Learning in the Midst of Noise: Student Concentration and Academic Performance in the Digital Age in San Pedro Integrated School, Sulangon District, Dapitan Division
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student concentration, academic performance, digital age, social media distraction, learning environment.Abstract
This study examined the relationship between student concentration and academic performance in the digital age at San Pedro Integrated School, Sulangon District, Dapitan Division. Specifically, it sought to determine the level of students’ concentration amid digital distractions and their academic performance in terms of grades. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed with student-respondents selected through random sampling, using a standardized Likert-scale questionnaire. Data were gathered from selected classes and analyzed using mean and Pearson correlation to determine relationships between variables. The students’ level of concentration obtained a composite mean of 3.18 interpreted as “moderate,” indicating occasional distraction due to mobile phones and social media use. This indicates that while learners remain engaged in lessons, frequent notifications and online activities intermittently reduce sustained attention during classroom instruction. Meanwhile, academic performance recorded a mean grade of 85.6 interpreted as “satisfactory,” suggesting that students are still able to meet academic expectations due to adaptive learning strategies and teacher support in the learning environment. Furthermore, a significant relationship was found between concentration and academic performance, implying that higher focus leads to better academic outcomes. The finding emphasizes the importance of improving focus management strategies to enhance students’ academic outcomes in digitally enriched classrooms. The study concludes that digital distractions moderately affect concentration but do not fully hinder academic success and schools should implement digital discipline policies and structured classroom monitoring systems in place.
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