Are UST-CFAD Students Internet Addicts?

Are UST-CFAD Students Internet Addicts?

A research paper

Presented to

Professor Crisencio Paner

In Partial fulfillment

of the requirement for

Business Statistics Course

of the

Industrial Design Program

College of Fine Arts and Design

By:

Quesada, Dennise

Rodriguez, Raymark

San Pedro, Jocelyn

Santos, Joseph

4 IND-2

Chapter I

I. Background of the Study

The Internet and mobile technology are increasingly important to the educational and social lives of children, and are becoming a part of children’s identity.

With the advent of broadband and mobile access to the Internet giving young people access to the Internet any place and at any time, and thus 24/7 entertainment, interaction and communication, there is a real risk that children can become so immersed in their online world that it can seem to take over their lives. It is easy to see why some children and young people love spending many hours pursuing their interests, playing games, finding information and communicating with friends (and strangers) online. However, when this use becomes obsessive and at the expense of other aspects of a young person’s life, this use of the Internet could be problematic and could even be classified as Internet addiction.

This study by the researchers has drawn on other resources and serves as an introduction of the subject and will help you as fellow Internet users think about the issue of Internet addiction, what the indicators of addiction are and the tips for helping the younger generation. It will also highlight further resources and services that are available.

II. Statement of the Problem

Studies pointing out the dangers of our technology-enabled lifestyles are nothing new. Topics such the possibility of getting brain tumors from our cell phones and the danger of video game violence translating into real-world violence frequently pop up on the front pages of newspapers and web sites (including this one) around the world.

Another popular topic is addiction, specifically Internet addiction. Study says that Internet addiction is a serious problem, manifesting itself in between 5 percent and 10 percent of all surfers.

But despite the topic’s prominence, published studies on Internet addiction are scarce. Most are surveys, marred by self-selecting samples and no control groups. The rest are theoretical papers that speculate on the philosophical aspects of Internet addiction but provide no data.

Meanwhile, many psychologists even doubt that addiction is the right term to describe what happens to people when they spend too much time online.

"It seems misleading to characterize behaviors as ‘addictions’ on the basis that people say they do too much of them,” says Sara Kiesler, PhD, a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University and co-author of one of the only controlled studies on Internet usage, published in the September 1998 American Psychologist. “No research has yet established that there is a disorder of Internet addiction that is separable from problems such as loneliness or problem gambling, or that a pa ssion for using the Internet is long-lasting.”

Students tend to forget the real purpose of Internet specially on education. They prefer using it for gaming, social networking, googling, pornography, gambling, and other not essential for their studies in school.

III. Objectives of the Study

The objective of this study is to find out if the students of the College of Fine Arts and Design of the University of Santo Tomas are addicted on the Internet. This will further show the internet habits of the students of CFAD, their most frequently visited sites, and their purpose of frequently using the Internet.

IV. Significance of the Study

Studies such as this are useful in that they point out the fact that some people have a problem managing their online lifestyles along with ways of addressing the problem. The question remains as to whether there is any such thing as Internet addiction. Yes, people become addicted to certain online behaviors. In many cases, however, those behaviors look an awful lot like manifestations of “real-world” problems transported to the Internet.

This study will also address the behaviours and actions the CFAD students that may be affected by spending so much time in the Internet. This will further help us understand the reasons students use the Internet.

V. Scope and Limitation

This study will only cover the students from the College of Fine Arts and Design of the University of Santo Tomas. The study is limited to the present and past students of UST-CFAD.

Chapter II

I. Review of Related Literature

Internet

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide. It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks, of local to global scope, that are linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless and optical networking technologies. The Internet carries an extensive range of information resources and services, such as the inter-linked hypertext documents of the World Wide Web (WWW) and the infrastructure to support email.

Most traditional communications media including telephone, music, film, and television are reshaped or redefined by the Internet, giving birth to new services such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and IPTV. Newspaper, book and other print publishing are adapting to Web site technology, or are reshaped into blogging and web feeds. The Internet has enabled or accelerated new forms of human interactions through instant messaging, Internet forums, and social networking. Online shopping has boomed both for major retail outlets and small artisans and traders. Business-to-business and financial services on the Internet affect supply chains across entire industries.

Addiction

People with an addiction do not have control over what they are doing, taking or using. Their addiction may reach a point at which it is harmful. Addictions do not only include physical things we consume, such as drugs or alcohol, but may include virtually anything, such abstract things as gambling to seemingly harmless products, such as chocolate - in other words, addiction may refer to a substance dependence (e.g. drug addiction) or behavioral addiction (e.g. gambling addiction).

