THE RELATIONSHIP OF INTERNET ADDICTION AND SELF-ESTEEM

OF GRADE 12 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGIES STUDENTS AT NEXT GENERATION
TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE

A Practical Research Proposal

Presented to the Senior High School Department
Next Generation Technological College

In Partial Fulfillment of
the Requirements for the Senior High School
Technical-Vocational Track

AERON M. DELAPEÑA
JOSHUA TAN
AGIES SEACIO
CHRIS JOHN SACDALAN
RENALDO ALPABETE

April 2024
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This thesis proposal entitled, “THE RELATIONSHIP OF INTERNET

ADDICTION AND SELF-ESTEEM OF GRADE 12 INDUSTRIAL STUDENTS AT
NEXT GENERARION TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE”, prepared and submitted
by 12 Nazareth - Group 3 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Senor
High School, Technical-Vocational Track has been examined and recommended for
acceptance and approval for oral communication.

MARY SUNSHINE C. EVANGELISTA

Research Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of _____ on

October, 2023

ARTHUR PAUL P. TORRES CRISTINA H. CARPIO

Panel Panel

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Senior High School

ARTHUR PAUL P. TORRES CRISTINA H. CARPIO

Principal Officer-in-Charge
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Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction

What is Internet addiction and self-esteem? Internet addiction and self-esteem are common

problems in students and other people and negatively affect cognitive functioning, lead to

poor academic performance and engagement in hazardous activities, and may lead to

anxiety and stress. Behavioral addictions operate on a modified principle of the classic

addiction model. And they almost don’t eat or sleep; they neglect what they should do. It’s

hard for them to sleep and take care of themselves, almost as if I don’t do social media or

play online games. They can barely communicate, and they want to imitate what they are

watching, and they tend to compare themselves with what they watch and read on social

media and online games. They almost lose communication outside and hardly go out of

their comfort zone. Recent research has placed increasing emphasis on Internet misuse and

its consequences, both psychological and behavioral, among young people [7-10]. Such

consequences include the emergence of possible behavioral alterations, loss of control,

school failure, social isolation and an increase in family conflict [6, 11]. Several studies

have reported correlations between Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) and depression [12

The relationship between Internet addiction and self-esteem has been investigated in

several studies. These studies have revealed that personality traits, self-esteem and
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psychiatric disorders are associated with Internet addiction [18]. Young (1998) reported

that the vast majority of Internet addicts have a history of depression and anxiety. Low

self-esteem has also been reported [19]. In some other studies, self-esteem has emerged as

a factor associated with Internet use and problematic Internet use. In addition, research on

self-esteem and use of the Internet includes studies examining adolescents’ use of some

social networking sites and its association with their self-esteem. These studies have shown

that adolescents with low self-esteem tend to spend more time on social networking sites

than those with higher self-esteem [20-22].

In the present study, our objective was to determine the prevalence of Internet addiction

and its relationship with depression and self-esteem among students. To this end, we

investigated depression and self-esteem and their relationship with the Internet addiction

among students.

Statement of the Problem

The main purpose of this research is to determine if there is a significant

relationship between internet addiction and self-esteem.

Specifically, this will answer the following questions.

1. Does internet addiction positively correlates with self-esteem?

2. Does internet addiction negatively correlates with self-esteem?

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Hypotheses

H1: There is a significant relationship between internet addiction and self-esteem

H0: There is no significant relationship between internet addiction and self-esteem

Conceptual Framework

Internet
Internet addiction Sellf-esteem

addiction
Independent Variable (IV) Dependent Variable (DV)

Figure 1: Shows the relationship of internet addiction and self-esteem

Independent Variable (IV): mental health of the general public’s perception

about mental health treatment.

Dependent Variable (DV): Self-esteem is the cause of behavior. An individual is

said to behave in a particular manner because of a high or low level of self-esteem.

Through knowledge of the variable, then we can try to predict and understand behavior.

Theoretical Framework

According to Griffiths (2006), the study’s sample included 324 teenagers from

Trabzon, Turkey. As tools for gathering data, the Internet Addiction Scale and

Coopersmith Self-Esteem Scale were utilized. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation
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Coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis were used to examine the obtained

data.

The results demonstrated a significant and adverse relationship between Internet

addiction and general self-esteem, social self-esteem, family-home self-esteem, and

overall self-esteem. Furthermore, it was discovered that important predictors of Internet

addiction included social self-esteem and family-home self-esteem. These findings were

discussed, and some judgments were reached.

