also mean that most of the respondents are living with their parents, Thus, they dont have to use SNS to interact with each other. This is supported by thesurvey conducted by the researchers, where 40.17% of the respondents answered that they utilize the internet once a day which means that more time were alloted for personal interaction with their family. Whereas, item number 7 is interpreted as highly influential. It means that the respondents have a high regard to their parents regarding the use of SNS. They obey their parents in the use of internet. This may also mean that they have good relationship with their family and constant communication and monitoring of the use of internet is done. This may imply that parents may have set up certain rules about the use of SNS. This is supported by a law passed from the Federal Communications Commission (2009) on household media rules which stated that in order to prevent risks of media consumption, parents set certain rules to govern their childrens use of SNS such as strategies in the use of the computer and internet. This attitude of obedience by the respondents is contradictory to the concepts that adolescents are on the process of developmental changes and that generally they are rebellious which it lead to disrespecting of their parents. On the other hand, items which are interpreted as slightly influential are numbers: 2b meaning that high school students utilize other means of communication like through cellular phones and maybe they are already living with those who support them financially.Thus, they may have personally communicated the need to pay their tuition fee. The last item with the

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interpretation of slightly influential is 6b, meaning, the students are not using SNS in communicating with their relatives, perhaps they prefer other modes of communication like using cellular phones. In general, Social Networking is moderately influential to the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family/ relatives as shown by the mean score of 2.78. Table II. B Degree of Influence of Social Networking in the Interpersonal Relationship of High School Students with their Friends.
ITEMS 1. I prefer interacting with my friends using Social Networking Sites (SNS) 2. I can express myself better with my friends when I use SNS *3. I prefer to talk to my friends personally rather than using other modes of communication. 4. I use SNS to contact my friends to discuss; a. academic requirements b. personal problems c. plan for studies/reunion d. latest issues 5. The use of SNS has enhanced my relationship with my friends. 6. I use SNS to argue/fight with my friends 7. I use SNS to solve problems/concerns with the help of my friends 8. I use SNS to solve problems/concerns with the help of my friend rather than with a. Family b. relatives c. others 9. I interact with my friends to: a. pass the time b. feel that I belong *10.My friends parents are aware of my friends SNS X 3.04 2.82 3.34 3.38 2.86 3.14 2.98 3.20 2.08 2.73 2.36 I HI MI NI HI MI MI MI MI SI MI MI

2.42 2.51 3.19 2.92 2.94

SI SI MI MI SI

11. The more friends I add to my account the more popular I am 1.96 NI Average mean and interpretation 2.81 MI Scale of Interpretation: positively stated Scale of Interpretation: negatively stated items items 1 - 1.75 HI 1.76 - 2.5 - MI 1 - 1.75 NI 2.51 3.25 SI 1.76 - 2.5 - SI 3.26 4 - NI 2.51 3.25 MI 3.26 4 - HI * items with reversed score

The table shows the degree of influence of SNS in the interpersonal relationship of high school students to their friends. Items # 4b, 3 and 1 yielded the highest mean score with the

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interpretation of highly influential for both items 4a and 1 while item # 3 is reversely interpreted as not influential. Item #3 is also interpreted as not influential. This is consistent to the result in Table II A in item # 3 where the respondents prefer personal interaction with their friends. This is because they see each other often either in school or they go out together. This is supported by the research made by Erin M. Bryant and Jennifer Marmo(2009) entitled Relational Maintenance Strategies on Facebook. The findings of the study revealed that the participants are expected to maintain relationships through additional communication through face to face interaction to their close friends and romantic partners. This is contradictory to the research made by Lenhart et al, (2005); Livingstone and Bober (2004); Olesman and Turtraine, (2004), their findings revealed that their participants prefer SNS and MSN rather than a face to face interaction with their friends because they are more comfortable to communicate for they are not required to look in the peoples eyes. Item # 4a is interpreted as highly influential. It means that most of the respondents conveniently convey their academic requirements through the use of social networking. Most of them have access to SNS thus are able to discuss their requirements during their free time while they are at home. This statement is supported by the survey made by Microsoft, News Corporation & Verizon. Findings revealed that 60% of students who use social networking talk about education topics online and more than 50 % talk specifically about schoolwork. Furthermore in the same study, it stated that school district leaders report that teachers are now routinely assigning homework that requires internet use. 96% of all school districts say that at least some of their teachers assign homework that requires internet use to complete. Item # 1 garnered the third highest mean score which is interpreted as highly influential. It means that the respondents utilize SNS to enhance their relationship with their friends.This is also supported by item # 5which has yielded the fourth highest mean score, it is interpreted as moderately influential.This is also an indication that they follow the trend of the use of