In the past addiction used to refer just to psychoactive substances that cross the blood-brain barrier, temporarily altering the chemical balance of the brain; this would include alcohol, tobacco and some drugs. A considerable number of psychologists, other health care professionals and lay people now insist that psychological dependency, as may be the case with gambling, sex, internet, work, exercise, etc. should also be counted as addictions, because they can also lead to feelings of guilt, shame, hopelessness, despair, failure, rejection, anxiety and/or humiliation.

When a person is addicted to something they cannot control how they use it, and become dependent on it to cope with daily life.

A habit may eventually develop into an addiction

Many of us can use substances or become engaged in activities without any significant problems. Some people, however, may experience damaging psychological and/or physical effects when their habit becomes an addiction.

What is the difference between a habit and an addiction?

· Addiction - there is a psychological/physical component; the person is unable to control the aspects of the addiction without help because of the mental or physical conditions involved.

· Habit - it is done by choice. The person with the habit can choose to stop, and will subsequently stop successfully if they want to. The psychological/physical component is not an issue as it is with an addiction.

Put simply - with a habit you are in control of your choices, with an addiction you are not in control of your choices.

Internet Addiction
Addiction to substances or activities can sometimes lead to serious problems at home, work, school and socially.

The causes of addiction vary considerably, and are not often fully understood. They are generally caused by a combination of physical, mental, circumstantial and emotional factors.

Addiction, often referred to as dependency often leads to tolerance - the addicted person needs larger and more regular amounts of whatever they are addicted to in order to receive the same effect. Often, the initial reward is no longer felt, and the addiction continues because withdrawal is so unpleasant.

When the government starts actively promoting the use of internet nationwide, people ranging from every age group are bound to venture into the cyberspace. Many users utilize the perils of internet and use it for the right purpose only but others fall prey to the dark side of internet. These people who are lured into the dark work internet are usually categorized as Internet addicts. Addiction may be considered as the condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something. In most cases it includes alcoholism, drug addiction, smoking, gambling and watching television etc. Previous research shows that internet can also be addictive [Griffiths, 1995; 1996]. An in depth look into the literature suggest that there are two different views while stating internet as addictive. On one side a collection of researchers believe that internet addiction can be compared with substance addiction whereas others are of the opinion that it has relevance with pathological gambling. There is a lot of difference in opinion and the available research does not pin point any evidence based cause for the internet to be termed as addictive [Grohol, 1999]. Even after the disagreement among researchers the following activities are generally categorized as addictive on the internet: Online Chatting, Online Shopping, Online Gambling, Exchanging messages using Online Message Boards, Browsing explicit sexual content and to some extent using emails.

In family arena a member of the family who has become an internet addict tends to withdraw from the family and spend a lot of time surfing the net and in a way moves away from the family. In many cases the other family members are of the view that internet had hijacked their close one from them. In relationships the partners who have ventured into the world of cyberspace start giving preference to internet over their other partner and are resulting in divorce in many cases [Welford, 1999]. In professional life or rather in the office people are spending more time in exchanging personal emails and messages through chatting rather than concentrating on their work and are loosing productive time. Even after many warnings the employees are continuing to do so and as a result are loosing their jobs. Another major problem that has increased substantially over the last decade in the use of the internet for sex related activities. This becomes even worse when children are exposed to such explicit material. This will be covered in detail in the following sections. Online gambling has become the second most hated menace after online pornography as this gives a lot of people an easy option to gamble 24 hours a day sitting in a relaxed atmosphere. As a result of this more and more people are becoming bankrupt.

Apart from the above consequences there are many other smaller damages that internet is having on individuals like provoking them to lie and cover-up for their addiction and keep secrets from their close ones. An entire book can written on this topic citing numerous real life examples but due to the limitations of this report the major negative effects of internet addiction therefore may be summarized as Families in crisis, Lost Jobs, College expulsion, destroyed marriage, deepening depression, mounting debts, broken trust, pedophiles stalking kids and teenagers breaking down.

Chapter III

I. Research Methodology

The researchers used books and online information as references. The researchers also used previous and existing survey results to gather more information for the study. The researchers conducted their own survey among the subjects, which are CFAD students of UST.

Chapter IV

I. Survey

·
Which year are you now in college?

1st year	2nd year
3rd year	4th year
Other (Please Specify):

·

Major in:

Industrial Design	Advertising Arts
Painting	Interior Design

· Where do you often use the internet?

