The Effectsof Media to the Social Awareness of the Students of Gen. Pantaleon Garcia Senior High School S.Y. 2018 -2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the modern era,media is gradually growing and developing. It continuously spreads to different forms, expanding its ability to deliver timely news to the people. Media has several effects on the youth, both positive and negative. Due to the amount of impact and influence mainstream media has nowadays, it is being utilized by the youth in a wide array of purposes. In this study, the researchers explored the effects of media on the social awareness of the students.

METHODS

The method used in this research is descriptive research design and the utilization of quantitative data. By using Slovin's Formula and Convenience Sampling Technique, a sample of 253 participants from the Grade 11 and Grade 12 students of Gen. Pantaleon Garcia Senior High School responded to the prepared survey questionnaires.

RESULTS

Research findings show that media affects a student's social awareness in different ways. But there are general effects which are social awareness, social perception, and social participation. The latter two are natural ripples of social awareness, showing that becoming socially aware grants a person a positive social perception and active social participation. Media, in the simplest explanation, helps make someone aware of events in the society thus making them socially aware, socially active, and have a positive social perception. Ultimately, the media's effects are not limited to the person using the media per se. Media has a huge potential to impact a person positively. This will make a person become conscious of what's happening in society, urging him/her to act accordingly to what is needed by society to improve.

DISCUSSIONS

The results call for a need for more systematic and prudent interventions in order for media to be more beneficial to students. The amount of impact and relevance media has these days will not be properly utilized if the different sectors, institutions, or community that has direct affairs to media and the students will not execute appropriate actions. Media, being mainstream, is a major player for the students or the youth to become vital members of society.