RISK AWARENESS OF GENERATION Z TEENAGERS IN JUAN R.

LIWAG
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ON SOCIAL MEDIA BREACH

A Research Proposal Presented to the Faculty of Senior High School

Department, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,
Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School, Gapan City,
Nueva Ecija, Philippines in Partial Fulfillment
of the requirements for the Subject

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Brigino, Jeslyn Rose L.

Cabig, Ritz Jermaine J.
De Leon, Renz Aaliyah E.
Lazaro, Myk Rondell M.
Martin, John Christian D.
Rosas, Kevin N.
Santos, Charles Jairon R.
Sicat, Jeman R.
Sotelo, Kristine Margarette P.
Velasquez, Marie Crischelle M.
Villaseñor, Daryl B.
Yamsuan, Rhailey Vincent

Kassandra Jlin B. Mariano

Marilou D. Policarpio
Adviser

MARCH 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page
Table of Contents

Chapter 01
Introduction and Review of the Related Literature
Background of the Study . . . . . . 3
Review of Related Literature . . . . . . 5
Statement of the Problem . . . . . . 10
Hypotheses . . . . . . . . 11
Significance of the Study . . . . . . 12
Scope and Delimitation of the Study . . . . . 13
Conceptual Framework . . . . . . . 14
Time and Place of the Study . . . . . . 14
Definition of Terms . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 02
Methodology
Research Design . . . . . . . 16
Research Locale . . . . . . . 16
Respondents of the Study . . . . . . 16
Sampling Technique . . . . . . . 17
Data Gathering Procedures . . . . . . 17
Data Gathering Tools . . . . . . . 17
Statistical Treatment . . . . . . . 18

Bibliography . . . . . . . . . 18

Appendices . . . . . . . . . 19

Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . 25
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Background of the Study

Social Media was introduced over twenty years ago and has developed into

one of the main ways the world communicate with others. In recent years, social

media has taken off into the fast-paced world and has adopted to changes,

creating a faster and easier ways to share information with friends and followers.

The said application is a term for the online platforms that people use for

social network updates, that includes giving, sharing photos, videos and chatting

and others also say that it is a way to be close to other people while living in a

remote corner of the world.

Over the past decade, social media has become the major vehicle of

communication and a platform of self expression for people for all ages. And the

Generation Z was born on (1995-2015). Generation Z has been the most involved

with this platform and the most prominent demographic and can navigate the

digital world with more skills than the other generations.

Sharing or posting online is not new, people have always shared

information, thoughts and ideas. How else could a culture possibly be passed on?

Imagine family clans of old, telling and retelling stories to pass along information

to the younger generation. Today, as we are no longer bound by the physical

realm (pencil and paper), the information age allows us to share: more content,

more often, with more people, more quickly.

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The youth of today is informed about the advantages and disadvantages of

social media use, but sometimes they are not increasingly worried concerning their

own personally identifiable information. Young people are using social media quite

often because that makes social connection faster and more efficient and

eliminates the necessity for face-to-face interaction. Since Generation Z used it to

interact and converse virtually through the internet approximately 24/7, it is

unattainable to conceive young people from technologies.

Gen Z is more likely to be on social media than not, studies have revealed

that there is a link between social media and poor mental and emotional health.

This is why you must remain vigilant as social media use affects your development.

Social media currently plays a major role in the lives of young millennials

(Generation Z) who primarily use technology to communicate, express their

opinions and gather information. It helped a lot to make Gen Z life easier. Specially

students and people that are learning from social media which made their lives a

lot easier. From one angle, social media usage brings significant benefits; the

failure to use it wisely can lead to negative impacts.

However, the question is whether it is good or bad to share everything on

social media. What drives us to document our lives and why do we feel believe it

is necessary to post our actions and experiences on social media? What do we feel

when we post online? Is it worthy? We know there are various reasons for sharing

online, and we will discover those reasons through this research.

