Influence of Social Media on Students' Political Awareness

INFLUENCE OF MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON THE
POLITICAL AWARENESS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF
ALDERSGATE COLLEGE
A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of the Senior High School
Aldersgate College
Solano, Nueva Vizcaya
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Practical Research 1
Submitted by:
Catherine A. Licuapa
Marc Dave C. Yacapin
Princess Hannah Marie L. Bato
Hans Jenssen S. Lagera
Vincent B. Noble
Jian A. Gapuz
May 2021
APPROVAL SHEET
This research paper entitled “INFLUENCE OF MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA
PLATFORMS ON THE POLITICAL AWARENESS OF SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS OF ALDERSGATE COLLEGE” was prepared and
submitted by Catherine Licupa, Marc Dave Yacapin, Princess Hannah Bato, Hans
Jenssen Lagera, Vincent Noble and Jian Gapuz n partial fulfillment of the
requirements of the research study in Senior High School has been examined and
is hereby recommended for approval and acceptance.
Mr. Jonathan Palitayan Mrs. Marissa Taguinod
Research Teacher Principal
Mr. Zander Gayagoy
Adviser
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DEDICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I...........................................................................................................1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND....................................................1
Rationale..............................................................................................................1
Statement of the Problem.....................................................................................3
Statement of Hypothesis......................................................................................4
Objectives of Study..............................................................................................5
Significance of Study...........................................................................................6
Scope and Delimitation........................................................................................7
Research Framework............................................................................................7
Definition of Terms..............................................................................................8
CHAPTER II.........................................................................................................9
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES..............................9
Social Media Usage..............................................................................................9
Online Political Participation.............................................................................10
Youth Awareness of Political Issues..................................................................11
Synthesis............................................................................................................12
CHAPTER III......................................................................................................13
METHODOLOGY..............................................................................................13
Research Design.................................................................................................13
Research Locale.................................................................................................13
Research Respondents........................................................................................13
Research Instrument...........................................................................................13
Data Gathering Procedure..................................................................................14
Treatment of Data..............................................................................................14
CHAPTER IV......................................................................................................15
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA......15
Analysis and Interpretation of Data...................................................................16
CHAPTER V........................................................................................................21
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS......................21
Summary of Findings and Conclusions.............................................................21
Recommendations..............................................................................................23
REFERENCES....................................................................................................24
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. The input-process-output framework of the research

Table 2. Profile of the respondents
Table 3. Effect of social media on the students’ political knowledge
Table 4. Distribution of registered and unregistered voters
Table 6. Perceived presence of political parties on social media
Table 7. Seeking political information on social media
Table 8. The credibility of political information available on social media
Table 9. Perceived importance of staying informed about political issues
Table 10. Changing political views after being exposed to social media
information
Table 11. Spreading political information outside the digital platform
ABSTRACT
This research aimed to determine the influence of major social media platforms
on the political awareness of senior high school students of Aldersgate College in
Solano, Nueva Vizcaya using a comparative qualitative research design. Results
revealed that Social media has improved the students’ access to political
knowledge, based on the responses. As most of the students observed, political
parties seemed to have a widespread presence on social media such as Facebook.
Most respondents appeared to rely on social media for political information.
While many students rely on social media for political information, only a few are
confident in the information they obtain online. Most students do not rely on
political information found online when selecting political candidates. While
students rely on social media for information, it does not directly impact their
voting decision. However, most students believe that they believe social media
platforms allow them to make their voices heard more loudly and effectively.
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CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Rationale
With the invention of smartphones and social media, our daily lives
entered a new era. The new media has had a significant impact on how our
government institutions operate, how political leaders communicate, how
elections are contested, and how the public participates. Young voters are so
immersed in media that they learn about politics by searching Google, watching
documentaries, and so on. In recent years, people's hyper-connectivity in the
digital environment has highlighted the importance of constitutional rights such as
free expression and press freedom. Young people can express themselves by
tweeting, sharing pictures, and making videos.
Today, the youth can express themselves with a single click. Social media
can motivate political participation, raise public awareness, and transform
political agendas. A study by the advertising firms "We Are Social" and
"Hootsuite" in 2021 states that Filipinos spend an average of 4 hours and 15
minutes per day on social media, ranking first in the world. It suggested that, from
a political standpoint, the use of social media is critical, especially considering the
national elections in 2022. Candidates today can win through the help of social
media.
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Social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and others were never
meant to be utilized for political purposes. But as technology has developed,
many have recognized its potential for political mobilization. These websites have
benefited from leveraging how users share information, including political
opinions and ideas. It is now widely known that disinformation has spread
because it can stir strong emotions, raising social media usage. Election
campaigning's nature seems to fit in well with media techniques that have been
incorporated into technology. In a different sense, election campaigns and media
seem to go hand in hand; one serves the financial interests of internet businesses,
the other the goal of politicians and parties to garner some votes.
As such, determining the influence of social media usage on the political
awareness of students can help us understand the impact of digital platforms on
the youth’s participation in societal issues. This paper will attempt to identify the
influence of a major social media platform (Facebook) on the political views of
senior high school students at Aldersgate College. Hence, this research.