Scope and Delimitation

This study will investigate the relationship of internet addiction and self-esteem

among the Grade 12 Information and Communication technology students who are

currently enrolled in Next Generation Technological College Senior High School located

at Plaridel, Bulacan, a total number of respondents are 76 from the Information and

Communication Technology students.

The study is delimited the Grade 11 Information and Communication students

and grade 11 and 12 Home economics and also the grade 11 and grade 12 Industrial Arts

who currently enrolled in Next Generation Technological College Main Campus and

Annex Campus.
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Significance of the Study

Parents: Research on internet addiction and self-esteem can help parents

identify signs of excessive internet use and low self-esteem in their

children

Teacher / Principal: Research on internet addiction and self-esteem can

equip teachers with the knowledge to identify signs of excessive internet

use and low self-esteem among their students.

Students: Understanding the impact of internet addiction on self-esteem

can empower students to take control of their digital habits and prioritize

their overall well-being.

Definition of Terms

Depression – It is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent

feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in

activities.

Internet addiction – Internet addiction refers to a compulsive and

excessive use of the internet that interferes with daily activities,

relationships, and overall well-being.

Internet addiction can have significant impacts on mental health.

Self-esteem – Self-esteem refers to an individual’s overall perception and

evaluation of their own worth and value. It involves having a healthy

sense of self-worth and confidence in one’s abilities.

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Chapter 2

REVIEW AND RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature

Internet addiction in adolescents is influenced by various factors, both of them

are loneliness and self-esteem. Therefore, this study aims to examine the loneliness and

price to internet addiction in adolescents. The subjects in this study were 35 adolescents

(23 female students and 12 male students) who are still in Junior High School (SMP) and

Senior High School (SMA) in Kota Ternate at the age of 14-17 years old. The sampling

technique used was the simple random sampling technique. The data was collected by

using questionnaires using scales as the instrument. The instrument reliability technique in

this study was the Cronbach Alpha. The data were analyzed using the multiple regression

technique. The results show that loneliness and self-esteem could predict Internet addiction

in adolescents.

To determine the costs and advantages of internet addiction and its connection

to self-esteem, Shotton (1991) performed study. His research found that people use the

internet more frequently when they have lower self-esteem. He went on to say that there is

a correlation between high internet addiction and low self-esteem. Griffith (2000) did

research to examine the link between internet addiction and self-esteem. He went on to link

people's happiness with themselves to internet addiction by highlighting how when people

have bad opinions of themselves, they view the internet as a way to make up for those
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negatives, which develops into a dependency. Internet addiction among teenagers living in

Turkey was studied by Ko, Yen, and Chen in 2005. Murli and George (2007) conducted

research to examine the relationship between internet addiction and self esteem.

The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship of self-esteem and

depression with Internet addiction in university students. The present descriptive-analytic

correlation study involved 408 students (150 female and 258 male) who had been selected

by means of a cluster sampling method from among all the students studying in Birjand

Islamic Azad University. Students were evaluated through the Beck Depression Inventory

(BDI), Cooper Smith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI) and Internet Addiction Test (IAT).

The results indicated that 40.7% of the students had Internet addiction. A significant

correlation emerged between depression, self-esteem and Internet my addiction.

Regression analysis indicated that depression and self-esteem were able to predict the

variance of Internet addiction to some extents

Teens’ addiction to the Internet. The study’s sample included 324 teenagers from

Trabzon, Turkey. As tools for gathering data, the “Internet Addiction Scale” and

“Coopersmith Self-Esteem Scale” were utilized. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation

Coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis were used to examine the obtained

data.The results demonstrated a significant and adverse relationship between Internet

addiction and general self-esteem, social self-esteem, family-home self-esteem, and overall

self-esteem. Furthermore, it was discovered that important predictors of Internet addiction

included social self-esteem and family-home self-esteem. These findings were discussed,

and some judgments were reached.

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Chapter 3

METHODOLOGY

This chapter contains the part of the study that discusses the method of the study,

population and sample. It shows the discussion of the research methodology of the study

the subject, sampling technique, research instrument, the data gathering procedure and the

statistical tools on how the study was made.

Research Method

The researcher uses quantitative research because variables can be measured and

also it is a non-experimental because data cannot be manipulated or controlled. It is

correlation because this research is describing the relationship of two variables.

Participants and Sampling

The research used simple random sampling in obtaining the participants. The

participants the study 12 Information and Communication Technology students who were

currently enrolled in Next Generation Technological College Senior High School located

at Plaridel, Bulacan, a total number of respondents are 76 from the Information and

Communication Technology Student

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Research Instrument

Internet Addiction Test

The questionnaire measure’s the degree to which a person is addicted to the internet

Scoring procedure

• Add up the score and use the following information to interpret the results

• 20-39 points: you are an average online user you may surf the web a bit too long

at times, but you have to control over your usage.

