Author

Jeanriel C. Lozano
Cebu Technological University – Main Campus
M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Corner R. Palma Street, Cebu City, Philippines 6000
Email: yenneylozano19@gmail.com

Abstract

This study assessed the influence of smart technology usage on the self-help skills of kindergarten learners at Natimao-an Elementary School during School Year 2025–2026. It specifically aimed to describe the learners’ profile, determine the extent of their smart technology usage at home, evaluate their level of self-help skills, and examine the significant relationship between the two variables. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive-correlational design, the study was conducted in a public elementary school in Carmen, Cebu, Philippines. Seventy-five (75) parents of kindergarten learners were selected through stratified random sampling as respondents. Data were gathered using an adopted survey questionnaire with Likert-scale items. Statistical tools included frequency, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s r correlation. Results indicated that learners had proficient self-help skills with advanced performance in hygiene and toileting. Smart technology usage was moderate, primarily for educational purposes under parental supervision. Pearson’s r analysis revealed a negligible positive correlation indicating no significant relationship between smart technology usage and self-help skills. The study concluded that factors such as parental involvement and consistent routines play a more critical role in developing self-help skills than technology exposure alone. It is recommended that parents and teachers continue to reinforce hands-on daily routines while integrating technology as a supplementary, guided tool. A Home–School Reinforcement Strategy Plan was proposed to sustain and enhance learners’ independence through collaborative efforts.

Keywords: Early childhood education, self-help skills, smart device exposure, descriptive-correlation, enrichment plan, Carmen, Cebu, Philippines

DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0501711

Recommended citation:
Lozano, J. C. (2026). The influence of smart technology usage on the self-help skills among kindergarten learners. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (1), 7861-7878. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0501711

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