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Uses and Gratifications Theory in social media

One of the most common types of media consumption in the US is social

media. People who use social media frequently do so for a variety of reasons, but

their overarching motivation is a desire to connect with others. With 168.76 million

monthly users, Facebook is unquestionably the most widely used social networking

platform. Researchers have discovered that social media is mostly utilized as a

calming hobby, a means of projecting oneself as popular, and a reward for

friendliness. People who are more narcissistic, for instance, enjoy utilizing social

media more (Leung, 2013). An individual is more likely to utilize social media and

post more frequently if they get more satisfaction from producing material for it.

Generation Z

Generation Z is the first generation to have grown up with cellphones (born

1997–2012). As of 2018, the oldest Gen Z are college seniors, hence this

generation includes students from all educational levels. However, due to parental

privacy concerns and age restrictions for primary school pupils, mostly middle

school, high school, and college students are engaged on social media (Statista).

The generation with the most social media knowledge is Generation Z.

Multitasking skills are frequently exhibited across numerous platforms and

media (Williams, 2015). In general, it is frequently believed that Gen Z under the

age of 13 share the same ideals as Generation Y, the first generation to be born

after technologies became widely used and more popularly known as millennials.
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But there are definite distinctions between how the two generations approach

social media. Regarding the use of social media in both the professional and

personal spheres, millennials have a range of viewpoints. Generation Z see social

media as a tool that improves knowledge overall, especially in academics (Veri et

al., 2013). Media companies must adapt their digital marketing and advertising

strategies to capture Generation Z's fleeting attention. Since Generation Z is the

new target market, many of these young social media professionals are millennials.

It is crucial that they comprehend and cater to Gen Z's specific social media

gratifications.

Online Friendship

Americans are split on whether social media fosters friendships or deters

them. Some people think that social media interferes with real, in-person

encounters. Social media is also a façade of a person's life, with the best parts

selected and shared for others to judge. Some people believe that social media

should be used to complement rather than replace in-person connection with

friends. Many people are only concerned with how many people like their posts on

social media, instead of looking for sincere, pleasant methods to help one another.

Empathy, reciprocity, self-awareness, and shared experiences are qualities of a

healthy friendship that may all be practiced and carried out online.

Generation Z is having a difficult time figuring out how to interact with one

another online in a way that is mutually beneficial because everyone uses social

media for different reasons. It is difficult to establish supportive friendships online

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because the majority of these motivations (which are discussed in more detail in

the section below) are egotistical and self-serving.

Social Media’s Impact on Health

The amount of sleep adolescents get has a big influence on self and mental

health. Young people's sleep might be disrupted by social media notifications and

the desire to use their phones late at night (Scott et al., 2016). Regardless of

gender, social media use overall, use throughout the night, and emotional

investment are all associated with poorer quality of sleep, lower self-esteem, and

higher levels of sadness and anxiety among adolescents (Scott et al., 2016). Young

people may find it difficult to unwind before night because they worry about

missing out on social media or not getting a message from a friend.

Sleep quality, social media use, emotional involvement in social media, and

mental health status are all highly correlated in a cyclical fashion. People put

pressure on themselves to constantly be active on their phones (Thomée et al.,

2010). Work/school demands, a person's social group, and that person's own

desires all contribute to this pressure. Consequently, while they ought to have

been sleeping, people occasionally stay on edge.

The struggle of keep working and personal life separate and feel trapped

by their hectic schedules (Thomée et al., 2010). When they don't return calls or

messages right away, young people feel bad. There is a lot of pressure on Gen Z

to always have their phones with them and be available to answer as a result of
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constant phone notifications. The fear of missing out (FoMO) at events and

gatherings is also a result of it.

FoMO and Social Media Addiction

Fear of Missing Out, often known as FoMO, is the desire to know what other

people are doing out of a fear of missing out on an enjoyable activity or event.

Social media makes users aware of a wide range of events, so many that it would

be physically impossible for one individual to attend them all, which both feeds

and alleviates FoMO. Young people report more cases of FoMO, especially males

(Przybylski, 2013). FoMO is more prevalent among people who are less in tune

with their psychological needs, such as their need for competence, autonomy, and

companionship. FoMO adversely affects mood, life satisfaction, and social media

use overall (Przybylski, 2013). When this happens, people are more likely to check

social media at unsuitable times, including when driving or listening to a lecture.