Home

Computer shop

Mall

Wi-Fi Hotspots

Other (Please Specify):

· What are your reasons for using the internet?

Studies (homework, project, research, etc.)

Social Network (Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler)

Entertainment (Music and Movie streaming)

Gaming

Other (Please Specify):

· How often do you find that you stay on-line longer than you intended?

Rarely

Occasionally

Often

Always

· How often do you neglect household chores to spend more time on-line?

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

· Do you feel you have a problem limiting the time you spend on the internet?

Yes	No

· Have any of your friends or family members complained about the time you spend on the internet?

Yes	No

· Do you find it hard to stay away from the internet for several days at a time?

Yes	No

· Has either your work output or your personal relationships suffered as a result of spending too much time on the internet?

Yes	No

· Do you have troubling controlling your impulses to purchase items, products, or services on the internet?

Yes	No

· Do you derive much of your pleasure and satisfaction in life from being on the internet?

Yes	No

II. Survey Results

1) Which year are you now in college?

• 1st year

5 (14.3%)

• 2nd year

6 (17.1%)

• 3rd year

7 (20.0%)

• 4th year

17 (48.6%)

2) Major in:

• Industrial Design

20 (57.1%)

• Advertising Arts

10 (28.6%)

• Painting

1 (2.9%)

• Interior Design

4 (11.4%)

3) Where do you often use the internet?

• Home

29 (82.9%)

• Computer shop

6 (17.1%)

• Mall

0 (0.0%)

• Wi-Fi Hotspots

0 (0.0%)

• Other

0 (0.0%)

4) What are your reasons for using the internet?

• Studies (homework, project, research, etc.)

25 (71.4%)

• Social Network (Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler)

6 (17.1%)

• Entertainment (Music and Movie streaming)

3 (8.6%)

• Gaming

1 (2.9%)

• Other

0 (0.0%)

5) How often do you find that you stay on-line longer than you intended?

• Rarely

1 (2.9%)

• Occasionally

14 (40.0%)

• Often

13 (37.1%)

• Always

7 (20.0%)

6) How often do you neglect household chores to spend more time on-line?

• Always

4 (11.4%)

• Sometimes

29 (82.9%)

• Rarely

2 (5.7%)

• Never

0 (0.0%)

7) Do you feel you have a problem limiting the time you spend on the internet?

• Yes

25 (71.4%)

• No

10 (28.6%)

8) Have any of your friends or family members complained about the time you spend on the internet?

• Yes

25 (71.4%)

• No

10 (28.6%)

9) Do you find it hard to stay away from the internet for several days at a time?

• Yes

26 (74.3%)

• No

9 (25.7%)

10) Has either your work output or your personal relationships suffered as a result of spending too much time on the internet?

• Yes

27 (77.1%)

• No

8 (22.9%)

11) Do you have troubling controlling your impulses to purchase items, products, or services on the internet?

• Yes

9 (25.7%)

• No

26 (74.3%)

12) Do you derive much of your pleasure and satisfaction in life from being on the internet?

• Yes

26 (74.3%)

• No

9 (25.7%)

Chapter V

I. Conclusions

The labels “Internet Addiction”, “Internet Addiction Disorder,” “Pathological Internet Use,” “Problematic Internet Use,” “Excessive Internet Use” and “Compulsive Internet Use” have all been used to describe more or less the same concept, ex., that an individual could be so involved in their online use as to neglect other areas of their life. However, it would seem premature at this stage to use one label for the concept, as most of the studies conducted in the field so far had presented varying degrees of differences and conflicting results.

Most of these students use functions of the Internet that are not available in any other medium, such as chat rooms, galleries and exhibits on distant places, and forecasts. However, despite these differences, there seem to be some common findings, most notably reports of the negative consequences of excessive Internet use (neglect of work and social life, relationship breakdowns, loss of control, etc.), which are comparable to those experienced with other, more established addictions. In conclusion it would appear that if “Internet addiction” does indeed exist among CFAD students, it affects only a relatively small percentage of the student population.

CFAD students use the internet most of the time for their education. In the field of arts and design, students find the internet as an accessible tool to inform theirselves about the trends and latest updates of forecasts in the industry. Internet made globalization possible. With this, internet became the go-to guy of every student. Thus excessive and longer time spent on it is a minor factor to be labelled them as internet addicts.

References:

· Power of the Internet by Thomas Eddlem

· http://psychcentral.com/netaddiction/ Internet Addiction Guide

by John M. Grohol, Psy. D.

