Assessing the Perceived Impact of TikTok Usage on Reading Comprehension Skill of Grade 6 Pupils in Bagong Buhay B Integrated School

John Herbert R. Gulinao, Cherry Ann B. Macay, Angelica M. Relox, Loren Joy L. Resurreccion and Mary Janelovely B. Villero
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John Herbert R. Gulinao: Is a faculty member of Bulacan State University – Sarmiento Campus, a licensed professional teacher and holds a Master of Arts in Education.
Cherry Ann B. Macay: College Students of General Academics and Teacher Education (GATE) Department, Bulacan State University – Sarmiento Campus, University Heights, Brgy. Kaypian, City of San Jose del Monte, 3023, Province of Bulacan, Philippines
Angelica M. Relox: College Students of General Academics and Teacher Education (GATE) Department, Bulacan State University – Sarmiento Campus, University Heights, Brgy. Kaypian, City of San Jose del Monte, 3023, Province of Bulacan, Philippines
Loren Joy L. Resurreccion: College Students of General Academics and Teacher Education (GATE) Department, Bulacan State University – Sarmiento Campus, University Heights, Brgy. Kaypian, City of San Jose del Monte, 3023, Province of Bulacan, Philippines
Mary Janelovely B. Villero: College Students of General Academics and Teacher Education (GATE) Department, Bulacan State University – Sarmiento Campus, University Heights, Brgy. Kaypian, City of San Jose del Monte, 3023, Province of Bulacan, Philippines

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 181-186

Abstract: This study explored the impact of TikTok usage on the reading comprehension skills of Grade 6 pupils at Bagong Buhay B Integrated School, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. The study adopted a descriptive-correlational research design, employing quantitative methods to determine the relationship between the hours spent on TikTok and pupils’ reading comprehension skills in both Filipino and English. Data were collected from 34 Grade 6 pupils using validated questionnaires and Phil-IRI test results. Mann-Whitney U Test and Spearman correlation were used to analyze the data. Results revealed no significant difference in English and Filipino reading comprehension skills between high and low TikTok users. However, a significant negative correlation was found between the number of hours spent on TikTok and reading comprehension skills in Filipino. The findings suggest that excessive TikTok usage may affect pupils’ Filipino reading comprehension skills, implying the need to promote balanced digital consumption alongside traditional literacy skills development.

Date: 2025
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