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technology. This is reflected in the study entitled Relational Maintenance strategies on Facebook by Erin M. Bryant and Jennifer Marmo (2009) which stated that Facebook which is one kind of SNS is an adequate stand-alone tool to maintain casual or acquaintance relationships. Another study which supports this item is made by Thembekile O. Mayayise (2008), which stated that youngsters felt that being anonymous enabled them to be more confident and more expressive that they would be in a face to face communication where they would probably feel intimidated at times. Furthermore, a survey made by the researchers where 99.12% of the respondents use SNS also supports this item. On the other hand item # 11 is interpreted as not influential. It means that the respondents do not measure popularity by the number of their added friends through SNS. They believe that popularity is observed through the face to face or personal interactions where verbal cues can show appreciation or positive regard from others. Item #6 yielded the second lowest mean score which is interpreted as slightly influential. This means that the respondents prefer to express their emotions privately rather using SNS. They express their argument better because they can observe the reaction of their friends. They maybe hesitant to argue using SNS to avoid miscommunication or publicly expressing themselves. Thus, Table II. B. shows that social networking moderately influences the interpersonal relationship of high school students having a mean score of 2.81.

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This section below attempts to answer the first problem on the difference on the degree of influence of social networking on the interpersonal relationship among high school students with their family/ relatives and friends. Table III. A Difference of the Degree of Influence of SN in the Interpersonal Relationship of High School Students with their Family/ Relatives when grouped according to Gender. ITEMS X A. FAMILY / RELATIVES *1. My parents should know what I am doing in social networking sites. 2. I communicate with my parents/ relatives using Social Networking Sites (SNS) than other ways of communication to: a) Inform them about my grades/ academic status. b) Ask for my allowance c) Open up my problems *3. I would like to interact more with my family personally rather than using SNS 4. I consume more time using SNS rather than a. Interacting with my family/relatives b. Doing household chores 5. I prefer to keep in touch with my relatives using SNS 6. Using SNS had strengthen my relationship with my a. Family b. Relatives *7. I obey the rules of my parents regarding the use of SNS 8. I postpone my jobs from my parents when using SNS. Tv= 0.13 Tc= 1.717 Margin of error (0.05) Significant difference- Not significant Scale of Interpretation: positively stated items 1 - 1.75 NI 1.76 - 2.5 - SI 2.51 3.25 MI 3.26 4 - HI 3.02 2.96 SI MI Male I GENDER Female X I 3.12 3.03 SI MI Average X I 3.07 2.99 SI MI

2.35 2.47 3.31 2.25 2.61 2.78 2.89 3.05 3.14 2.23

SI SI NI SI MI MI MI MI SI SI

2.18 2.54 3.37 2.24 2.50 2.61 2.83 3.08 3.25 2.12

SI MI NI SI SI MI MI MI SI SI

2.26 2.50 3.34 2.24 2.56 2.70 2.86 3.06 3.19 2.18

SI NI SI MI MI MI SI SI

Scale of Interpretation: negatively stated items 1 - 1.75 HI 1.76 - 2.5 - MI 2.51 3.25 SI 3.26 4 - NI * Negatively stated items

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The Items that yielded the highest mean scores are numbers 3, 7, 1, 6b, 6a. Item number 3 has yielded the highest average mean score but is interpreted as not influential.This is consistent with the results in table II. A. This may imply that the respondents prefer interacting with their family or relatives in face-to-face circumstances, even though there are other means of communicating. This is contradictory to the study made by Tyler (2002) entitled, Is the internet changing social life? Findings reveal that electronic communication may lead to weaker social ties, because people are engrossed with the internet rather than having personal bonds. Item number 7 has yielded the second highest mean score which means that the respondents still follow the rules set by their parents regarding the use of SNS, it also implies that both gender, either male or female, still respect the authorities particularly their parents. One study also found that 36% of high school students reported that their parents set limits on internet use and may serve to minimize risks. Item number 1 and 6b are both ranked as third because they yielded the same average means. This means that the parents are aware and informed of the things their child are doing in SNS. Some studies also have reported that children whose parents monitored their online activities were less likely to disclose personal information, less likely to seek out inappropriate sites and less likely to conduct chat conversations with strangers. Another study had a result that yielded that only 20% of the parents of high school students know what they are doing in online. It then suggests that both genders inform their parents on what they are doing in SNS. On the other hand, 6b reveals that SNS has helped them strengthen their relationships towards their relatives. Item number 6a was ranked fifth, this may imply that the family relationship was empowered or strengthened. This may also mean that Social networking has positive effects on the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family.

