Social Media Influence on the Bio-Psycho Social Being of Students in a Higher Education Institution in Northern Philippines

Abstract

Today marks the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is characterized by the rise of social media and information and communications technology. In relation, this study determined the influence of social media on the biopsychosocial being of the students taking up Bachelor of Science in Social Work in one higher education institution in the northern PhilippinesMoreover, this correlational research made use of 124 students from the first year to the third year. An adapted questionnaire was used to elicit information. Data gathered were treated using descriptive and inferential statistics. It found out that social media influenced the biopsychosocial being of the respondents as evidenced by their daily browsing of internet sites searching for health tips, inspirational videos, and movies. Such frequency has eventually enhanced their social skills. Generally, these influences are all from the positive effects of using social media. Social work students are knowledgeable in utilizing their social media accounts purposefully. Hence, measures to continuously inspire the respondents in advantageously using social media may be strengthened.