Research Idea:

Social Media Exposure and Political Literacy

Research Question/Objective:

Is there a relationship between the level of social media exposure and level of political

literacy?

To determine the relationship between the level of social media exposure and level of

political literacy.

Specific Research Questions/Objectives:

1. What is the level of social media exposure of participants as a group and when classified

according to variables?

2. Are there significant differences in the level of social media exposure of participants as a

group and when classified according to variables?

3. What is the level of political literacy of participants as a group and when classified

according to variables?

4. Are there significant differences in the level of social media exposure of participants as a

group and when classified according to variables?

5. Is there a significant relationship between the level of social media exposure and level of

political literacy?
Research Design, Approach, and Methods:

Quantitative, Survey, Researchers’ made Questionnaire, Quantitative Checklist

Conceptual Framework:

Social Media Exposure

Socio-Demographics:

 Age
 Sex
 Social Class

Political Literacy

Questionnaire Checklist

Part I. Information
Name:(Optional) ____________________________________
Year/Course: _________________________________
Sex: ( )Male ( )Female
Age: ( )18-19 ( )20-40 ( )41-Above
Monthly Family Income:
___________Less than ₱ 7,890.00
___________ ₱ 7, 890.00 - ₱ 15, 780.00
___________ ₱ 15, 780.00 - ₱ 118, 350.00
___________ ₱ 118, 350.00 - ₱ 157, 800.00
___________ At least ₱ 157, 800.00

Part II. Level of Social Media Exposure

Direction: Put check (✓) on the corresponding column of your answer:

5 – Strongly Agree
4 – Agree
3 – Uncertain
2 – Disagree
1 – Strongly Disagree
 Level of Social Media Exposure
1 2 3 4 5
1. If I could visit only one site on the Internet, it
would be a social media site.
2. Watching social media posts is good for
overcoming boredom.

3. I spent time on social media at the expense of my

obligations.

4. My social media profile is rather detailed.

5. I feel bad if I don't check my social media accounts

daily.

6. When I'm bored, I often go to social media.

7. I spend more time on social media than I would

like to.

8. I like refining my social media profile.

9. I often search for Internet connection in order to

visit social media.
10. If I'm bored, I open social media.

11. It happens that I use social media instead of

sleeping.

12. It is important for me to update my social media

profile regularly.
13. Before going to sleep, I check social media once
more.
Part III. Level of Political Literacy

Level of Political Literacy

1 2 3 4 5
1. I am knowledgeable of the different political
parties in the country.

2. I watch news about political issues.

3. I acquire political information from social media.

4. I am aware of my political rights and freedom.

5. I actively participate in political discussions.

6. I actively share my political thoughts and standing.

7. I am aware of the political policies and regulations

implemented by the government.
8. I often post or share constructive criticisms
regarding political issues.
9. I often share political insights with my family.

10. I am aware of the benefits of the programs that the

government implement.