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In general, Social Networking is slightly influential to the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family/ relatives when grouped according to gender as shown by the mean score of 2.18.
Table III. B Difference of the Degree of Influence of SN in the Interpersonal relationship of High School Students with their Friends when Grouped According to Gender ITEMS X B. FRIENDS 1. I prefer interacting with my friends using Social Networking Sites (SNS) 2. I can express myself better with my friends when I use SNS *3. I prefer to talk to my friends personally rather than using other modes of communication. 4. I use SNS to contact my friends to discuss; a. academic requirements b. personal problems c. plan for studies/reunion d. latest issues 5. The use of SNS has enhanced my relationship with my friends. 6. I use SNS to argue/fight with my friends 7. I use SNS to solve problems/concerns with the help of my friends 8. I use SNS to solve problems/concerns with the help of my friend rather than with a. Family b. relatives c. others 9. I interact with my friends to: a. pass the time b. feel that I belong *10. My friends parents are aware of my friends SNS. 11. The more friends I add to my account the more popular I am. Tv= 0.33 Tc= 1.310 Margin of error (0.05) Significant difference- Not significant Scale of Interpretation: positively stated items 1 - 1.75 NI 1.76 - 2.5 - SI 2.51 3.25 MI 3.26 4 - HI 3.13 2.87 3.21 3.44 2.72 3.18 3.13 3.20 2.05 2.88 2.43 2.43 2.60 3.15 2.99 2.93 2.05 MI MI SI HI MI MI MI MI SI MI SI SI MI MI MI SI SI 2.93 2.71 3.44 3.44 2.84 3.26 3.15 3.25 2.24 2.74 2.24 2.17 2.38 3.19 2.89 2.94 1.83 MI MI NI HI MI MI MI MI SI MI SI SI SI MI MI SI SI 3.03 2.79 3.33 3.44 2.78 3.22 3.14 3.22 2.15 2.81 2.34 2.3 2.49 3.17 2.94 2.94 1.94 MI MI NI HI MI MI MI MI SI MI SI SI MI MI SI SI MALE I GENDER FEMALE X I AVERAGE X I

Scale of Interpretation: negatively stated items 1 - 1.75 HI 1.76 - 2.5 - MI 2.51 3.25 SI 3.26 4 - NI * Negatively stated items

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Item number 4 yielded the highest average mean scores. Results revealed both male and female uses social networking sites in discussing academic requirements. It implies that social networking plays a major role in the academic performance of the respondents like submission of requirements. It also enhances group work but the negative side may lead to cheating and the Cut-copy-paste of academic assignments or requirements. Item number 3 yielded the second highest average mean score. This means that both male and females prefer personal or face to face interaction rather than other methods of communicating with their friends. It implies that with the advent of technology, both of them still prefer the use of personal or face to face interaction, as supported by the journal entitled Erelations: Influence of SNS of young adult and women users a report by Jayalakshimi and Challa, the results yielded that In case such as distance change a face-to-face relationship into a primarily online relationship, strong ties are maintained and even strengthened further. Ellison et all, 2006, showed that SNS are used to strengthen existing relationships and enhance social capital. Item number 5 yielded the third highest average mean score, which means that through the use of SNS high school student enriched their personal linkage with their friends. It implies that the advancement of technology social networking strengthens the bond between their friends. The fifth highest mean score came from item number 9a which means that high school students makes use of SNS as a way of spending their time or their leisure time. In general, Social Networking is slightly influential to the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family/ relatives when grouped according to gender as shown by the mean score of 1.94.

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Table IV.A. Difference of the Degree of Influence of SNS in the Interpersonal Relationship of High School Students with their Family When Grouped According to Year Level.
ITEMS B. FAMILY / RELATIVES *1. My parents should know what I am doing in social networking sites. X 3.19 I I SI YEAR LEVEL II III X I X I 3.20 SI 3.07 SI Average IV X 3.15 I SI X 3.09 I SI

