Chapter VI: Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations

CHAPTER VI

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This study was conducted to determine the effects of watching anime and reading manga unto the study habits of second year college students of the University of the Philippines Cebu College.Twenty Second Year College students of the University of the Philippines Cebu College were the respondents of this study. The inquiry was conducted on the school year 2011-2012.

Findings:

1. 90% of the respondents started watching or were exposed to anime and manga when they were still 2 to 13 years old. These are the years when the respondents are still in kindergarten or in elementary. This means that many anime enthusiasts today were exposed to anime and manga early during their childhood. The researchers found out that most of the respondents who watch anime and read manga everyday were exposed when they were still 2 - 7 years old. Most of them spend more time watching anime and reading manga than studying. Four out of the 11 respondents who started watching at two to seven years old watch anime everyday while the other four only watch when they feel like it. This means that early exposure to anime and manga does increase your chances of getting 'addicted' to anime and manga.

2. Most of the respondents prefer to not study everyday and only when exams are near which shows that majority of the student's time is spent watching anime and reading manga at home seeing as exams aren't held everyday. During the weekends, most students answered that the watch anime and read manga for two - 12 hours.

3. 92% of the respondents watch anime and read manga only when they feel like it. However, after reconfirmation through the interview of the respondents who answered as such, the researchers verified that they allot more time for watching anime and reading manga rather than use the free time to study their lessons.

4. 50 % of the respondents give equal priority to both their projects and time to watch anime and manga. They set aside time to do schoolwork first before watching. However, the data, shows that when exams or deadlines are really near, the respondents work on their projects and study for their exams immediately.

5. Respondents prioritize the discussions given by the instructor during class hours. The respondents know that class hours are used for learning and should not be used for things that they can do later. However, data shows that when they are not in class, they are free to talk about anything without worrying about missing important notes and ideas from the instructor. Researchers find that the respondents know how to set their priorities well at school.

6. During group sessions set for studying, 60 % of the respondents prefer to not discuss anime, characters or new updates. However, through the interview, a few respondents confessed that they cannot engage into anime discussions because their study mates either do not watch anime and/or do not appreciate distractions during study time.

Conclusion

Based on our findings, the researchers conclude that the studying habits of the second year anime enthusiasts of the University of the Philippines Cebu College are indeed affected by watching anime and reading manga. However, they give their full attention during class hours, not allowing anything to distract and interrupt them from listening to the instructor. However, once at home, they will find time to engage into anime and manga, whether it is to chat with other anime fans and/or spending the time watching and reading.

Recommendations

Based on the findings, the researchers recommend that:

1. Seeing as early exposure to anime and manga can affect the attitude of a toddler toward these Japanese creations, parents should supervise the amount of anime and manga their children are exposed to during their toddler years.

3. For the future researchers of this study, they must gather more respondents to ensure unbiased results and data.