Assessing Student Awareness Towards Streaming Farms in Music as Financial

Gain: A Study at Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus

Francis L. Garcia
Vincent I. Geronimo
Zandro P. Paredes

An undergraduate thesis outline presented to the faculty of the Department of

Management, Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus, Cavite City in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business
Management major in Marketing Management with Contribution No.___________.
To be prepared under the supervision of Mr. Marc Alfred C. San Pedro, MM.

INTRODUCTION

The world of music has changed significantly in recent years, and its fast

transformation is caused by both the immediate development of digital platforms and

the instant popularity of technological advancements. Streaming farms is a method

recently found; this draws upon a concept coming from the phone farming that was

later modified to correlate with the specifications and features of the musical industry.

Agrisolutionland (2023) defined phone farming as a practice in which individuals or

organizations use many cell phones or mobile devices to automate various tasks,

often for the aim of earning money or prizes online. These tasks often involve

watching movies, clicking on adverts, completing surveys, or interacting with mobile

apps and websites.

Phone farming is the systematic utilization of technology-driven

methodologies, data analytics, and automation strategies to enhance its impact.

Musical performers, record companies, event planners, and other key players can

upgrade how they work, cut costs, and operate with more influence in general

through the adoption of technological advances. Even though phone farming and
streaming farms are considered similar in some ways. The streaming farms are used

through the listening of music on already-existing internet platforms like Spotify,

Apple Music, and YouTube. Trajcheva (2023) defined streaming farms as a network

of devices such as cellphones or PCs. Content could additionally be held within the

streaming farm. The main goal is to engage in a particular song or simply a piece of

music with the result that an increasing number of individuals are doing so online. To

artificially improve streaming statistics, machines such as these replicate human-like

digital listening habits.

The mechanics of streaming farms are rooted in the algorithms and metrics

used by streaming platforms to determine the popularity of a song or artist. When a

track receives a significant number of streams, it is more likely to appear in

algorithm-driven playlists and recommendations, ultimately leading to more

exposure. Consequently, stream farming involves strategies to boost these numbers

artificially.

In this dynamic environment, the awareness, and insights of students, who

comprise many music consumers and future industry professionals, are valuable.

The student’s observations and individual experiences can offer a beneficial and

fresh awareness of streaming farms.

This research aims to further the benefits of streaming farms that can be used

to gain profit. By conducting this study, it intends to not only examine and add to the

educational discussion about music industry, as well as analyze the operational

aspects of streaming farms, but additionally to offer valuable suggestions for future

researchers that streaming farms have few positive factors that can affect music

industry. The result of this research is for the students to effectively leverage the

advantages offered by the streaming farms. The results of this research will also help

and support the music industry’s continual expansion, success, and profitability

despite the difficulties it is currently facing.

 Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this study is to evaluate streaming farms in music based on

students' awareness. This research primarily aims to respond to the following

questions:

Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the students in terms of:

a. Age;

b. Sex;

c. Course; and,

d. Year Level?

2. What is the preference of students in terms of:

a. Genre Interest;

b. Streaming Platforms; and,

c. Listening Duration?

3. What is the extent of awareness and information sources among students

about the concept and implications of streaming farms in terms of:

a. Technological Aspects;

b. Educational Gap; and,

c. Implications for Future Professionals?

4. What is the benefits to the students regarding streaming farms in terms of:

a. Financial Opportunities; and,

b. Long-term Impact?

Objectives of the study

The major concern of this study is to determine the students' awareness of

streaming farms in music.

Specifically, it aimed to:

1. Determine the demographic profile of the students in terms of:

a. Age;
 b. Sex;

c. Course; and,

d. Year Level;

2. Identify the preference of students in terms of:

a. Music Genre Interest;

b. Preferred Streaming Platforms; and,

c. Listening Duration.

3. Determine the extent of awareness and information sources among students

about the concept and implications of streaming farms in terms of:

a. Technological Aspects;

b. Educational Gap; and,

c. Implications for Future Professionals?