These are instances of PSMU, or problematic social media use (Kircaburun et al.,

2018). PSMU and social media addiction are frequently linked. Around 6% of the

global population, or more than 210 million people, are dependent on technology

and social media.

FoMO was the top 16 and most reliable sign of a social media addiction

among students who liked Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook. Gen Z are likely

to make up a large portion of those with social media addictions. Being introverted,

amiable, thorough, and neurotic were qualities that linked to high PSMU scores.
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The Privacy Paradox

For some young people, the benefits of online friendship and social contact

outweigh the dangers of exposing private information. The privacy paradox is the

contradiction between a person's professed privacy ideals and their actual privacy

actions, such as how some social media users are willing to forego their privacy in

order to achieve their media objectives (Quinn, 2016). The strongest motivations

for forsaking privacy, according to prior studies, are identity loss, future

information life, curiosity about others, and habit (Quinn, 2016).

Generation Z is willing to trade their privacy for likes or other types of online

attention from their peers. This suggests that as new social media features and

platforms appear, the privacy paradox will continue to be a topic of discussion.

Parents have always been concerned about shielding their kids from online

predators or cyberbullying. Parents have always been concerned about shielding

their kids from online predators or cyberbullying (Quinn, 2016).

Snapchat's Snap Map feature allows users to pinpoint your precise location

from anywhere in the world at any given time. Many government organizations

were alarmed by how intrusive the Snap Map may be. Gen Z are ready to ignore

this privacy invasion in exchange for the social consequences they hope to get

from Snapchat. After this, a lot of Gen Z are ready to ignore this privacy invasion

in exchange for the social consequences they hope to get from Snapchat (Quinn,

2016).
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The Present Study

It is quite simple for people to stay in touch with one another because to

social media. Gen Z, on the other hand, hold each other to certain social and

behavioral standards online since they were raised in the smartphone era

(Williams, 2015). For instance, when someone shares a photo on Instagram, they

frequently anticipate their friends' likes and comments (Quan-Haase et al., 2010).

Gen Z may feel inadequate or distressed if these desired results are not achieved

(Scott et al., 2016).

Personality qualities like neuroticism, narcissism, and FOMO may contribute

to the existence of these basic tenets (Przybylski, 2013). Anxiety and sadness are

two mental health conditions that can contribute to problematic social media use

and social media addiction (Scott et al., 2016). So according Thomée et al. (2010),

Gen Z have developed a high-pressure online culture that may be harmful to both

their physical and social relationships. The purpose of this study is to clearly explain

the complexities and drivers underlying Generation Z's social media norms.

Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this research is to raise awareness to generation z in social

media breach. The researchers aims to answer the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the teenagers in terms of:

1.1 Name:

1.2 Age:

1.3 Year/Grade Level:

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2. How aware are you of the risks of online information breaches?

3. How often do you read online privacy policies when signing up for a new

website or app?

4. What is the impact of risks in social media in terms of:

4.1 Unnecessary Posting

4.2 Lack of Privacy

4.3 Addiction

Hypotheses

1. Ha – There is a significant awareness in online information breaches.

Ho – There is no significant awareness in online information breaches.

2. Ha – There is a significant reading online privacy policies when signing up

for a new website or app.

Ho – There is no significant reading online privacy policies when signing up

for a new website or app.

3. Ha – There is a significant impact of risks in social media in terms of

Unnecessary Posting, Lack of Privacy, and Addiction.

Ho – There is no significant impact of risks in social media in terms of

Unnecessary Posting, Lack of Privacy, and Addiction.

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Significance of the Study

This research will raise awareness of how gen Z teenagers think about

breaches in social media. Considering that gen Z teenagers are the most frequent

users of social media, it is becoming ever more crucial to understand their

awareness and understanding. This research will concentrate on how social media

has compromised, how to prevent them, and how users may do to halt them and

possibly deal with them.

The Students

The students will gain knowledge and perspectives about social media

breaches throughout this study, which will prove significant. This viewpoint and

understanding may cover many strategies, techniques and behaviours for

preventing risk breaches or disclosing and making knowledge generally

acknowledged in social media.