· http://www.netaddiction.com/resources/internet_addiction_test.htm

Professor's Curriculum Vitae:

CRISENCIO M. PANER

72 Manunggal St., Bgy. Tatalon, Quezon City,

Philippines 1113

CP : 0915-1429675 Email : panercris@gmail.com

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Biological Science (candidate)

University of Santo Tomas, Graduate School

• M.S. Microbiology

University of Santo Tomas

Thesis: “Chemical Control of Fungi Infesting Easel Oil Paintings at

University of Santo Tomas Museum of Arts and Sciences”

• Italian Scholarship Grant

Restoration and Conservation of Artworks Attacked by Biological Agents

Istituto Centrale Per Il Restauro, Rome, Italy (January 1-June 30, 2004)

• B.S. Biochemistry

University of Santo Tomas

• Professional Teaching Certification Program (Major in Biological Science)

Caloocan City Polytechnic College

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Instructor 5, CFAD, IPEA, Pharmacy, CTHM, University of Santo Tomas

SY 1995-Present

Subjects taught: Organic Chemistry lab., Statistics, College Algebra,

Algebra with Trigonometry, Business Math, Physics,

Plane & Solid Geometry, Environmental Science, Biology

• Part Time Instructor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help College, Manila

Subjects taught: Food Microbiology (Lecture and Laboratory)

• Part Time Instructor, St. Paul’s College, Quezon City

Subjects taught: Lec. & Lab: General Microbiology, Biochemistry, Microtechnique

• Part Time Instructor, Unciano Colleges and General Hospital, Inc., Manila

Subjects taught: Lec. & Lab: General Microbiology and Parasitology, Inorganic Chemistry,

Comparative Anatomy, Botany, Organic Chemistry, General Zoology,

Biology, Biochemistry

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

· Editor and Professional Consultant, MET Publishing House, Manila

· Microbiologist, Silver Swan Manufacturing Inc.,Panghulo, Malabon

· Biochemist, Watercare Philippines, Inc., Valenzuela City

· Food Production Researcher(Mushroom Culture), TWH, Inc., Cainta Rizal

· Review Director for LET, Center for Educational Excellence, Inc.

· Project Consultant on “Biodeterioration of Artworks”, Paper Conservation Laboratory, Archives Dept., Arzobispado de Manila

Projects: Conservation of paintings by Fernando Amorsolo, Botong Francisco,

Ben Cab, Cezar Legaspi, Simon Flores, Betsy Westerndorp

· Licensure Exams For Teachers (LET) Reviewer at:

- Malabon City University,MET Review Center, UST-College of Education, Caloocan Polytechnic College, Trinity College, & Center for Educational Excellence Inc.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• 10^th Placer (85.60%), Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET)
• Full College Scholarship by Lourdes Reyes Foundation
• Professional Civil Service Examinations, weighted ave: 86.49%
• Valedictorian, High School
• Salutatorian, Elementary
• Certificate of Appreciation as resource speaker on the topic “Visual Arts and Restorations”, Faculty-Student Art Forum, Beato Angelico Bldg.,UST.
• Recognition Award for invaluable support and committed service to HARIBON UST as adviser from 2002-2004
• Honored as 4^th Degree(highest degree) member of the Knights of Columbus

Given by Philippine District IV-NCR

· Loyalty and Faithful Award for 13 years of Service

Knights of Columbus UST- Faculty Council 4321

· Dedicated and Competent Service Award as LET Reviewer

Malabon City University

· Champion, Pautakan Quiz Bee for Coaches, UST

· Family of the Year Award

Knights of Columbus UST Faculty Council 4321

· UST Graduate School Thesis Writing Grant

UST Graduate School Alumni Association

· Certificate of Recognition for invaluable Contribution as Lecturer/Reviewer

Pilot Project on Review Classes for Licensure Examinations for Teachers

College of Education, UST

· Certificate of Appreciation as guest speaker on the topic “Products that Cause Cancer”, given by NEWAYS International (Phils.), Makati City

PUBLICATIONS

Book:

Co-author in LET Reviewer in Biology, 2006-2010 eds. Published by MET Inc.