4. Identify the benefits to the students regarding streaming farms in terms of:

a. Financial Opportunities; and,

b. Long-term Impact.

Theoretical Framework

The Disruptive Innovation Theory explains how latest items or technology

both can disrupt as well as create new markets. It was first discussed in “The

Innovator’s Dilemma” by Clayton Christensen. Disruptive innovations, according to

the theory, initially try to serve underdeveloped or low-end markets before

progressively improving to compete with existing goods or services. (Christensen,

1997) (Christensen & Overdorf, 2000) (Christensen, Raynor & McDonald, 2015).

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is a theoretical framework that

describes how users acquire and use technology. Fishbein and Ajzen initially

suggested the concepts in 1975, and it has since been widely used to forecast and

explain how people will react to novel technologies. The theoretical framework

includes crucial factors of user motivation, such as considered simple use, perceived

usefulness, and attitudes toward technology, together with outcome variables, such
as behavioral intentions and technology use. Perceived usefulness (PU) and

perceived ease of use (PEU) are two essential factors that make up the Technology

Acceptance Model (TAM). Technology adoption depends on users’ behavioral

intentions, which are, in turn, impacted by how useful a particular piece of technology

is for completing a task and how simple they think it is to use. The Technology

Acceptance Model (TAM) has been widely used to explain how people embrace

information systems. This idea has been implemented in various contexts, including

government, healthcare, and the educational sector. The model has been updated to

include further variables, including security concerns. Overall, the Technology

Acceptance Model (TAM) remains a widely used theoretical framework in information

systems and provides a useful conceptual framework for understanding technology

adoption. (Marangunić & Granić, 2015) The use of the Technology Acceptance Model

(TAM) can help to understand how different music business stakeholders, including

musicians, managers, and fans, perceive and embrace streaming farm practices.

The evaluation considers perceived utility, ease of use, and attitudes toward

embracing modern technologies.

Conceptual Framework
Figure 1. Conceptual framework on the research study entitled, “Assessing Student
Awareness Towards Streaming Farms in Music as Financial Gain: A Study at
Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus”

Figure 1 presents the study’s conceptual framework. The first frame or the

input contains the profile of the students, preference of students, the extent of

awareness and information sources, and lastly, the knowledge and understanding of

students towards Streaming Farm in Music. Next frame or the process contains the

screening and validating of survey questionnaires, gathering data through survey

questionnaires and interviews, and lastly is the interpretation of analysis of gathered

data. Last frame consists of the output of the study which is utilizing the gathered

data to draw conclusions about student awareness towards streaming farms as

financial gain.

Significance of the Study

A digital transition in education has started since the pandemic. This study

aims to understand how essential gadgets are to students. This research specifically

aims to assist with the following:

Artists and Musicians: The result of this study could speed up the

operations, improve productivity, lower expenses, and boost overall performance.

Academic Institutions: Schools, colleges, and universities offering music

business, management, or technology programs can incorporate the findings of this

research into the curriculum.

Researchers: The researcher who will carry out this study will be able to

observe firsthand all the actions taken and obtain the information needed to execute

the tasks necessary to support the claims. The researcher gains new skills and

experiences to help in future careers.

For Future Researchers: This study will be helpful to future researchers and

others who want to do comparable studies with more details, and it will also provide

sufficient data for those researchers to use in enhancing future research. This study
will be helpful to other researchers since it will act as a foundation and resource for

them.

Time and Place of the Study

The study was conducted from January 2024 to November 2024 at Cavite

State University-Cavite City Campus in Pulo II, Dalahican, Cavite City. The

researchers gathered participants for the study titled “Assessing Student Awareness

Towards Streaming Farms in Music as Financial Gain: A Study at Cavite State

University-Cavite City Campus” through the qualifications of the demographic profile

who study at Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

The enrolled students at Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus will be

this study's main subject. The study will help the participants utilize the streaming

farms in music as a financial gain by assessing awareness of the benefits and better

understanding of using the streaming farms and gaining profit.

