Examining the Impact of Facebook in the Emotional Status of Grade 11 Students of Looc Integrated School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Facebook was initially limited by the founders to Harvard students. In 2006, Facebook was extricated worldwide. Later on, this platform allows users to connect to hundreds or even thousands of people around the world. A lot of people nowadays use Facebook for socializing. People have now become engaged with each other by posting or updating their profile or personal information. This made Facebook one of the symbols of globalization. The researcher conducted this study to scrutinize the impact of Facebook in the user's academic performance, mental health, and social interaction that can be obtained by using this platform and to know its benefits.

METHODS

This study used a Descriptive Research Design under Qualitative Approach. The researcher conducted a study in Looc Integrated School where five (5) respondents were randomly selected among Grade11 students from Batch 2017-2018 for interview and observation of the study. Thematic analysis was used for the treatment of data to help the researchers make sense of seemingly unrelated material. It was used to analyze qualitative information and to systematically gain insight and knowledge from data gathered.

RESULTS

Researcher found that the respondents are more grateful for their study time because according to them, they use Facebook only when they have free time and when their work is over. That is why using Facebook has no effect on their GPA or school success. Some of them rely on Facebook where they used it to ease their loneliness, excitement, and especially when they are bored because, for them, Facebook gives them chills and enjoyment. But in terms of social interaction or expressing themselves, they prefer using face-to-face interaction or talking to people rather than using Facebook or online contact. They said that they cannot see people's emotions or feelings if they communicate through Facebook chat. That is why they choose to communicate face to face than through online communication with someone and socialize with other people.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result of the study, Facebook affects the students in many factors. According to the interview, students manage their time when using Facebook. Thus, the students’ academic success is not affected by using Facebook. It also has a positive effect on their mental health because students said that Facebook helps them ease their loneliness and that it gives them chills and enjoyment during social interaction. Most of the students choose face-to-face interaction rather than using Facebook or online platforms for socializing.