The Teenagers

This research will provide ideas and thoughts regarding how to boost social

media awareness. A new perspective and understanding of how to resist social

media breaches can result from knowing how to guard the confidentiality of all

users. Since the researcher could use the information gathered from the research

to understand the underlying ideologies around the usage of social media, it will

be advantageous to all users, especially teenagers.

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The Society

The society that shares all of its happenings and disseminates all

information in public will benefit from this study. They can use the knowledge that

they gained from this study to better comprehend the risks and adjust their social

media strategies in accordance with the data.

The Researchers

The present and future researchers will profit from the concepts and

knowledge that may emerge from the study. One of the foundation and grounds

for understanding how to prevent breaches in social media may indeed be

conducted by this study.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

This study is limited only to Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School of Gapan

City, Nueva Ecija during the academic year 2022 – 2023.

Determining the risk awareness of Gen Z teenagers in Social Media

information breach among Grade 12 students of Juan R. Liwag Memorial High

School, school year 2022 – 2023. The information needed will be gathered using

the closed – ended format style researcher made questionnaire. All information

and conclusions drawn from this study were obtained only to this particular group

of this study.
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Conceptual Framework

Figure 1: The Schematic Diagram of the Independent and Dependent Variable of

the Study.

Time and Place of the Study

The study was about The Risk Awareness of Generation Z in social media

breaches. The research takes place at Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School which

is located in Bayanihan, Gapan City, Nueva Ecija. The research had been done

since 1st Semester SY: 2022 – 2023.

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Definition of Terms

a.) Generation Z - colloquially known as zoomers, is the demographic cohort

succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha.

b.) Generation Y - also known as Millennials, is a demographic categorization of

people born after Generation X and before Generation Z.

c.) Vigilant - alert, watchful, and wide-awake.

d.) Personal Sphere - The public sphere is where the free discussion and debate

of ideas occurs, and the private sphere is the realm of family life.

e.) Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

f.) Reciprocity - the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit,

especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.

g.) Egotistical - excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.

h.) Adolescent - (of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into

an adult.

i.) Autonomy – In its simplest sense, autonomy is about a person’s ability to act

on his or her own values and interests.

j.) Inadequate – lacking the quantity or quality required; insufficient for a purpose.
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CHAPTER 02
METHODOLOGY

This chapter represents the methodology that are employed during the

study. The research approach and methods in this study are acknowledged and

explored. In this chapter the research design, locale of the study, and data

collection methods are provided.

Research Design

The aim of this descriptive study is to discuss the risks of social media

breaches. This study will also raise awareness of how Gen Z think about the

breaches in social media.

The researchers will conduct descriptive research using specific methods

like surveys, observations, interviews and case studies to gather enough data for

the study. All primary data collection methods are covered, which provides a lot of

information.

Research Locale

The research study will be conducted at the senior high school department

of Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School. It is located at Bayanihan, Gapan City,

Nueva Ecija.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study will be the Senior High School students of

Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School – Senior High School.

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Sampling Technique

In order to get the data, the respondents will be chosen using the simple

random sampling technique. The researchers chose the simple random sampling

technique because it is the easiest method to be used in a research study.

Data Collection Procedures

To gather statistical data and information for the study, the researchers will

apply flexible data collection methods, such as surveys and case studies.

The strategy for this study will be exploratory and descriptive, allowing

researchers to collect data from a variety of contexts and find expected and

unexpected relationships. The researchers will provide them a brief introduction to

preserve the confidentiality of their responses. This will allow the respondents to

respond freely and completely. The researchers will collect additional information

to enhance the gathered data from the study.

The researchers will provide a survey with closed and open-ended questions

to collect data on: the risk awareness of generation z teenagers in social media

breach from a sample of students from different strands.