2. I communicate with my parents/ 3.77 HI 3.15 MI 2.80 MI 2.88 MI relatives using Social Networking Sites (SNS) than other ways of communication to: a) Inform them about my grades/ academic status. b) Ask for my allowance 2.79 MI 2.24 SI 2.12 SI 2.36 SI d) Open up my problems 2.89 MI 2.60 MI 2.31 SI 2.49 SI *3. I would like to interact more with my 3.25 SI 3.35 NI 3.62 NI 3.42 NI family personally rather than using SNS 4. I consume more time using SNS 2.23 SI 2.05 SI 2.70 MI 2.21 SI rather than a. Interacting with my family/relatives b. Doing household chores 2.42 SI 2.67 MI 2.51 SI 2.54 MI 5. I prefer to keep in touch with my 2.70 MI 2.88 MI 2.71 MI 2.66 MI relatives using SNS 6. Using SNS had strengthen my 2.98 MI 2.97 MI 2.84 MI 2.68 MI relationship with my a. Family b. Relatives 3.08 MI 3.10 MI 3.16 MI 2.45 SI *7. I obey the rules of my parents 3.36 NI 3.30 NI 3.17 SI 2.98 SI regarding the use of SNS 8. I postpone my jobs from my parents 1.96 SI 2.27 SI 2.27 SI 2.13 SI when using SNS. Average mean scores and interpretation 2.89 MI 2.82 MI 2.77 MI 2.64 MI Fv= 2.14 Fc= 2.90 Margin of error (0.05) Significant difference- Significant Scale of Interpretation: positively stated Scale of Interpretation: negatively stated items items 1 - 1.75 HI 1 - 1.75 NI 1.76 - 2.5 - MI 1.76 - 2.5 - SI 2.51 3.25 SI 2.51 3.25 MI 3.26 4 - NI 3.26 4 - HI * Negatively stated items

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MI

2.37 2.57 3.41 2.29

SI MI NI SI

2.53 2.73 2.86 2.94 3.20 2.15 2.78

MI MI MI MI SI SI MI

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The table 4A shows the difference on items regarding IPR and the family/ the result of the study reveals the top 5 items that rendered the highest average mean scores. These items number 3,7,2a,1 and 6b. Item number 3 garnered the highest mean score. This means that most of the respondents are living with their parents that they have more opportunities to communicate personally this may be a reason why they do not use SNS to communicate with their parents. It may imply that the respondents prefer face-to-face communication with their parents rather than using SNS. This is supported by the study by OKeeffe et.al on a study on the impact of social media on children, adolescents and families. She stated that parents often lack a basic understanding that kids online lives are an extension of their offline lives. The skill gap between parents and youth creates a disconnect thus face to face interaction is the best way to communicate with their parents. In contrary another study stated that individuals commonly use internet sites to communicate rather than with actual individuals. Item number 7 rendered the second to the highest mean score. It means that high school students have high regard to their parents. This may imply that parents may have set up certain rules about the use of SNS. This is supported by a law passed from the federal communications commission on household media rules states that is prevent risks of media consumption parents set up certain rules to govern their childrens use of SNS such as strategies in the use of the computer and internet. Item number 2a is the 3rd ranked item having the highest average mean score although there are inconsistencies with their mean score in each year level it still ranked 3rd maybe because some of their parents or relatives that send them to school are abroad also one characteristics of high school students is they show off. This is a way for them to boost their self-esteem and garner positive strokes. This may imply that the use of SNS has been a bridge for communication between the respondents and their parents and relatives.

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Item number 1 ranked 4th having the highest average mean score. This means that respondents inform their parents of their activities in SNS. This implies that because students have high regard to their parents and respect their parents rules regarding the use of SNS. This may also imply that parents maybe asking their parents about their online activities. This is supported by studies done by O Keeffee et.al on the impact of social media on children, adolescents and families. The study sated that adolescents encounter inaccurate information during searches in the internet and require parental involvement to be sure they are using reliable online resources. These parents ask their childrens online uses to facilitate the discussion of different topics. Item number 6b is the 5th item that achieved the highest average mean score. This means that the respondents use SNS to communicate with their relatives that maybe abroad. This implies that they use SNS to establish and keep their communication with their families. This is supported by a survey on internet access and use by Filipino school children they found out that about 4.8 hours was spent in surfing the internet and 2.7 hours watching television. However, respondents said that they spend more than 6 hours with their families and almost 2 hours with their friends. In addition, the use of SNS also facilitates new forms of communication between families (FCC). In general, Social Networking is moderately influential to the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family/ relatives when grouped according to year level as shown by the mean score of 2.78.