• 40-69 points: you are experiencing frequent problems because of the internet. You

should consider their full impact of your life.

• 70-100 points: your internet usage is causing significant problem in your life you

need to address them now.

Self-esteem Scale

This scale measures self-esteem of school-age children ten years old and above. The HSS

consist of three ten item subscales that are area specific (Peer, School, Home). The sum

of all thirty items is viewed as general self-esteem measure. Items are chosen to include

both self-evaluative and other evaluative items.

Scoring Procedure

• After reverse scoring negatively worded items, the items for this subscale are

summed using the following scale: A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, D = 4.

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• The three subscale scores are totaled to produce the score for the general self –

esteem scale.

• Higher scores indicate Higher self-esteem.

Data Gathering Procedure

This section shows the step by step on how the data will be collected.

1. The researchers will ask the permission to the principal office.

2. The researchers will proofread or check the questionnaire

3. After the check the questionnaire, the researchers will ask the permission to

the instructor.

4. The researchers will ask the permission to the participants or students.

5. The researchers will conduct the survey to the students.

6. After the survey, the researchers will collect the data that was used.

7. The researchers will analyze the result.

Statistical Treatment

In this section it shows the formula of Pearson Correlation Coefficient on how

the method or data is already analyzed using internet addiction and self-esteem test
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Chapter 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETAITON OF DATA

AGE RANGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

16 0 0%
17 31 63%
18 10 21%
19 2 4%
20 above 6 12%
TOTAL 49 100%
Based on the demographic profile, majority of the participants ages 17 and 18 got 63%

and 21% respectively. While, participants ages 16, 19 ,20 and 21 made up 0% , 4% , and

12% of the total population.

Distribution of respondents FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

accorting to gender
MALE 30 61%
FEMALE 19 39%
TOTAL 49 100%
Based on the demographic profile, out of 49 participants, 30 are male and 19 are female,

this makes the male participants 61% while the female participants 39% of the total

population of this survey.

Distribution of respondents FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

accorting to location
plaridel 27 55%
guiguinto 1 2%
malolos 11 22%
baliuag 1 2%
pulilan 9 19%
TOTAL 49 100%
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This table represents the correlation analysis of the data gathered information. The

independent variable which means the result of the internet addiction and self esteem,

which is the general point average of the respondents. The researchers achieved the

sample of 49 participants to reach 95% of level of confidance and 5% margin of error

according to the research advisor 2006. The multiple r is 0.1713 which leads to very

weak correlatin based on the rule of thumb and the significance f is 0.23 which is no

sognificant relationship to research advisor 2006, this finding suggest that there is no

significant releationship between the two variables so therefore the researchers accept the

null hypothesis and reject the alternative hypothesis.

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Chapter 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMARY

The main purpose of this research is to determine the relationship of internet

addiction and self-esteem.

The researcher uses quantitative research because variables can be measured

and also it is a non-experimental because data cannot be manipulated or controlled. It is

correlation because this research is describing the relationship of two variables.

The research used simple random sampling in obtaining the participants. The

participants the study 12 Information and Communication Technology students who

were currently enrolled in Next Generation Technological College Senior High School

located at Plaridel, Bulacan, a total number of respondents are 76 from the Information

and Communication Technology Student Research

CONCLUSION

The result represents the correlation analysis of the data gathered information. The

independent variable which means the result of the internet addiction and self esteem,
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which is the general point average of the respondents. The researchers achieved the

sample of 49 participants to reach 95% of level of confidance and 5% margin of error

according to the research advisor 2006. The multiple r is 0.1713 which leads to very

weak correlation based on the rule of thumb and the significance f is 0.23 which is no

sognificant relationship to research advisor 2006, this finding suggest that there is no

significant releationship between the two variables so therefore the researchers accept the

null hypothesis and reject the alternative hypothesis

RECOMMENDATIONS

Research on internet addiction and self-esteem can help parents identify signs of

excessive internet use and low self-esteem in their children.

Research on internet addiction and self- esteem can equip teachers with the

knowledge to identify signs of excessive internet use and low self-esteem among their

students.

Understanding the impact of internet addiction on self-esteem can empower

students to take control of their digital habits and prioritize their overall well-being.
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APPENDIX A

RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
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APPENDIX B

DOCUMENTATION PHOTO
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APPENDIX C

RESEARCHER’S RESUME
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