This study focused primarily on assessing the level of awareness towards

streaming farms in music as a financial gain among students at Cavite State

University-Cavite City Campus. Participants must be 18 years old or older, have

experienced financial difficulties, and have been nominated by other students. The

researchers created a survey that will be the primary source of data. The survey

questionnaires were distributed to each participant.

The researchers would gather information about the participants only through

surveys. The study was restricted to the factors that considered the benefits of

streaming farms. Since this research will only be focused on the benefits of

streaming farms in music as a financial gain, it may not be able to capture long-term

effects or historical perspectives.

Definition of Terms

For a better understanding of the study, the following terms are both

theoretically and operationally defined.

 Bot is short for robot and called an internet bot, a computer program that

operates as an agent for a user or other program or to simulate a human activity.

Bots are normally used to automate certain tasks, meaning they can run without

specific instructions from humans (Lutkevich & Gillis, 2022).

Data Analytics transforms raw data into ideas that can be used. It uses data

to find trends and solve problems with various tools, methods, and processes. Data

analytics can change how businesses work, help them make better decisions, and

help them grow.

Digital is the branch of science or engineering concerned with the design and

implementation of digital or computerized devices, methodologies, systems, etc.

Industry is an economic taxonomy that groups firms, organizations, and

traders by comparable manufacturing processes, goods, or financial market activity.

Streaming Farms is a collection of accounts or devices that are used to

artificially increase the number of streams for a particular artist or song. These farms

can be run by individuals or companies and can use a variety of methods to boost

streaming numbers, such as using bots (Blue Road Music, 2023).

Virtual Marketplaces, such as online selling sites, offer small businesses and

independent sellers the chance to expand the customer base and boost online sales

(Baker, 2023).
 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the related literature and a general overview of

previous research that comes from various materials such as the Internet, journals,

books, and other reliable sources. It introduces the concepts, conceptual framework,

and research hypothesis that form the main topic of the investigation covered in this

paper.

Streaming Farm

Streaming farms are well known for producing “bots,” or computer programs

that impersonate internet users. These bots are designed to perform human activities

such as music streaming on a large scale. Streaming farms involve the use of

several mobile devices, computers, or bots to increase the number of streams for a

track on a streaming platform. The phenomenon of streaming farms reveals a

complicated network of effects within the music industry, technology, and consumer

behavior. A few years ago, these farms made their debut on Spotify; however, they

are now accessible on other streaming services as well. In Nigeria, Apple music

farms are still the most well-liked because musicians, record labels, and marketing

firms still employ bots to produce streams and build virtual communities around

songs. Because of this, the release has an edge when it comes to exposure or chart

entry (Eduok, 2023).

While streaming farms may offer short-term benefits in visibility and chart

positions, the long-term effects present significant challenges to the integrity and

sustainability of the music industry. They make listening bots that can stream music

up to 1,000 times per minute, which allows bands or artists to release their music to

over 10,000 streams in less than ten minutes. The quantity of times music is

streamed rises consequently. Streaming farms, however, are a temporary fix with

potential long-term advantages and disadvantages (Eduok, 2023). Addressing these

issues will require collaboration between streaming platforms, regulatory authorities,

artists, and consumers to maintain fairness, transparency, and authenticity within the

music industry.

Impact of Technology on the Music Industry

Technology has significantly shaped the music industry over time. Looking

back to the development of digital recording software and internet-based streaming

services from the phonograph and analog tape machines. The music industry has

seen major changes on many levels during the last 20 years due to the rapid growth

in digital technology. The way individuals make music has changed due to

technology. Film scores can be written by composers in their own studios. Live

Streaming allows musicians to perform for an international audience. Without ever

securing or signing a record deal, songwriters can record albums and release them

via digital distribution and streaming services. Initially, the music industry grew due to

digital technologies. Next was Napster. The ability to share and download music

online was made possible by advancements in internet technology. Dubbing tapes

and making CDs were no longer necessary for music piracy. Through file-sharing

platforms, people can download almost any song for free. Digital download

monetization saw a radical shift with the arrival of paid digital distribution platforms,

most notably iTunes, which followed Napster. More lately, music consumption has

been completely transformed by streaming services like Spotify (Southern Utah

University, 2021).