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Table IV. B. Difference of the Degree of Influence of SNS in the Interpersonal Relationship of High School Students with their Friends When Grouped According to Year Level.
ITEMS B. FRIENDS 1. I prefer interacting with my friends using Social Networking Sites (SNS) 2. I can express myself better with my friends when I use SNS *3. I prefer to talk to my friends personally rather than using other modes of communication. 4. I use SNS to contact my friends to discuss; a. academic requirements b. personal problems c. plan for studies/reunion d. latest issues 5. The use of SNS has enhanced my relationship with my friends. 6. I use SNS to argue/fight with my friends 7. I use SNS to solve problems/concerns with the help of my friends 8. I use SNS to solve problems/concerns with the help of my friend rather than with a. Family b. relatives c. others 9. I interact with my friends to: a. pass the time b. feel that I belong * 10. My friends parents are aware of my friends SNS 11. The more friends I add to my account the more popular I am. Average mean and interpretation Tv= 2.00 Tc= 2.48 Margin of error (0.05) Significant difference- not significant Scale of Interpretation: positively stated items 1 - 1.75 NI 1.76 - 2.5 - SI 2.51 3.25 MI 3.26 4 - HI * Negatively stated items 3.11 3.26 3.53 3.09 3.74 3.13 3.25 2.04 3.02 2.47 2.47 3.40 3.11 2.98 2.89 2.21 2.98 MI NI HI MI HI MI MI SI MI SI SI HI MI MI SI SI MI 2.84 3.34 3.42 2.85 2.75 3.06 3.14 1.38 2.78 2.56 2.66 2.70 3.10 3.07 3.02 1.97 2.81 MI NI HI MI MI MI MI SI MI MI MI MI MI MI SI SI MI 2.77 3.29 3.34 2.68 2.93 3.24 3.49 1.98 2.64 2.37 2.33 2.36 3.17 2.91 3.10 1.67 2.79 MI NI HI MI MI MI HI SI MI SI SI SI MI MI SI MI MI 2.57 3.43 3.42 2.75 3.25 3.09 3.10 1.95 2.83 2.17 2.17 2.45 3.14 2.82 3.12 1.93 2.77 MI NI HI MI MI MI MI SI MI SI SI SI MI MI SI MI MI 2.82 3.33 3.42 2.84 3.16 3.12 3.24 1.83 2.81 2.39 2.40 2.72 3.13 2.94 3.03 1.94 2.83 MI NI HI MI MI MI MI SI MI SI SI MI MI MI SI MI MI X 3.04 I I MI YEAR LEVEL II III X I X I 3.13 MI 3.11 MI Average IV X I 2.84 MI X 3.03 I MI

Scale of Interpretation: negatively stated items 1 - 1.75 HI 1.76 - 2.5 - MI 2.51 3.25 SI 3.26 4 - NI

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Table IV B shows the difference of the degree of influence of SNS in the internal relationships of high school students with their friends when group according to year level. Findings revealed that the item that has rendered high mean scores are items #4a,3,5,4c and 9. Item #4a rendered the highest mean score. It means that the respondents prioritized to contact their friends through SNS to discuss academic requirements. It implies that HS students help each other in doing their academic requirements. The may copy from each other by posting the answers through SNS. They may share ideas & opinions regarding their academic requirements. Hence it is easier for them to do their requirements instead they will go home & chat or post their concerns about their requirements through SNS. According to a site administrator written in www.online.college.orgin October 20, 2009, Facebook is an incredible learning tool. It facilitate communication like share book reviews, bring literature to life, schedule events, send messages, post class notes, facilitate classmate connections, make

announcements, post homework. According to de Boor et. al 2007 in his article Creating Research Guidelines online on Online Social & Educational Networking National School Boards Association, almost 60% of students who uses SNS talk about education topics online and, surprisingly, more than 50% talk specifically about school work. In contrary to Ahmed et. al 2011in his study a look out for academic impacts of SNS: A Student based perspective that SNS, are mainly used for non-academic purposes by students. Item #3 rendered the 2nd to the highest mean score. It means that respondents prefer to talk to their friend personally rather than other modes of communication. It implies that HS students develop confidence to talk personally to their friends. HS student feels that they are more closer when they interact personally and they can express themselves more when interacting personally. According to Allan 1989, he emphasizes the significance of a frequent level of face-to-face contact between friends in order to keep relationships active and alive. In contrary Stine in her Live Journal, The computer is a practical tool for effectively keeping in