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Statement of the Problem
Recent studies show that because there are so many ideas, thoughts, and
opinions traveling through the social media platform, it is persuasive and
frequently attempts to alter or influence beliefs when it comes to political views.
This study will attempt to get a shallow insight on how a broader and more
advanced understanding of youth radical political participation, along with more
comprehensive measures of social media use, can help better understand the role
of digital platforms in influencing political participation and awareness among the
younger generation. The youth’s awareness of social issues such as those politics
may be telling of how engaged they will be in pertinent social issues in their
adulthood. The key aim of this study is to determine the engagement of senior
high school students at Aldersgate College in social media (particularly
Facebook) and determine whether it has influenced their political awareness.

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Statement of Hypothesis
This research paper will attempt to explore whether social media platforms
(particularly Facebook) influence the political awareness of senior high school
students of Aldersgate College. Studies cited in the literature review state that
social media influences the political awareness of students. This study will test
whether this is true for the senior high school students of the abovementioned
institution. Therefore, the hypotheses to be tested in this study are as follows:
Null hypothesis:
Social media influences the political awareness of senior high school students at
Aldersgate College.
Alternative hypothesis:
Social media does not influence the political awareness of senior high school
students.
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Objectives of the Study
Generally, this study aims to determine the influence of major social
media platforms (Facebook) on the political awareness of senior high school
students of Aldersgate College. Specifically, it aims to:
1. determine the profile of senior high school students of Aldersgate
College;
2. determine the social media activity(ies) of students vis-à-vis Facebook
political posts; and
3. identify the influence of Facebook on the political awareness of
students.
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Significance of the Study
In general, this study will show whether social media influences the
political awareness of senior high school students. This paper will try to shed a
light on the effects that social media has on political participation and how
students get information regarding political issues. The next section discusses the
significance of the research to different sectors.
Students
This study aims to stimulate students to reflect on their lack of political
knowledge by improving their abilities in the hopes of increasing political
awareness through the media. The researchers also anticipate that students'
political consciousness will persist for a long time, ensuring that it will be present
in the future and that future generations will value the importance of studying
politics.
Educators
This study may benefit educators by raising their awareness of the effect
of social media on the information that students are exposed to. Educators are
expected to teach students information based on facts, and with the spread of
disinformation online, educators’ roles become more significant.
Community
This research would be beneficial to the community because it will shed
light on the effect of social media and students’ interaction with the information
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they see online. Similarly, the community shapes how students may perceive the
information they receive.
Scope and Delimitation
This study limits its coverage to senior high school students of Aldersgate
College in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya only during the school year 2021-2022. Its
main purpose is to determine the influence of major social media platforms
(Facebook) on the political awareness of the students.
Research Framework
This section discusses the framework to be used in this research. This
study utilized the Input-Process-Output research framework which is summarized
in Table 1.
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

 Profile of the  Data processing and  A written report on
respondents analysis the implications
 Data on the  Cross-analysis of based on the results
Facebook activity of responses with of the interview
respondents existing literature  Recommendation
 Political views of based on results and
students implications.
Table 1. The input-process-output framework of the research
Definition of Terms
Political Awareness - a person's understanding or perception of politics and other
related issues(Puertollano, 2015).