Data Collection Tools

This study will refer to the devices/instruments used to collect data, such

as a paper questionnaire or computer-assisted interviewing system. Case Studies,

Observation and Surveys are the tools that the researchers will use to collect data.
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Statistical Treatment

After the researchers have obtained information from their questionnaire,

they will then organize these before they will be analyzed. On quantitative data,

the conceptual analysis will be undertaken at this stage of data collection. The

most common goal is to examine the term frequency in data. The respondent’s

perspectives may be integrated to make the data more understandable, allowing

for better data-based decision-making. Afterward, the researchers will hypothesize

the information gathered to determine if social media breach has effects on

generation z.

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Appendices

Appendix A

Social media has become a major vehicle of communication and a platform

of self-expression for people for all ages. Generation Z has been the most involved

with this platform and the most prominent demographic. Sharing or posting online

is not new, people have always shared information, thoughts and ideas. The

information age allows us to share: more content, more often, with more people,

more quickly. Social media is a major part of the lives of Generation Z (Generation

Z) who primarily use technology to communicate, express their opinions and

gather information. Studies have shown that there is a link between social media

and poor mental and emotional health. The question is whether it is good or bad

to share everything online? We know there are various reasons for sharing online,

and we will discover those reasons through this research.

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Appendix B

With 168.76 million monthly users, Facebook is the most widely used social

networking platform in the US. Social media is mostly utilized as a means of

projecting oneself as popular and a reward for friendliness. People who are more

narcissistic, for instance, enjoy utilizing social media more (Leung, 2013).

One of the most common types of media consumption in the US is social media.

With 168.76 million monthly users, Facebook is the most widely used social

networking platform. Generation Z sees social media as a tool that improves

knowledge overall. Media companies must adapt their digital marketing and

advertising to capture Generation Z's fleeting attention.

Generation Z is having a difficult time figuring out how to interact with one

another online. Some people think that social media interferes with real, in-person

friendships. Social media is also a façade of a person's life, with the best parts

selected and shared for others to judge.

The amount of sleep adolescents get has a big influence on self and mental

health. Social media use overall, use throughout the night, and emotional

involvement in social media are all highly correlated in a cyclical fashion.

Social media makes users aware of a wide range of events, so many that it

would be physically impossible for one individual to attend them all. When this

happens, people are more likely to check social media at unsuitable times,

including when driving or listening to a lecture. Gen Z are likely to make up a large

portion of those with social media addictions (Przybylski, 2013).

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The privacy paradox is the contradiction between a person's professed

privacy ideals and their actual privacy. Gen Z is willing to trade their privacy for

likes or other types of online attention from their peers. This suggests that as new

social media features and platforms appear, the privacy paradox will continue to

be a topic of discussion.

Gen. Z has developed a high-pressure online culture that may be harmful

to both their physical and social relationships, according to Thomée et al.

Przybylski (2013) explores the complexities and drivers of Generation Z's social

media norms. Anxiety and sadness are mental health conditions that can

contribute to problematic social media use.

Appendix C

Figure 1

1. What is the demographic profile of the teenagers in terms of:

1.1 Name:

1.2 Age:

1.3 Year/Grade Level:

2. How aware are you of the risks of online information breaches?

3. How often do you read online privacy policies when signing up for a new

website or app?

4. What is the impact of risks in social media in terms of:

4.1 Unnecessary Posting

4.2 Lack of Privacy

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4.3 Addiction

Appendix D

1. Ha – There is a significant awareness in online information breaches.

Ho – There is no significant awareness in online information breaches.

2. Ha – There is a significant reading online privacy policies when signing up

for a new website or app.

Ho – There is no significant reading online privacy policies when signing up

for a new website or app.

3. Ha – There is a significant impact of risks in social media in terms of

Unnecessary Posting, Lack of Privacy, and Addiction.

Ho – There is a significant impact of risks in social media in terms of

Unnecessary Posting, Lack of Privacy, and Addiction.

Appendix E

Gen Z teenagers are the most frequent users of social media. This research

will focus on how social media has compromised, how to prevent them and what

users can do to stop them.

The students will gain knowledge and perspectives about social media

breaches throughout this study, which will prove significant.

The research will provide ideas and thoughts regarding how to boost social media

awareness. A new perspective and understanding of how to resist social media

breaches can result from knowing how to safeguard the confidentiality of all users.
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The society that shares all of its happenings and disseminates information

in public will benefit from this study. They can use the knowledge they gained

from this study to better comprehend the risks and adjust their social media

strategies in accordance with the data.

