Research

Effects of Computer Games through their Academic Performance of College Student

A Research Proposal Presented to the Faculty of
Information Technology Department
School of Information and Computing Science
University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement of the
Course Research Method for BSIT for the Degree
Bachelor of Science and Information Technology

ELMER JUNMAR T. SAMONTE
JEFFREY RAMIREZ
CARLO CABBUAG
KRISTIAN MARAGGUN
MARCK CONTAYOSO
MIKO-JAY MANANGUIT

January 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem and Research Questions
Significance of the Studies
Literature Review
Underpinning Theory (if applicable) or Linking Statement
Discussion of Literature by Themes
Hypotheses (if any)
Research Paradigm/Research Simulacrum

Methods
Participants/Subjects/Respondents
Specific Method and Research Design (If applicable)
Instruments and Procedures
Data Analysis
Instrument (Questionnaire, Attitudinaire, etc.) Reference Appendices
Literature Matrix
Variable Matrix
Synthesis Tally
Data Collection Forms

APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course Research Method for BSIT, this research proposal entitled
Submitted by ELMER JUNMAR SAMONTE, JHON CARLO CABBUAG, JEFFREY RAMIREZ, MIKO MANANGUIT, KRISTIAN MARAGGUN, JAN FILLIP BARIUAN, MARCK CONTAYOSO and JOHN PETER DUALAN is hereby presented for final approval.

Mrs. Joyce Arao, MIT Subject Instructor
Approved by the panel of examiner on January __ 2015 with a grade of ________

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

SICS Dean

Member Member

Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course Research Proposal for BSIT for the Degree Bachelor of Information of Technology.

Luisa B. Aquino Date Dean, SICS

Introduction

Computer games are the most popular entertainments in modern societies and they target a variety of people in different ages. The addiction to the rivalry and excitements of the games make them the most common recreational programs for today's teenagers, so that they do anything to reach a higher level of the game, they immerse in the game so much that they completely separate from their surroundings. Challenging with the obstacles and reaching a higher level in the game, make the players excited and losing the game make them anxious.(According to: Morrision M, Krugman DM. A look at mass and computer mediated technologies: Understanding the roles of television and computers in the home. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media. 2001;)

Development of electronic and computer games are a great threat for youth and adolescents and can lead to psychological disorders and depression in these groups. In previous times, kids were involved playing with other children, but children of today spend most of their time on computer games as soon as they understand and acquainted with them, while these games cannot create any emotional and human relationship.(According to: Klin JD, Freitag E. Enhancing motivation using an instructional game. Journal of Instructional Psychology. 1991;)

Several researcher have been concerned about the potential for some people to demonstrate pathological patterns of behavior using Computer, Internet and Video Game Technologies (According to: Chiu,2004,Fisher,1994,Griffith,2000)

Children's and adolescents attractions to the computer games cause many mental, physical and social problems for them. These effects are stimulating anger and violence, obesity, epilepsy due to games, social isolation, and other physical and mental damages. Many psychologists and mental health professionals have paid attention to the effects of these games.
According to : Ahmadi S. Social effects of computer games on male students in third year of guidance school in Isfahan city. Quarterly of public culture [Persian] 1998;

Some Researcher like Griffiths, Fisher and etc. Find out cited as Students cited social interaction as one of the principal reasons for their game playing In which Several risk factor are taking effect to Real life of a Student

Statement of Objectives This research proposal aims to fully understand the aims to understand the effects of Video Games Addiction. Specifically this research proposal aims to answer the following:

Is playing Computer Video Games

Significance of the Study

This study aims to explore a new research for behavior and factors affecting a student to play Computer Video Games. Through this research will know the primary reason why the student do not stop playing computer games where they got too obsession in Video Game Addiction.. This will benefit the student in early can be educated what are the different risk factors and how to overcome the Video Game Addiction of a student.

Literature Review

Time spent playing video games and scholastic performance
Many parents and educators have expressed consternation that their children’s academic results will be adversely affected by the amount of time spent playing video games. One parent even told the local broadsheet. The Straits Times that controlling the amount of time playing video games is more important than regulating the type of video games children play.

Previous research findings on the relationship between the amounts of time spent playing computer video games and academic performance have been mixed. Some video gaming effect studies have shown that scholastic achievement

Survey Questionnaire

Dear Respondents,
The SICS Department is conducting a survey of student’s behavior through Computer Video Games. Please answer completely every item with all sincerity and honesty. Rest assured that all your answers will be held in strict confidentiality.
Thank you.
Name (Optional): ______________________________ Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female
Department: _____________ Course: __________________________
Direction: Please think of the game(s) you currently play the most and select them below: (put check to your preffered choice)

