1. METHODOLOGY

2. SURVEY METHODOLOGY OBJECTIVES To find out: Conducted a social survey
how addiction to Facebook social applications affect physical and mental health.
the extent of addiction among Year 2 Rafflesians.
To better find ways to curb addiction.

3. CARRYING OUT THE SURVEY
Sample size: 20
Respondents: Obtained through random sampling
Profile of 20 respondents: 14 years old, Male, Secondary 2
Survey questions: 10 questions, structured to give insight into topic
Pilot survey: Conducted with a few to validate questionnaire
Assuring respondents: Team members reminded respondents of the confidentiality of their response

4. FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEW METHODOLOGY
Conducted interview with Mrs Jacqueline Chua in Raffles Institution.
Purpose was to find information not available through other methods
Ten question were created
Mrs Jacqueline Chua granted permission for the interview about addiction of Facebook applicants.
Voice recorder used during interview to help writing of interview transcript and safeguard against misinterpretations of interviewee’s response.
Conducted in Rafflesia Lounge to eliminate noise disturbances.

5. BACK GROUND OF INTERVIEWEE
Head of Department for Character Education in Raffles Institution.
Has a lot of experience in this field
Recommended by Mr Edmund Chow

6. Discussion From the interview, we learnt that:
addictions have a common trait: affects grades
Common victims to social applications and gaming addictions are mainly loners who seek friends and power in the virtual world.
Facebook social applications if played moderately, improves communication skills.
Good way to stop an addiction is by stopping completely instead of slowly conditioning oneself to beat the obsession
Parents are the main players in beating addictions.
There is no definite way of determining addiction.
If a person exceeds norm by a large margin, it can be concluded is possibly addicted.