The Effects of Facebook on Interpersonal Relationship of BS IT Students: An Emerging Guide

Abstract

Facebook has an impact on students' interpersonal relationships. Facebook may offer many advantages but overindulging on it may cause problems. Facebook may affect a student’s direct social interactions with people. It will also discuss the necessary solutions to lessen the use of Facebook and improve the social skills of the students. A normalized descriptive method was used. This study assessed the effects of Facebook in the interpersonal relationship of BS IT students during Academic Year 2018-2019. The data was gathered from fifty (50) students. The student was assessed through survey questionnaires, interviews, and focused group discussions. As a result, the data shows that Facebook is a useful tool to connect someone with their old friends, and has a 4.26 weighted mean with an interpretation of very highly affected. Facebook is mostly used to socialize and has a 3.68 weighted mean with an interpretation of highly affected. Lastly, they get information to know their friends/family members whom they have not seen for a long time through Facebook, and has a 3.38 weighted mean with an interpretation of highly affected. Based on the data gathered and the conclusions drawn the following are recommended: Students should give time to read books that can add to their learning instead of using Facebook. The teacher should encourage students to join any academic organizations in the school. Their friends should make them feel that they are accepted as part of the group so they may speak out their feelings without hesitation. Lastly, their family should set family bonding once a week so that they can bond with them or make their relationship stronger.