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Politics – is a social activity comprised of leaders and officials who work for the
government (Puertollano, 2015).
Youth - persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years old (United Nations, 2017).
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Social Media Usage
People nowadays rely on social media for information and use it
extensively. Teenagers aged 13 to 19 frequently use social media accounts to
access news, statistics, and data about politics and societal issues. Because the
digital era has had a significant impact on people's perspectives, it is critical to
determine whether the vast reach of social media and its free access impacts
Filipino teenagers' understanding of issues in the country and their engagement in
politics (Ibardeloza et al., 2022).
Before the advent of social media, newspaper space and radio and
television airtime were limited and expensive, making it difficult for young
people to express themselves or participate in politics through traditional media.
Nonetheless, recent findings in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East,
and Africa indicate that youth participation in political activities is shifting the
paradigm to online public deliberations. By connecting youth with politicians and
like-minded individuals to share information and opinions, online social
networking sites such as Facebook have given rise to new hopes and
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opportunities. With Facebook's increasing role in political activities, participation
has taken on a new form. Posting and commenting online, joining, and creating
online groups, organizing protest events, participating in online discussions with
friends, and 'liking' a political figure or party's Facebook profile to indicate
political preferences have all become commonplace (Abdu et al., 2017).
Online Political Participation
Online political participation refers to Facebook-based political activities
such as sending political messages to politicians, commenting on a candidate's
Facebook page, soliciting donations for a political party, and sharing political
information (Blachfellner et al., 2010). As a result, the youth now have more
opportunities to participate in political affairs than previous generations (Journal
of Computer-Mediated Communication, 2016).
Moreover, because of the ease with which online activities, particularly on
Facebook, can be seen, read, and viewed by a large group of youth, it has a high
chance of reaching and encouraging them to participate. Gibson and Cantijock
(2013) discovered that paying attention to political news and sharing news has a
higher instrumental quality, especially when done online.
One of the reasons that young people use Facebook is to get political
information, and information quality is a significant predictor of online
interaction, which may also increase information sharing because online
communities lack face-to-face interaction. Nonetheless, information quality

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makes communication easier, clearer, and more understandable. The desire of
youth for political knowledge and information drives them to investigate how and
where they can obtain reliable information (Weedon et al., 2014). The ability to
interact with friends and share quality and accurate information motivates youth
to use Facebook.
Political interest is an attitude that can predict whether a person will be
politically active or passive. As a result, Facebook users who promote political
interests and influence friends in their network may be more likely to participate
in online politics (Effendi, et al., 2020).
Youth Awareness of Political Issues
The responses of Filipino youth to current societal and governance issues such as
corruption, child violence, armed conflict, and poverty appeared muted
(Ibardeloza et al., 2022). Young people's participation in formal political
processes is important because it brings democratic values to life, eventually
leading to the overthrow of authoritarian practices. They are usually engaged in
formulating today's and tomorrow's politics, utilizing the rights and knowledge
that has been bestowed upon them. The public has seen them advance their
agenda on various sociopolitical issues. They use social media platforms to raise
awareness and engagement to strengthen the government's response to the
country's emerging problems (Medina and Diestro, 2009).