One of the foundations and grounds for understanding how to prevent

breaches in social media may indeed be conducted by this study. The present and

future researchers will profit from the concepts and knowledge that may emerge

from the study.

Appendix F

Determining the Risk Awareness of Gen Z teenagers in Social Media

Information Breach among Grade 12 students of Juan R. Liwag Memorial High

School, Gapan City, Nueva Ecija. The information needed will be gathered using

the close- ended format style researcher made questionnaire.

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Appendix G

Figure 2

Appendix H

The aim of this descriptive study is to discuss the risks of social media

breaches. This study will also raise awareness of how Gen Z think about the

breaches in social media. The researchers will conduct descriptive research using

specific methods like surveys, observations, interviews and case studies to gather

enough data for the study.

The research study will be conducted at the senior high school department

of Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School. It is located at Bayanihan, Gapan City,

Nueva Ecija.

The respondents of this research study are the senior high school students

of Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School from different strands.

The researchers chose the simple random sampling technique because it is

the easiest method to be used in a research study.

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The researchers will use flexible data collection methods, such as surveys

and case studies. The strategy for this study will be exploratory and descriptive,

allowing researchers to collect data from a variety of contexts and find expected

and unexpected relationships. The researchers will collect additional information

to enhance the gathered data from the study.

This study will refer to the devices/instruments used to collect data, such

as a paper questionnaire or computer-assisted interviewing system. Case Studies,

Observation and Surveys are the tools that the researchers will use to collect data.

Questionnaire

The researchers of STEM 12 – Corbett are currently conducting a study

entitled “RISK AWARENESS OF GENERATION Z IN JUAN R. LIWAG MEMORIAL

HIGH SCHOOL ON SOCIAL MEDIA BREACH”.

The objectives of this research is to determine the level of awareness of the

generation z on social media breaches.

I. Unnecessary Posting

1. Do you post private or confidential information on social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

2. Do you think twice before posting anything online?

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A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

3. Do you think it’s important to use strong passwords for your accounts?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)Rarely

E.)never

4. Do you use two-factor authentication for your accounts?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

5. Are you aware of the risks associated with sharing too much information

on social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally
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D.)rarely

E.)never

6. Do you ever check the privacy settings on your social media accounts?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

7. Do you make an effort to be mindful of your online presence?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

8. Do you think it’s important to know the privacy policy of the social media

platforms you use?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never
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9. Are you aware of the potential consequences of posting false information

on social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

10. Do you know how to identify potential scams and phishing attempts on

social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

II. Lack of Privacy

1. Do you understand the risks of using social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never
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2. Do you know what personal information should not be posted on social

media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

3. Are you aware that personal information posted on social media can be

used for identity theft?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

4. Do you know what steps to take if your social media account is hacked?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

5. Have you heard of phishing scams?

A.)always
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B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

6. Are you aware of the potential risks of sharing too much personal

information on social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

7. Are you aware of the potential risks of clicking on links or downloading

apps from unfamiliar sources?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

8. Do you know the best practices for protecting yourself and your data

online?

A.)always

B.)often
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C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

9. Are you aware of the potential risks of interacting with strangers online?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

10. Are you aware of the potential risks of sharing your location via social

media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

III. Addiction

1. Are you aware that excessive use of social media can lead to addiction?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely
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E.)never

2. Do you spend too much time on social media on a daily basis?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

3. Do you feel that you are addicted to social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

4. Do you take steps to limit your use of social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

5. Do you think that the use of social media has any potential risks?

A.)always

B.)often
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C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

6. Do you think that addiction to social media is a real threat to today’s

youth?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

7. Do you think social media addiction can lead to other addictions?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

8. Do you think there are any benefits to using social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never
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9. Has anyone close to you ever complained about how much timr you spend

on social media?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never

10. Have you spent a significant amount of time checking your feeds while at

work or at school?

A.)always

B.)often

C.)occasionally

D.)rarely

E.)never