Streaming Farms in the Music Industry

The music industry has undergone a massive transformation over the past

few decades, due to the advent of digital technologies. Streaming has become the

primary mode of music consumption, but with it comes a new phenomenon:

Streaming farms. Bots play a crucial role in streaming farms. These are automated

programs designed to imitate human behaviors on digital platforms. In the context of

streaming farms, bots repetitively stream songs to inflate their numbers (Mandy,

2023).
 The Advantage of Streaming Farms in the Music Industry

One of the primary benefits of streaming farms is the increased visibility they

can provide for an artist or song. More streams mean more exposure, leading to

potential growth in an artist’s fan base. Also boosting streaming numbers significantly

influences chart positions. Thus, artificially inflating these numbers can help a song

climb the charts faster, leading to even more exposure (Mandy, 2023).

Mechanics of Streaming Services using Virtual Marketplace

This platform, like well-known sites such as Amazon's Mechanical Turk,

CrowdFlower, and Fiverr, serves as a virtual marketplace connecting service buyers

and sellers. What sets micro labor platforms like SEO Clerks apart from traditional

labor markets are the scale, distribution, and digital nature of the services being

exchanged. This offers insights on the emergence and functionality of micro labor

platforms among other well-known platforms. Microwork involves small

data-processing tasks that are spread among a large remote workforce through the

internet. These tasks can include activities like labeling online images and videos,

transcribing audio, and categorizing sentiments expressed in website reviews or

comments (Drott, 2020).

Micro labor platforms represent a digital revolution in labor markets, allowing

the exchange of small-scale tasks globally. For instance, when you purchase Spotify

plays, you are directly enhancing the popularity of your music. Some potential buyers

on the platform are interested in obtaining bulk streams to boost the traffic to their

songs. They are willing to pay up to $100 for 150,000 plays if they can be delivered

within four days, with the aim of increasing their song's chances of gaining more

listeners on Soundcloud. The possibility of manipulating digital metrics for financial

benefit raises and challenges the authenticity of online presence and success

measures across various industries, including music promotion (Drott, 2020).

Streaming Music

Streaming music is a method of directly feeding audio content to your device

without downloading files from the internet. Services like Spotify, Pandora, and Apple

Music use this method to deliver songs to all types of devices. Streaming differs from

downloads in that no copy of the music is saved to your hard drive, allowing you to

listen to it again. Some paid streaming music services allow you to both stream and

download. Streaming audio is delivered in small data packets, buffered on your

computer, and played immediately. Requirements for a computer include a sound

card, speakers, an internet connection, and software media players like VLC,

Winamp, and RealPlayer. Some popular streaming music subscriptions include Apple

Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, which offer free trials and paid premium

tiers. Streaming to mobile devices is typically done through the apps provided by

streaming music providers. To enjoy their music on your smartphone or tablet,

download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play (Harris, 2021).

Phone Farming in Music

Phone farms, you use top websites or apps that'll pay you to watch shows, do

little tasks (usually mindless), or take surveys/share your opinions. With just a few

minutes of video watching on your phone, you can easily earn some cash with

Swagbucks, the most popular and entirely legitimate software for making money

(Meiggs, 2022).

Financial Gain of Streaming

In addition to watching videos and listening to music, there are numerous

additional methods to get money with Swagbucks. Each survey can reward you up to

$35. Additionally, you can get free money (via Paypal) for performing regular tasks

like browsing the internet, viewing videos, and shopping. The next thing you can do is

sign up for InboxDollars, which pays you in cash to watch fun videos and take

surveys. You can earn money by reading emails, searching the web, taking surveys,

watching videos, listening to music, and playing online games. By keeping the videos
or music playing on one device (or even on your lunch break or during TV

commercial breaks), you can earn an extra $50/month. By phone farming, you can

actually generate a decent amount of money; you won't get rich, but just enough to

get by (Meiggs, 2022). On the other hand, According to Rosen, D. (2019) This gig is

entirely legal if you play by the rules.

