The Effects of Selected Social Media in Everyday Living of the Students in Pedro S. Tolentino Memorial National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Social Media is a concept that has given people a common platform for sharing their news, views and opinions regarding issues around them. It is also a tool that lets students, parents and educators collaborate online. The purpose of this research were to determine the importance of using social media, identify the good and bad effects of social media in the daily life of the students, and evaluate the ways on how to minimize the usage of social media.

METHODS

The study is quantitative in nature and made use of descriptive research design. Furthermore, they used a survey questionnaire to gather the data needed participated by (100) respondents selected through random sampling method.

RESULTS

The results showed various effects of selected social media in everyday living of the students. In terms of behavior, the students often preferred social media specifically Facebook and Messenger as means of increasing their self-confidence, recognizing the attention given to them, and sharing their problems. In terms of communication, they often preferred social media particularly Facebook in communicating with their friends and parents. Furthermore, in terms of studies, they always preferred to finish their studies first before engaging themselves with their online friends specifically in using Messenger.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the study, the selected social media such as Facebook, Messenger and Instagram had positive and negative effects on the students' behavior, communication and studies. It served as a means of expressing their emotions and opinions, connecting with their loved ones and enriching their studies. However, through those social media, they become addicted in using it and distracted in their studies that sometimes results in low academic performance and misunderstanding.