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Historically, citizen participation in political processes has been regarded
as a critical component of an ideal democracy. As a result, participation is an
important component of political communication and democratic institutions
(Abdu et al., 2017).
Synthesis
Previous paragraphs highlighted the studies relevant to this research.
These studies highlighted that the era of the internet and social media paved way
for a more accessible platform for accessing information regarding social—
particularly political—issues among the youth. Facebook, among others, has
become an avenue for politicians to connect to their constituents in terms of
getting their message across to the popular, ion, particularly among the younger
generations.
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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
A comparative qualitative research design was used in this study. This
method was chosen because it was appropriate for the study. This study was
carried out to determine the influence of social media on the political awareness
of senior high school students. Responses gathered from the sample population
were verified and compared to existing related literature. Inferences were then
made based on the results and comparisons.
Research Locale
The research was conducted at Aldersgate College, Solano, Nueva
Vizcaya. The researchers chose this locale since there hasn’t been a study of this
kind in the area.
Research Respondents
A total of 40 respondents from Aldersgate College, Solano, and Nueva
Vizcaya were purposively selected for this research. The respondents were chosen
based on their suitability to participate, and all strands were invited to take part.
The respondents had been categorized based on their profile: sex and year level.
Research Instrument
The study used a researcher-created validated questionnaire based on
related literature and studies to elicit the necessary information. To ensure that the
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questionnaires for content validation were correct, the research adviser checked
for any inaccuracies in the questionnaires.
Data Gathering Procedure
Due to the current restrictions brought by the pandemic, the study was carried out
online with permission from the school head of Aldersgate College for the
administration of the questionnaires. To easily reach a wide range of respondents,
a web-based questionnaire via Google forms was used. The respondents were
given the option of sharing the same link with other respondents who met the
criteria as well. The survey included detailed instructions and an explanation of
the study's true purpose.
Treatment of Data
The researchers used the following statistical tools to reach a definitive
conclusion about this study:
1. Frequency, Count, and Percentage were used in summarizing the profile
of the respondents.
2. The comparative analysis method was used to analyze the qualitative
portion of the study. It emphasized identifying, examining, and
documenting patterns in data that were relevant to the description of an
occurrence.
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CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter includes a detailed presentation and discussion of the data
analysis and study results. This chapter contains ten major tables that help to
organize the findings. As previously stated in the preceding chapter, data is
interpreted descriptively.
This section contains a tabular presentation of data from the specific
research issue concerning the influence of major social media platforms on the
political awareness of Aldersgate College senior high school students. The
primary source of data is the interview, which is obtained through questionnaires
distributed to all senior high school students at Aldersgate College. The findings
will be presented about the research objectives of the study.

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Analysis and Interpretation of Data
The majority (70%) of the respondents were female, while more than half
(52.5%) were in Grade 12. This sample is representative of the actual distribution
of sex and population of Aldersgate College senior high school students. This is
summarized in Table 2.
Profile Variables Frequency Percentage

Male 12 30%
Sex Female 28 70%
Total: 40 100
Grade 11 21 47.5%
Year Grade 12 19 52.5%
Level Total: 40 100
Table 2. Profile of the respondents
When asked whether social media has improved their access to political
knowledge, most (72.5%) of the respondents answered: “yes”, 25% answered
“maybe”, while only a few (2.5%) answered “no” (Table 3). Upon further
questioning, the students revealed that they have learned about political issues
online in one form or another.
Grade Level Yes No Maybe

11&12
Frequency: 29 1 10
Percentage: 72.5% 2.5% 25%
Table 3. Effect of social media on the students’ political knowledge
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The majority (67.5%) of the respondents were not registered to vote at the
time of the survey, as reflected in Table 4.
Grade Level Registered Unregistered Maybe

11&12 Voters
Frequency: 13 27 0
Percentage: 32.5% 67.5% 0%

Table 4. Distribution of registered and unregistered voters
When asked whether the respondents have participated in political polls
online, only 33.3% answered “yes”, most (59%) answered “no), while a few
(7.7%) were unsure.

11&12
Frequency: 13 23 3
Percentage: 33.3% 59% 7.7%
Table 5. Respondent’s participation in online poll surveys
Most of the respondents answered that they noticed the presence of
political parties on social media platforms such as Facebook. Only a few
answered “no” while a few were unsure. This reflects that most political parties
have taken advantage of social media to reach more people and advance their
campaigning.
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11&12
Frequency: 32 3 4
Percentage: 82.1% 7.6% 10.3%
Table 6. Perceived presence of political parties on social media
Most of the respondents appeared to have relied on social media for political
information. Among the most cited social media platforms is Facebook (Table 7).
This is in contrast with the study of Ibardeloza et al. (2022) which showed that
only a few students appear to rely on social media for any political news.

11&12
Frequency: 29 7 4
Percentage: 72.5% 17.5% 10%
Table 7. Seeking political information on social media
According to the responses of the students when they were asked if they
were sure of the credibility of the information they get from social media, most of
them (60%) were unsure. This implies that although most of them rely on social
media for political information, there are only a few (22.5%) who are confident
with the information they gather online.