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touch with friends when she does not have tome or occasion to meet them face-to-face, and similarly important tool for planning offline social meetings when she has time off. Her social life is largely shaped by how she manages to integrate online and offline social practices, enabling her to navigate between school, homework, & friends. In general, Social Networking is moderately influential to the interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family/ relatives when grouped according to year level as shown by the mean score of 2.83.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION This section presents the conclusion and recommendations of the study. Based from the results of the study, the researchers conclude the following; 1. Social networking enhances the existing relationships of high school students with their family, relatives and friends. 2. Despite the current communication technology, the respondents prefer face to face interaction with their family, relatives and friends. 3. The respondents allot more time in the use of the internet to communicate with their friends for academic purposes. 4. High school students have high regards to their parents in terms of decisions made related to the use of social networking. 5. Other forms of electric communication such as text messaging may affect the Interpersonal relationship of high school students with their family, relatives or friends. Based from the study the researchers recommend the following: 1. Future studies should consider other variables to further determine the degree of influence of Social Networking to interpersonal relationships of high school students, such as ethnicity because there are variations in degree of interpersonal relationships among each of ethnic groups. Another variable is that if the students particularly college

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students are engaged in a romantic relationship and how it is affected by social networking. 2. Another, future researches regarding this topic should try to focus on other means of electronic form of communication such as through cellular phones, other than SNS. 3. It is also interesting to conduct this study to college students where some of them are distant to their family, and also, during college life is where relationships are more intense, and they are more focused with their academic life. 4. Future researches should be directed at the degree of influence of social networking to interpersonal relationship of high school students which could be positive or negative, and according to how the students respond to it.

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APPENDICES A. Letter to the Dean Saint Louis University School of Nursing Baguio City Dr. Mary Grace L. Lacanaria Dean School of Nursing Saint Louis University Bonifacio Street, Baguio City Thru: Mrs. Carolina Pangwi Level III Department Head School of Nursing Saint Louis University Bonifacio Street, Baguio City Dear Madame: Greetings! We the undersigned BSN III Section J1, School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, are to conduct a research entitled, Influence of Social Networking Sites on the Interpersonal Relationships of High School Students. This study aims to determine the degree of influence of social networking sites on the interpersonal relationships of high school students; likewise, we would like to determine if there is a significant difference between the specified gender and year level. We would like to conduct our study in Saint Louis Laboratory High School at Navy Base, Baguio City. We will be using a questionnaire as our tool to gather data. We would like to ask for permission to allow us to conduct the said study. We are hoping for your favorable to this matter. Thank you and good day! Very truly yours, _________________ Adrian Stephen Cano BSN III Section J1 Group Representative __________________ Mrs. Imelda M. Jadormio Research Promoter Noted by: ________________ Carolina Pangwi, MSN Level III, Department Head

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B. Letters to CVI Experts Saint Louis University School of Nursing Baguio City Mr. Roderik Ortega Faculty School of Nursing Saint Louis University Bonifacio Street, Baguio City Dear Sir, Greetings! We, BSN III Section J1, School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, are to conduct a research entitled, Influence of Social Networking Sites to the Interpersonal Relationships of High School Students, as a requirement in the nursing research RLE. This study aims to determine the degree of influence of social networking sites on the interpersonal relationships of high school students; likewise, we would like to determine if there is a significant difference between the specified gender and year level. We have adapted the data gathering tool used in the research entitled The Influence of Social Networking Sites on the Interpersonal Relationships of Rogationist College Students we have asked permission from the authors of the said research to make some revisions of the questionnaire. In line with this, may we request that you please evaluate our data gathering tool. Kindly rate the attached questionnaire using the CVI. Please indicate your comments and suggestions for its improvement. We acknowledge with deep gratitude your patience in evaluating this material.

Very Truly Yours, _________________ Adrian Stephen Cano BSN III-J1 Representative

_________________ Mrs. Imelda Jadormio Research Promoter

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Saint Louis University School of Nursing Baguio City Mrs. Geraldine Delson Faculty School of Nursing Saint Louis University Bonifacio Street, Baguio City Dear Madam, Greetings! We, BSN III Section J1, School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, are to conduct a research entitled, Influence of Social Networking Sites to the Interpersonal Relationships of High School Students, as a requirement in the nursing research RLE. This study aims to determine the degree of influence of social networking sites on the interpersonal relationships of high school students; likewise, we would like to determine if there is a significant difference between the specified gender and year level. We have adapted the data gathering tool used in the research entitled The Influence of Social Networking Sites on the Interpersonal Relationships of Rogationist College Students we have asked permission from the authors of the said research to make some revisions of the questionnaire. In line with this, may we request that you please evaluate our data gathering tool. Kindly rate the attached questionnaire using the CVI. Please indicate your comments and suggestions for its improvement. We acknowledge with deep gratitude your patience in evaluating this material.

