Gadget usage and academic disposition of Grade VI pupils in a public elementary school: Basis for the development of a responsible gadget user campaign material

Abstract

This study determined the correlation between gadget usage and the academic disposition of the pupils among the Grade VI pupils. The result of the study is a determining factor in the content of the campaign materials that were produced. The subjects were 101 Grade VI pupils of Ungka II Elementary School during the school year 2019-2020. A researcher-made questionnaire validated by three experts and tested for its reliability was used as a research instrument. Frequency, Percentage, Mean, Correlation and Cramer’s V were used as statistical tools. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Software version 22.0 was used for data analysis. Results revealed that there is no significant relationship between the gadget usage of the Grade VI pupils and their academic disposition. Specifically, in terms of utilizing gadget use for gaming purposes and for study proved to have the highest correlation among the variables, resulting to only a fairly satisfactory grade. It was concluded that learners should avoid spending time on online gaming and video streaming sites and should they choose to study using the Internet, using the Internet for 30 minutes is highly recommended.