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11&12
Frequency: 9 7 24
Percentage: 22.5% 17.5% 60%
Table 8. The credibility of political information available on social media
For most of the students, it was very important to stay informed about
political issues. This is reflected in Table 9 below. These findings are related to
Medina's (2019) statement that the public has witnessed young people expressing
their opinions on a variety of sociopolitical issues. Youth are frequently involved
in shaping today's and tomorrow's politics, making use of their rights and
wisdom.
Grade Level Very Important Slightly Not

11&12 Important Important Important
Frequency: 28 6 6 0
Percentage: 70% 15% 15% 0%
Table 9. Perceived importance of staying informed about political issues
Most of the respondents have not relied on political information when
choosing their chosen political candidates (Table 10. According to the students,
information on social media rarely affected their decision to vote for a certain
candidate or political party. This implies that although the students rely on social
media for information, this information does not directly affect their voting
decision.
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11&12
Frequency: 9 26 5
Percentage: 22.5% 65% 12.5%
Table 10. Changing political views after being exposed to social media
information
Most of the students did not attempt to spread political information
outside of social media platforms (Table 11). This may be because most of the
students belong to a community where most people have the same access to
digital platforms as they do. The majority of the respondents also expressed that
they feel that social media platforms enable them to make their voices heard
louder and more effectively.

11&12
Frequency: 14 14 12
Percentage: 35% 35% 30%
Table 11. Spreading political information outside the digital platform
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CHAPTER V
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings and Conclusions
This research aimed to determine the influence of major social media
platforms on the political awareness of senior high school students of Aldersgate
College in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. This study utilized a comparative qualitative
research design to confirm the results of the responses. Tables, frequency, and
percentages were used to present the results for ease of presentation and analysis.
A self-made questionnaire was floated to 40 respondents who were purposively
chosen via a google form, in compliance with restrictions due to the pandemic.
Most of the students were female, and more than half were in Grade 12.
Social media has improved the students’ access to political knowledge, based on
the responses. Although a majority of them were not registered to vote in the
national elections just yet, some of them have participated in political polls
online. As most of the students observed, political parties seemed to have a
widespread presence on social media such as Facebook. This reflects the fact that
most political parties have used social media to reach out to more people and
advance their campaigns. Most respondents appeared to rely on social media for
political information. Facebook was one of the most frequently mentioned social
media platforms. Many students were unsure of the credibility of the information
they obtained from social media, according to their responses when asked. This
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implies that, while many of them rely on social media for political information,
only a few are confident in the information they obtain online. It was critical for
the majority of the students to stay informed about political issues. When
selecting political candidates, most respondents did not rely on political
information. According to the students, social media information had little
influence on their decision to vote for a particular candidate or political party.
This implies that, while students rely on social media for information, it does not
directly impact their voting decision.
Most students did not attempt to disseminate political information outside
of social media platforms. This could be because most of the students come from
a community where most people have access to the same digital platforms as they
do. Most respondents also stated that they believe social media platforms allow
them to make their voices heard more loudly and effectively.

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Recommendations
Based on the findings of this study, the following are recommended:
Students must be encouraged to engage in socio-political related activities.
Teachers may allow students time in class to express their opinions on political
issues, similar to quick speech activity. School officials may allow the students to
participate in various conventions or congresses that will engage them in politics.
Schools should also provide additional political education to students.
Lastly, it is recommended for future researchers to conduct this study in a
broader population and employ different statistical methods to be able to see the
significance of the studied variables to the problem statement at hand.

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APPENDICES
March 11, 2022
MR. JONATHAN PALITAYAN
Research Teacher
Dear MR. PALITAYAN,
Warm Greetings!
We, the Researchers from Grade 12 HUMSS William Blake of Aldersgate
College would like to ask your permission to allow us to survey through the
google online form. This is given our Study entitled “Influence Of Major Social
Media Platforms On The Political Awareness Of Senior High School Students Of
Aldersgate College”. All information provided will be kept in utmost
confidentiality and would be used only for academic purposes. The names of the
respondents will not appear in any research or publications resulting from this
study unless agreed to. Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you very much!