Very Truly Yours, _________________ Adrian Stephen Cano BSN III-J1 Representative

_________________ Mrs. Imelda Jadormio Research Promoter

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C. Letter to the Principal Saint Louis University School of Nursing Baguio City Dr. Joel S. Cabanilla Acting Principal Saint Louis University Laboratory High School C.M. Recto Street, Navy Road Saint Joseph Village, Baguio City Dear Sir: Greetings! We the undersigned BSN III Section J1, School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, are to conduct a research entitled, Influence of Social Networking Sites on the Interpersonal Relationships of High School Students. This study aims to determine the degree of influence of social networking sites on the interpersonal relationships of high school students; likewise, we would like to determine if there is a significant difference between the specified gender and year level. We would like to conduct our study in Saint Louis Laboratory High School at Navy Base, Baguio City. We will be using a questionnaire as our tool to gather data. We would like to ask for permission to allow us to conduct the said study. We are hoping for your favorable to this matter. Thank you and good day! Very truly yours, _________________ Adrian Stephen Cano BSN III Section J1 Group Representative ____________________ Mrs. Imelda M. Jadormio Research Promoter Noted by: _________________ Mrs. Carolina Pangwi Level III Department Head ____________________ Dr. Mary Grace Lacanaria Dean, School of Nursing

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D. Letter to the Respondents Saint Louis University Baguio City School of Nursing Dear Respondents, We, the undersigned are Third year students from Saint Louis University, School of Nursing, is conducting a study on Influence of Social Networking on the Interpersonal Relationship among High School students. In this connection we would like to solicit your honest and sincere answers to the attached questionnaires. Your cooperation will certainly contribute to the success of this study. We assure you that the information gathered will be held in strict confidence. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Very Truly Yours, Cano, Adrian Stephen Corpuz, Nowie Masado,Kevin Kent Pablo, Raphael Gregory Victorio, Rico Fil Belinan, Beberly Buen, John Lyssa Busacay, Aira Garduque, Ethel Joy Manangan, Diane Martin, Abigail Verzola, Donna Mae Mrs. Imelda Jadormio Research Promoter

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APPENDIX B. Data Gathering Tool Name (optional): Please put a check mark ( ) on the appropriate blank provided for; Gender: Male _________ Female __________ Year Level: I_______ II ________ III _________ IV _______ Do you own a computer? ___ Yes ___ No 1.How long, on average, do you spend using Social networks? ___ Less than 10 minutes ___ 10-30 minutes ___ 30-60 minutes sites ___ More than one hour ___ I dont use this method 2. How often do you use Social Networks? ___ Multiple times a day ___ A few times a month ___ Once a day ___ Rarely ever ___ A few times a week Age:

3. Which other social networking sites do you have accounts with? Please check ALL that apply. ___ MySpace ___ Friendster ___ LinkedIn ___ Facebook ___ Twitter Other (Please list:______________________________________ ) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Read the instructions carefully for each part of the questionnaire 2. Check the box corresponding to the answer you have chosen. I. FAMILY AND RELATIVES QUESTIONS STRONGLY AGREE 1. You want to interact more with your family with the use of SNS. 2. You prioritize on having quality time with your family vs. the use of SNS. 3. You always want to keep in touch and have a communication with your family through SNS (not living with the family). 4. Were you able to express yourself more with your family AGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY DISAGREE

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when using SNS. 5. You can balance your time with your family and when using SNS. 6. Your relationship with your family is much better when using SNS. 7. You obey the rules of your parents with regard to the use of SNS. 8. Youre ready to help when your family needs you rather than SNS. 9. You enjoy having time with your family rather than using SNS. 10. Do you postpone orders from your parents while using SNS? 11. Have you ever experienced arguing with your family though SNS? II. FRIENDS QUESTIONS 1. You want to interact more with your friends with the use of SNS. 2. You can relate to your friends better when you use SNS. 3. SNS makes you in good terms with your friends. 4. You prefer talking to your friends personally rather than through SNS. 5. SNS strengthen you relationship with your friends 6. You prefer to spend more time with your friends like hanging-out with them rather than through SNS. 7. You express yourself better to your friends through social networking sites. 8. You can open up yourself better to your friends through SNS. 9. You are ready to help your friends when they need you while using SNS. STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY DISAGREE

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10. You enjoy spending time with your friends rather than through SNS. 11. You are more focused on SNS rather than talking to your friends. 12. Do you spend more time using SNS rather than talking to your friends? 13. Have you ever experienced arguing with your friends through SNS? III. TEACHERS QUESTIONS 1. You want to interact more with your teachers with the use of SNS. 2. Do you focus on the lesson being discussed by your teacher rather than SNS. 3. You prioritize academic-related activities rather than SNS. 4. You can communicate with your teachers easily with the use of SNS. 5. SNS helped you much better in terms of asking your teachers regarding your school works. 6. You can easily talk or approach your teachers though SNS. 7. You can express yourself better to your teachers through SNS. 8. You can easily open up yourself to your teachers through SNS. 9. You prioritize tasks given by your teachers vs. SNS. 10. You enjoy interacting with your teachers though SNS. 11. You can easily get distracted when doing the tasks given by your teacher while using SNS.

STRONGLY AGREE AGREE

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APPENDIX C Statistical Treatment SAMPLING FORMULA Formula: 

Where: n stands for the actual sample of the population, N is the total population, and e is the margin of error Sample Computation Given: N= 1551 e=2.5%=0.05 Required: n = ? Solution: n = N / ( 1 + (Ne2)) n = 1551 / ( 1 + (1551 x 0.052)) n = 1551 / 4.8775 n = 317.99 ~ 318 Percentage frequency is the statistical treatment used to find out the profile of the respondents. Formula: Percentage frequency = Where: is frequency is the number of Sample computation: Given: f = 10 N = 100 Required: f% = ? Solution: f% =  f% = 10 

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Likert Scale is used to determine the level of agreement of the respondents to a statement. Formula: Likert Scale = Where: HS = highest score LS = lowest score Sample computation: Given: HS = 4 LS = 1 Solution:
 

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Appendix D. Dummy Tables TABLE 1.1 PROFILES OF RESPONDENTS CHARACTERISTICS OF FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE RESPONDENTS 1. YEAR LEVEL First year to Second year Third year to Fourth year TOTAL 2. GENDER Male Female TOTAL

I. Family QUESTIONS

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STRONGLY DISAGREE f %

1. You want to interact more with your family with the use of SNS. 2. You prioritize on having quality time with your family vs. the use of SNS. 3. You always want to keep in touch and have a communication with your family through SNS (not living with the family). 4. Were you able to express yourself more with your family when using SNS. 5. You can balance your time with your family and when using SNS. 6. Your relationship with your family is much better when using SNS. 7. You obey the rules of your parents with regard to the use of SNS.

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8. Youre ready to help when your family needs you rather than SNS. 9. You enjoy having time with your family rather than using SNS. 10. Do you postpone orders from your parents while using SNS? 11. Have you ever experienced arguing with your family though SNS? II. Friends QUESTIONS STRONGLY AGREE f % AGREE f % DISAGREE f % STRONGLY DISAGREE f %

1. You want to interact more with your friends with the use of SNS. 2. You can relate to your friends better when you use SNS. 3. SNS makes you in good terms with your friends. 4. You prefer talking to your friends personally rather than through SNS. 5. SNS strengthen you relationship with your friends 6. You prefer to spend more time with your friends like hangingout with them rather than through SNS. 7. You express yourself better to your friends through social networking sites. 8. You can open up yourself better to your friends through SNS. 9. You are ready to help your friends when they need you while using SNS. 10. You enjoy spending time with your friends rather than through SNS.

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11. You are more focused on SNS rather than talking to your friends. 12. Do you spend more time using SNS rather than talking to your friends? 13. Have you ever experienced arguing with your friends through SNS? III. Teachers QUESTIONS

STRONGLY AGREE f %

AGREE f %

DISAGREE f %

STRONGLY DISAGREE f %

1. You want to interact more with your teachers with the use of SNS. 2. Do you focus on the lesson being discussed by your teacher rather than SNS. 3. You prioritize academicrelated activities rather than SNS. 4. You can communicate with your teachers easily with the use of SNS. 5. SNS helped you much better in terms of asking your teachers regarding your school works. 6. You can easily talk or approach your teachers though SNS. 7. You can express yourself better to your teachers through SNS. 8. You can easily open up yourself to your teachers through SNS. 9. You prioritize tasks given by your teachers vs. SNS. 10. You enjoy interacting with your teachers though SNS. 11. You can easily get distracted when doing the tasks given by your teacher while using SNS.

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