Types of Music Streaming Platforms

Spotify

According to Malcolm and Udavant (2023) If you use the internet even

occasionally, you probably have heard of Spotify. In 2006, Daniel Ek and Martin

Lorentzon, two Swedish friends, founded the well-known music streaming service,

which offers both free and paid options.These days, Spotify is a massive streaming

service with access to films, podcasts, and extremely customized playlists based on

your individual usage. You may explore your taste without spending a dime with

Spotify's free version, which offers a variety of plan tiers and unrestricted access to

music, podcasts, and even films. However, you will be subject to advertisements and

limited features.

Youtube Music

YouTube is one of the world's most-viewed websites and by far the most

popular video platform today, so it's no wonder that millions upon millions of people

use it for music every day. It's the go-to platform for viral music videos and can host

almost any song, remix, mashup, or fan cover you might want. Whether you're

looking for lyrics to a song before karaoke night, music to fall asleep to, or a fresh

remix to play at your next party, YouTube offers it everything, and that includes

YouTube Music. The streaming service competes with Spotify and Apple Music.

While the app may not be as feature-rich as other music streaming services, it

benefits from being packaged with a YouTube Premium subscription. It also allows

users to search the massive archive of video from the standard YouTube app to find
some of the deep-cut mixes that are otherwise inaccessible in any official format

(Lee, 2023).

iTunes

In a website called britannica.com it states that Apple created iTunes, a digital

media player application, in 2001. With its free and easy-to-use interface for

organizing and playing digital music and video files, iTunes was a pioneer in the

digital music revolution.Music on iTunes can be arranged according to a multitude of

specific details, enabling the user to search by artist, album, song, or genre, among

other headings. The user may also use its features to make different playlists, make

CDs, and listen to the songs that have been added most recently to their library.

iTunes also allows users to stream audio from the Internet and connect them to

international radio stations (The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2008).

Students Preference in Streaming Platforms for Music

In a recent informal survey, 18 out of 25 students said they prefer Spotify over

Apple Music. Most students initially believed that Spotify was better because of its

attractive design. Spotify's vibrancy and personalization appeal to Generation Z. This

offers insights into why most students prefer Spotify over Apple Music based on an

informal survey. Playlist covers have eye-catching, unique, and vibrant visuals. Price

is important to college students, and Spotify succeeds in this contest since it is one

dollar cheaper. While Apple Music requires a $10.99 monthly subscription to play a

song, Spotify allows users to use the platform without a subscription, starting at $9.99

per month. According to students, Spotify offers a more customized user experience

(Van Buskirk, 2023).

The preference for Spotify among students stems from its appealing design,

personalized user experience, affordability, diverse music selection, and support for

smaller artists. Users will surely appreciate its Discover Weekly feature, which

compiles the latest music the user has never heard and makes song

recommendations based on the data gathered from listening history, along with its
Daily Mixes, which arrange users' diverse musical tastes into playlists. When

compared to Apple Music, students claimed that Spotify has a better relationship with

independent, local musicians. While songs on Apple Music are more widely known,

Spotify offers a wider selection of music and artists. But Spotify does not pay artists

enough, so it does not have fair wage practices (Van Buskirk, 2023). Spotify’s

payment policies regarding artist compensation remain a controversy despite its

overall popularity among users.

Behavior of Students Towards Music

Blanco and Nartea (2020) conducted a study titled "Music and Academic

Performance: Impact of Listening to Music of Filipino Millennials," in which 395

students freely participated and provided survey responses. According to the study,

students spend most of their time listening to music; pop music is their favorite genre,

but loud music is the most popular.

