Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the most common factors that distract BABA1
students of the University of St. La Salle from their studies during the second
semester of Academic Year 2014-2015 in Bacolod City. It aims to seek answer to
the following questions:
1. What are the common factors that distract BABA1 students from their
studies?
2. Among these factors, what is the most pervasive?
3. How do these factors affect their studies in terms of:
a. Attendance in classes?
b. Submission of requirements?
c. Accomplishment of homework?
d. Studying for test?

This survey is for our English 4 Research Study. We assure you that
everything that you have written in this questionnaire will only be used for
academic purposes and will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Name (Optional):
Section:

Gender:

1. Which of these factors distract you from your studies? (Check all that
applies)
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

Television and Movies

Cellphone and other Gadgets
Internet and Social Network
Family/Relatives
Peers/Friends/Classmates/Study Buddies
Personal Needs (e.g. hunger and sleepiness)
Expectations/Pressure
Environments Noise
Room or Place conditions (e.g. chair, table, temperature, lighting)
If you think of OTHERS please specify: _______________

2. Of the factors chosen, rank the three factors that greatly affect your studies.
( No. 1 as the most pervasive)
1.
2.
3.

3. How do these factors distract you from your studies?

Please answer truthfully.

a.Attendance in Class
Check Yes if you prefer the phrases below than to attend your classes and
False if otherwise
Yes

No

Id rather watch my favorite movies or T.V. shows

Id rather surf the net and socialize
Id rather attend family events/gatherings
Id rather go out and have fun with my friends
Id rather stay in bed

b.Submission of requirements/Accomplishment of homework

Check Yes if you can relate with the phrases below and No if otherwise.

Yes
I only make my homework and projects after I finish watching T.V or
movie
When Im using the internet for my project, I often spend more time on
Facebook and other social networks than on my research
My family seeks for my help in doing the household chores or helping
my younger siblings in their homework
I go out with my friends when I should be doing my projects
I tend to have long breaks for eating and sleeping thats why I often lack
time to finish my homework or project
I want my project to be perfect to satisfy the expectations of my teachers
and classmates but I need more time thats why I often pass late.

No

c.Studying for tests

Check Yes if you can relate with the phrases below and No if
otherwise.
Yes
I watch T.V. when I study
I place near me my cellphone or other gadgets when I study.
People like my friends often interrupt me when I study.
I take too many breaks when I study.
Its hard for me to find a proper place to study.
Im easily distracted with the noise around me.

Thank You

No