The Impact of Social Media on the Well-being of Grade 12 Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and others are widely used now in sharing content like texts, photos, images, insights, news, and even rumors. These content can actually make or break a person depending on how these are utilized. These advancements greatly affect the students' well-being.

METHODS

A descriptive quantitative method of research was used to determine the impact of social media in the well-being of Grade 12 students. A researcher-made questionnaire was used as a tool to gather the needed information. The results were tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted using the statistical treatment applied by the statistician. This study was participated by 233 students from different public senior high schools in San Juan, Batangas who were identified through a random sampling technique.

RESULTS

In terms of the profile of the respondents, majority of them were 18-20 years old, are female, and use social media every day. Majority of them preferred using Facebook as a social media application. Meanwhile, there was an impact of social media on the lifestyle of the Grade 12 students. They seldom experienced stiff neck, neglected social values, experienced dizziness and hindered by laziness, and endured unhealthy sleeping patterns.

DISCUSSIONS

The results showed that students need to learn some coping mechanism to overcome difficulties they encountered in using social media. They must be responsible enough and manage the time they spend online. Focusing on school work during free time is the best option.