The most frequent users of Spotify in the United States were revealed to be

adults aged between 18 and 29 years old, with 21 percent saying that they listen to

Spotify several times per day. This generation of young consumers has been quick to

adopt Spotify and streaming technology in general and is crucial for the success of

these platforms. Older generations of consumers have been slower to integrate

Spotify into their lives and a large majority of people over the age of 45 reported that

they do not use the service (Götting, 2021).

Synthesis

Technological advancements have revolutionized music consumption, with

streaming farms emerging as a contentious aspect due to their short-term

advantages and long-term implications. Streaming farms use bots to artificially inflate

streaming numbers, offering short-term benefits like increased visibility and chart

positions. However, their long-term effects are manipulating online metrics for

financial gain. Student preferences for Spotify over Apple Music stem from its vibrant

interface, personalized user experience, affordability, diverse music selection, and

support for smaller artists. Young adults, particularly between 18 and 29, are avid

users of streaming services like Spotify, favoring genres like pop. This contrasts with

older demographics' slower integration.

 METHODOLOGY

The present chapter provides an overview of the design and methodology

employed in the study. The study outlines the employed research methodology, the

participants involved, the utilized research instrument, the validation process of the

instrument, and the procedures for collecting data.

Research Design

The researcher of “Assessing Student Awareness Towards Streaming Farms

in Music as Financial Gain: A Study at Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus”

used a mixed-methods strategy, combining descriptive study design with both

qualitative and quantitative methods to collect the requisite data for this investigation.

Robinah & Akello (2023) defined this research as employing a mixed-methods

approach, which combines quantitative data gathered through a structured

questionnaire with qualitative insights derived from interviews. This form of inquiry is

employed to produce novel concepts for investigation and to comprehend the

backdrop of an issue. Investigation of status is a prevalent area of inquiry in various

fields, including education, nutrition, epidemiology, and the behavioral sciences. It is

imperative to meticulously construct the research design to ascertain the validity and

reliability of the findings.

Source of Data

The researchers gathered information and data for this study from primary

and secondary sources. The primary sources were gathered by conducting surveys;

the pioneer research participants are students studying in Cavite State

University-Cavite City Campus and then asking their awareness of qualified

participants to be surveyed.

Secondary data sources for the study included journals, site articles, news,

and other related literature from authorized online sources. This would provide

support for the study's legitimacy and provide convincing evidence.

Participants of the Study

The study's participants are students at Cavite State University-Cavite City

Campus, aged 18 or older. The researcher's classmates, peers, and friends, as well

as studying at the Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus, were chosen to

distribute the questionnaire to the currently enrolled students. The primary research

participants were then asked to nominate, refer, or distribute the questionnaire form

to other students who are going through financial difficulties.

Sampling Technique

The researcher used purposive sampling, wherein the respondents' selected

students from different courses. Students who used streaming platforms were

selected to be the respondents of this study. Purposive sampling is the principal

element in the gathering of qualitative and quantitative research data, and it can be

executed during the data-gathering procedure or the interpretation of data analysis.

The size of a sample can vary based on the chosen research design. In

addition to sample size, the researcher must establish selection criteria for research

participants, including age, gender, socio-economic status, and specific

characteristics or encounters.

Data to be Gathered

The researcher selected the utilization of survey forms to facilitate the

distribution of questionnaires. This approach was chosen due to its convenience and

accessibility for both the researcher and the participants. The study involved

distributing questionnaires to a sample of students studying at Cavite State

University-Cavite City Campus. The sample selection was done by conducting a

pretest on Cavite State University-CCAT Campus. The researcher performs a survey

using purposive sampling on all courses participating in the survey. The research

intends to be conducted through monitoring of the participants, implementing

measures to prevent both exclusion and duplication. A comprehensive participant list

will be meticulously reviewed and cross-checked to ensure accuracy and

completeness.

The utilization of a questionnaire proved to be an effective means of collecting

pertinent data and supplementary details that were crucial in advancing the research

goals. The researcher explored the viewpoints and firsthand encounters of the

participants, providing insight into their comprehension of streaming farms and their

efficacy in the music industry. The data gathered will offer significant insights and act

as empirical proof to substantiate the research's conclusions.