1.What type of Genre of Games you’ve been playing?
Put check to your choices.(1 or more is check is ok!)
[ ] 1.Adventure
[ ] 2.Puzzle
[ ] 3.Role Playing
[ ] 4.Simulation
[ ] 5.Strategy 2.Why do you play computer games?
[ ] 1.Avoid Vices (ex.drugs/liquor).
[ ] 2.Avoid Boredom strikes.
[ ] 3.Escape you from real life problems.
[ ] 4.Because your friend is inviting you to play Computer Games.
[ ] 5.Other specify: __________________

3. Do you feel like your Scheduling your life to meet your gaming needs?
Arrange your priority
Highest as the 1st priority, and so on.
[ ] 1.Meal
[ ] 2.Transportation
[ ] 3.Games
[ ] 4.School Supplies
[ ] 5.Personal hygiene
Others. Please specify: _____________________________

4.What attracted you to the game in the first place?
[ ] 1.Game Sites
[ ] 2.Friends
[ ] 3.Curiosity
[ ] 4.Entertainment 5.How long have you been playing Computer Video Games?

[ ] 1 .1 to 6 months
[ ] 2. 7 to 1yr
[ ] 3. 1 to 3 yrs.
[ ] 4. 4 to 6 yrs.
[ ] 5. 7 to 9 yrs. 6.How frequently do you spend playing online games?

[ ] 1.Everyday
[ ] 2.Once a week
[ ] 3. 3 to 6 times a week

If you answered “Everyday”:

How much time do you spend normally per game session in a day?
[ ] 1.Less than hour
[ ] 2.Less than 3 hrs.
[ ] 3.Less than 6 hrs.
[ ] 4.Other Specify: _____________

7. Have you ever lied to family or friends about how much time you play video games?

[ ] 1.Always [ ]2. Sometimes [ ] 3.Never

8. Do you prefer playing games then spending time with your family?

[ ] 1. Yes [ ]2. No

9. Are you excited in looking forward to your next gaming experience?

[ ] 1.Yes [ ] 2.No

10. Do you sometimes skip household chores in order to spend more time playing video games?
[ ] 1. Yes [ ] 2.No

11. Do you skip class in order for you to play?
[ ] 1. Yes [ ] 2.No

12. Do you refuse to accept time limits set for video gaming and on-line use?

[ ] 1.Yes [ ] 2.No

13. Do you prefer playing games to going out?

[ ] 1. Yes [ ] 2. No

14. Do you sometimes do not finish your homework/seatwork just to play video games?

[ ] 1 No [ ] 2. Yes

15. Have you ever done poorly on a school assignment or test because you spent too much time playing video games?

[ ] 1.No [ ]2. Yes

16. Are you unable to find new activities of interests in other real life?

[ ] 1. No [ ] 2.Yes

17.Have you tried stopping yourself from playing games?

[ ] .1.Yes [ ] 2. No

If “Yes”:
How do you feel about it?
[ ] 1.Lonely/Bored
[ ] 2.Unsatisfied
[ ] 3.Irritable
[ ] 4.Discontented
After stopping yourself, do you feel successful or did you go back playing games?
[ ] 1.Yes [ ] 2.No
How many days were you able to resist playing games?
[ ] 1. 0-3 Days
[ ] 2. 4-7 Days
[ ] 3. 2 Weeks
[ ] 4. 3 Weeks
[ ] 5. 1 Month
Others, specify: ______________
COMMENTS:

Gamer Questionnaire
Dear Respondents,
The SICS Department is conducting a survey of student’s behavior through Computer Video Games. Please answer completely every item with all sincerity and honesty. Rest assured that all your answers will be held in strict confidentiality.
Thank you.
Name (Optional): ______________________________ Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female
Department: _____________ Course: __________________________
What Age did you start playing Computer Video Games?
[ ] 4-6 yrs. Old
[ ] 7-9 yrs. Old
[ ] 10-12 yrs. Old
[ ] 13-15 yrs. Old
[ ] 16-18 yrs. Old
[ ] 19-21 yrs. Old Family
1. Are you come from a broken Family?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

2. Are you always alone in your house?
[ ] YES [ ] NO
3. Is your Parents always busy working in which they have no time in you?

[ ] YES [ ] NO ` 4. Are you Parents quarreling when you are at home? [ ] YES [ ] NO
4. Are your Parents having favoritism in your brothers/sisters?
[ ] YES [ ] NO
Academic Performance
1. Is your grade decrease when you start playing computer video games?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

2. Do you skip class/lies to your teacher just to play computer video games?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

3. Does your teacher is too boring in which you preferred playing?
[ ] YES [ ] NO
4. Are you pressured in your studies in which you just play to escape for peer pressure?

[ ] YES [ ] NO
5. Are you always get low score in Exam/Quizzes In which you play to forget your scores?

Social Life
1. Is your friend invites you to play computer video games?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

2. Did you play computer video games because all of your friends play too?
[ ] YES [ ] NO
3. Do you feel like they needed you in which you cannot stop playing computer games?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

4. Do you gather more friends in computer video games that in your real life?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

5. Do you feel like your IN to social life if you play computer games like your friends?

[ ] YES [ ] NO