Social Media and the Academic Performance of the Senior High School Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As seen previously, young ones are the major category that uses social networks, where they spend substantial time on the net. Such behaviors are influencing their academic performance. Students are not always have media literacy skills that can help them to effectively analyze, understand, and evaluate new forms of information. This study will explore the influence of social media, and if possible other social media applications, on students` performance and learning processes and how they spend their time.

METHODS

The study used descriptive method in gathering data. This method was used to organize, interpret and report to present status of the group. Likewise data gathering done through the aid of the questionnaire. The respondents of the study were 120 Senior High Students of Aglipay High School. The population aggregates of this study consisted of all students of Senior High Students of Aglipay High School who had experienced using social media.

RESULTS

Based on the result, the study showed that all of the respondents were exposed to social media, and the most popular social media sites are Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Google. It can be deduced that majority of students (52.0%) spent over 2 hours and above on daily basis. 70% of the respondents indicated that they mainly used social media for chatting and downloading picture and videos while the remaining 30% used social media mainly for academic purposes. Respondents agree that using materials obtained from social networking sites can complement what have been taught in class. Thus, the study revealed that the main use of social media for academic purpose is mainly to disseminate knowledge to their peers.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for teacher to create and enlighten awareness to the students to learn attentively or well-focused. Indeed one cannot dispute the fact that social media networks contribute immensely to students' academic life when used judiciously. Results of the study may caught the attention of both educators and practitioners to address the effects of social media.