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Respectfully yours,
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April 18, 2022
Dear Respondents,
Warm Greetings!
We, the researchers are conducting a study entitled, “Influence Of Major Social
Media Platforms On The Political Awareness Of Senior High School Students Of
Aldersgate College”. Part of the requirements of our study is to float the
questionnaire and gather the needed data to complete the study. In connection
with this, may we request you to be one of our respondents? This would be of
great help in completing our study. Rest assured that all the information that will
be gathered from you will be kept with the utmost confidentiality and will be used
for research purposes only. We appreciate your time and effort in helping us.
Thank you and God bless.
Sincerely yours,
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Name(optional):
Grade & Section:
Respondent Information:
What is your age?
What is your gender?
Does the media help to improve your life and knowledge about your political
view?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe
Are you registered to vote at the current address you reside at?
o Registered Voter
o Unregistered
Have you ever taken a political survey over the phone or online?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe
Have you ever noticed any political party’s activity on social media?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe
Have you ever searched for political information on social media?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe
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Are you getting correct information from the media?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe
How important it is to you to stay informed about political issues?
o Very Important
o Important
o Slightly Important
Did you choose or change your political party based on information from social
media?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe
Have you ever verbally spread out the political information to people that don’t
have social media accessibility?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe
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INFLUENCE OF MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON THE

POLITICAL AWARENESS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF

A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of the Senior High School

Solano, Nueva Vizcaya

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Practical Research 1

Marc Dave C. Yacapin

Princess Hannah Marie L. Bato

Hans Jenssen S. Lagera

This research paper entitled “INFLUENCE OF MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA

PLATFORMS ON THE POLITICAL AWARENESS OF SENIOR HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENTS OF ALDERSGATE COLLEGE” was prepared and

is hereby recommended for approval and acceptance.

Mr. Jonathan Palitayan Mrs. Marissa Taguinod

Research Teacher Principal

Mr. Zander Gayagoy

Table 1. The input-process-output framework of the research

on the political awareness of senior high school students of Aldersgate College in

Solano, Nueva Vizcaya using a comparative qualitative research design. Results

knowledge, based on the responses. As most of the students observed, political

parties seemed to have a widespread presence on social media such as Facebook.

Most respondents appeared to rely on social media for political information.

political information found online when selecting political candidates. While

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

government institutions operate, how political leaders communicate, how

documentaries, and so on. In recent years, people's hyper-connectivity in the

digital environment has highlighted the importance of constitutional rights such as

tweeting, sharing pictures, and making videos.

can motivate political participation, raise public awareness, and transform

"Hootsuite" in 2021 states that Filipinos spend an average of 4 hours and 15

meant to be utilized for political purposes. But as technology has developed,

benefited from leveraging how users share information, including political

incorporated into technology. In a different sense, election campaigns and media

As such, determining the influence of social media usage on the political

awareness of students can help us understand the impact of digital platforms on

influence of a major social media platform (Facebook) on the political views of

senior high school students at Aldersgate College. Hence, this research.

opinions traveling through the social media platform, it is persuasive and

frequently attempts to alter or influence beliefs when it comes to political views.

advanced understanding of youth radical political participation, along with more

of digital platforms in influencing political participation and awareness among the

high school students at Aldersgate College in social media (particularly

Facebook) and determine whether it has influenced their political awareness.

(particularly Facebook) influence the political awareness of senior high school

institution. Therefore, the hypotheses to be tested in this study are as follows:

Generally, this study aims to determine the influence of major social

media platforms (Facebook) on the political awareness of senior high school

students of Aldersgate College. Specifically, it aims to:

1. determine the profile of senior high school students of Aldersgate

2. determine the social media activity(ies) of students vis-à-vis Facebook

political posts; and

3. identify the influence of Facebook on the political awareness of

significance of the research to different sectors.

This study aims to stimulate students to reflect on their lack of political

knowledge by improving their abilities in the hopes of increasing political

disinformation online, educators’ roles become more significant.

This research would be beneficial to the community because it will shed

information they receive.

Scope and Delimitation

main purpose is to determine the influence of major social media platforms

(Facebook) on the political awareness of the students.

This section discusses the framework to be used in this research. This

study utilized the Input-Process-Output research framework which is summarized

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT