INTRODUCTION:

Social media has become an integral part of the daily lives of adolescents, with platforms such as
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter dominating their online interactions. While social media
offers numerous benefits, there is growing concern about its impact on the mental health of grade
10 students.

Questionnaire:

1. Are you active on social media?

○ YES

○ NO

2. Does social media affect your studies?

○ YES

○ NO

3. Have you ever been discriminated online?

○ YES

○ NO

4. Have you ever been bullied online?

○ YES

○ NO

5. Does social media have a big impact on your mental health?

○ YES

○ NO
A. Positive Effects of Social Media

1. Social media helps me stay connected with friends and family members who live far away.

○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY DISAGREE

2. I enjoy discovering new interests and hobbies through social media, such as following accounts
related to cooking, fitness, or travel.

○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE

3. Social media provides a platform for me to express myself and share my thoughts and experiences
with others.

○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE

4. I appreciate the convenience of being able to access news and information quickly through social
media, especially during important events or emergencies.

○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE

5. I find social media to be a fun and entertaining way to spend my free time, whether by watching
funny videos, reading memes, or engaging with friends in online games or challenges.

○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE
A. Negative Effect of social media
1. I often find myself comparing my life to the carefully curated images and posts of others on social
media.
○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE

2. I experienced negative emotions, such as anxiety or depression when I am triggered by a post on

social media.
○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE

3. I spend much time on social media each day and i feel like it takes away from other important
areas of my life.
○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE

4. I experienced being cyberbullied a lot of times and it affects my mental health.

○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE

5. I find myself mindlessly scrolling through social media, and I feel like it affects my productivity or
ability to focus.
○ STRONGLY DISAGREE
○ DISAGREE
○ NEUTRAL
○ AGREE
○ STRONGLY AGREE