The researcher conducted a comprehensive review and analysis of relevant

literature and studies on the streaming farm and their impact on the students at

Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus.

Ethical Considerations

To correspond to the ethical criteria in conducting studies, including

demographic profiles, time management, and academic stress, ethical considerations

were adhered to by the researchers to ensure the reliability and validity of the

findings of the study.

The ethical concerns are as follows:

Anonymity

The researcher ensures that anonymity is maintained by not gathering any

personally identifiable information, such as names, phone numbers, email addresses,

Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, physical attributes, photographs, or videos.

Informed Consent

The study participants will be allowed to opt out of responding to any

questions in the survey should any inquiries in this research make them feel

uncomfortable, and the opinions and thoughts on the investigation will be given the

utmost consideration. Following full disclosure, participants will enter into a voluntary

agreement outlining the engagement in this research.

 Privacy and Confidentiality

All the responses provided by respondents are collected, kept, and analyzed

in a completely confidential manner. To protect the respondents, personal information

that may impact the job or personality would not be explicitly requested.

Results Communication

When carrying out this investigation, the researchers made sure to maintain

the integrity of the participants. During the proposal, execution, and assessment of

the data, and the publication of research findings, great attention will be paid to

adhering to rules, regulations, and guidelines. This will be assured by using honest

and verifiable procedures. Furthermore, the researchers will not engage in any

plagiarism, which is defined as republishing or resubmitting parts of papers or reports

without adequately citing the information to its source.

Research Instrument

The survey instrument utilized in this investigation was meticulously crafted to

gather pertinent information from the participants. The researcher used a survey

questionnaire, which consists of researcher-made questions, to collect data from

students at Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus to assess the awareness and

benefits of streaming farms in music as a financial gain to gain information and

insights, as this directly offers closed-ended questions with limited options.

To guarantee the precision and dependability of the data, the survey will be

conducted using survey forms. This methodology allows the researcher to clarify

uncertainties and guarantee the fullness of participants' answers.

The questionnaire was developed after a comprehensive brainstorming

process. The researcher considered the research objectives, appropriate literature,

and study-specific criteria to develop significant inquiries that include all the study

topic's essential aspects.

Data Analysis

The survey questionnaires were used to assess the level of awareness of

streaming farms in music as a financial gain among participants who may have

experienced financial difficulties. The demographic profile of the currently enrolled

students was one of the research's independent variables. The dependent variables,

on the other hand, were financial stressors.

All variables were measured as follows:

The researchers used standard demographic questions to determine each

participant's age, gender, field of study, and year of study in the demographic profile.

This is to see if there is a significant awareness on streaming farms. The questions in

the students were designed to determine the level of awareness, knowledge, and

understanding. This is to utilize the streaming farms for students and has high or low

levels of financial difficulties.

The level of agreement with students' awareness questions was measured

using a 5-point scale developed by the researchers. The number of participants who

experienced the various effects of financial difficulties was counted by the

researchers. From 1 to 5, 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest. Participants who

strongly agree and agree have more awareness, whereas those who strongly

disagree or disagree have no knowledge. Using cross-tabulation, the results were

separated for each course to determine the students' awareness towards streaming

farms in music.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The following statistical procedures were used to interpret the data gathered

from the study participants. It consists of frequency and percentage distribution and

weighted mean.
 1. Frequency and percentage distribution

The demographic profile, including age, gender, course, and year level of the

participants, were analyzed using the frequency and percentage distribution with the

following formula:

ƒ
Formula: % = (100)
𝑛

Where:

% = percentage

ƒ = frequency of participants

n = total number of participants

100 = constant multiplier

2. Weighted mean

Weighted mean was used to compute responses in the questionnaire

answered by the participants during the actual gathering of primary data procedure.

𝛴ƒ𝑤
Formula: 𝒳 =
𝑛

Where:

𝒳 = weighted mean

𝛴 = summation

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