ISBN # 97193249-6-1, sold in National Bookstores

Articles:

• Understanding Museum Pests: The Molds. CFAD Atelier Journal, University of Santo Tomas, Vol. 2 No. 1, 2003-2004, pp. 80-83
• On the Conservation of 20^th Century Color Photographs Attacked by Molds. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST., Vol. 2 No. 1, 2003-2004, pp. 106-113
• Witnessing the Glory of Italy in Its Art History and Ancient Spaces. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST, Vol. 3 No. 1, 2004-2005, pp. 55-72
• _______________. Panorama Magazine, November 13, 2005, pp. 12, 13, & 21.
• Deterioration of Paintings and Painting Components Caused by Microorganisms. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST., Vol. 3 No. 1, 2004-2005, pp. 91-94
• Microbial Deterioration of Painting Materials. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST., Vol. 3 No. 1, 2004-2005, pp. 94-97.
• Conservation of Paintings Attacked by Molds. In College Freshman English Book II. Agalabia, U., Aranda, R., et. al., pp. 124-125, UST Publishing House, 2004
• Today’s Restoration Establishments. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST., Vol. 4 & 5 No. 1, 2005-2006 & 2006-2007, pp. 95-99

RESEARCH WORK

· Indoor Air Quality of Beato Angelico Building of the University of Santo Tomas -Commissioned by UST (Nov. 2009-May 2010)

TRAINING /SEMINAR WORKSHOPS

• Seminar on Test and Measurement Evaluation

• Seminar on Principles/Philosophy of Education

· Faculty Development Seminar

• Traditional Filipino Art

• Curriculum Development
• Rubrics Development Across Disciplines
• Certificate on Adobe Photoshop
• Certificate on PC Troubleshooting and Networking
• The Ethics of Teaching
• Rights and Responsibilities of the Faculty Members, Academic and Administrative Officials and Office Staff Seminar
• UST-CFAD Planning and Development Seminar
• Shepherding the Shepherds
• Workshop on Syllabus Construction
• Textbook and Learning Materials Development
• Computer Literacy on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & MS Excel
• Symposium on Waste Management
• Ecological Symposium
• Bringing Out the Best in Me and the Best in You
• Integrating Media in Classroom Instruction( Design, Production, and Utilization of Media)
• Principles and Methods of Humane Educators
• Certificate on Basic Industrial Electronics
• Certificate on Information Technology
• Symposium on the Preservation of our Environment

· Research Colloquia on Indoor Air and Water Quality in Relation to Building Design

· Convention of Philippine Association of Academic Biochemists,

• 16^th Annual Convention of Philippine Biochemical Society
• Script Writing Workshop
• Basic Business and Financial Management

AFFILIATIONS

• Member, CFAD- Adhoc Committee on Math Department
• Member, CFAD-Adhoc Committee on Value Formation
• Board of Director

Philippine Association for the Scientific Conservation of Cultural Properties

• Deputy Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus UST Faculty Council No. 4321
• Auditor

College of Fine Arts & Design Faculty Association

• Adviser, HARIBON UST
• Business Manager, NOH-SCC Alumni Association
• Member, Outreach Program Committee

College of Architecture and Fine Arts

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, Filipino

OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS/TALENTS

• Computer operation using MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, Internet
• Computer Hardware repair and Software installations
• Website/Blog Construction
• Photography
• Swimming
• Playing Banduria
• Singing
• Riding ATV

WEBSITES/BLOGS

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3. http://cmpaner.blogspot.com (The Painting Doctor-“Restorer/Conservator”)

4. http://sulit.com.ph/3498047 (Research assistance/Thesis Assistance/Thesis Editing)

5. http://sulit.com.ph/4829772 (LET Review by a LET Topnotcher and Veteran Reviewer)

6. http://sulit.com.ph/5040331 (Lotto Secrets Revealed!)

7. http://sulit.com.ph/5058879 (Muscle Building Cookbook)

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9. http://sulit.com.ph/4973311 (Food Cart Franchise Business)

10. http://sulit.com.ph/4833582 (St. Peter Life Plan and Memorial Chapels)

11. http://sulit.com.ph/4186306 ( Art and Craft Materials)

12. http://sulit.com.ph/4621349 (Cleaning and Restoration of Paintings)

13. http://sulit.com.ph/4869897 (Natracare Food Supplements)

14. http://sulit.com.ph/4802983 (LET Reviewer Books)

15. http://sulit.com.ph/5021693 (Lose Weigh Program & Stop Hair loss Program)

PERSONAL PROFILE

Birth Date: May 15, 1969

Status: Married with 4 children

Religion: Roman Catholic

REFERENCES

• Dr. Urbano F. Agalabia, Ph.D.,Faculty member, UST-CFAD. Tel. 361-6176
• Dr. Irineo J. Dogma, Jr. Ph.D.,Faculty member, UST-Graduate School, Tel. 911-9443
• Prof. Jaime D. Delos Santos, Former Dean, College of Fine Arts, UST, Tel. 740-9703