The E ects of Facebook on the mental health of students of Tuguegarao City West

High School

Richard R. Mabborang
Grade II-Rizal
Tuguegarao City West High School
 Table of content

Title Page…………………………………………………………..i
Table of contents…………………………………………………..ii
Chapter I
Background of the Study
Context and Rationale…………………………………………….1
Statement of the Problem…………………………………………5
Scope and Delimitation………………………………………………..7
Significance of the study…………………………………………..8
Chapter II
Review of Related Literature and Studies
Review of Related Literature………………………………………10
Review of Related Studies…………………………………………13
 Chapter I
Background of the study

Context and Rationale

Social media platforms allow users to have conversations, share information, and
create web content. There are many forms of social media, including blogs,
microblogs, wikis, social networking sites, photo-sharing sites, instant messaging,
video-sharing, test podcasts, widgets, virtual worlds, and more. Entertainment.
There's so much more to social media than just work, communication, and branding.
Sometimes, all we want is a little entertainment at the end of the day. Social media
platforms provide individuals with customized feeds consisting of memes, news, and
short clips of videos as per the user's activity. There is so much more to social media
than just work, communication, and branding. Sometimes, all we want is a little
entertainment at the end of the day. Social media platforms provide tired
individuals with customized feeds consisting of memes, news, and short clips of
videos as per the user's activity. Facebook is the largest social networking site, with
nearly 3 billion people using it monthly. This means roughly 37% of the world's
population are Facebook users.However, multiple studies have found a strong link
between heavy social media use and an increased risk for depression, anxiety,
loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote
negative experiences such as feelings of inadequacy about your life or appearance.
The use of social media platforms such as Facebook may lead to depression, anxiety,
poor sleep quality, and stress, which are often observed in teens and adolescents.

Social media provides students with multiple ways to connect virtually with others
(family, friends, peers, teachers, members of interest groups, and even strangers).
The list of social media platforms used by students is growing steadily and is always
changing.

Young people have countless opportunities to engage with social media. It gives them
an opportunity to engage virtually with the larger world around them. Students will
use social media in di erent ways, depending on their interests, communities,
friends, and family.
Statement of the Problem:

1.What is the most popular social media platform?

2.What is the fastest growing social media platform?

3.Does social media negatively impact wellbeing?

4.How does social media a ect mental health?

5.How are young people a ected by social media?

Scope and Delimitation

Specifically, this study aims to examine the possible impact of excessive Facebook use
on the mental well-being of the students, the possible negative e ects of online
harassment and bullying on the students' mental health, and the possible positive
e ects of using Facebook to build social connections and enhance academic
performance.

The study will not cover other social media platforms and their e ects on the
students' mental health. The study will also not cover the e ects of Facebook use on
other age groups and populations. Lastly, this study will not provide solutions or
interventions for mental health issues but will only focus on identifying the possible
e ects of Facebook use on the students' mental health.
Significance of the Study

Firstly, social media platforms like facebook can be a breeding ground for
cyberbullying and harassment which can significantly impact a student's
self-esteem and mental well- being. Some students might also feel pressured to keep
up with the perfect-looking lives portrayed on social media leading to feelings of
inadequacy and depression. Secondly, overuse of social media can contribute to a
lack of sleep and increased stress levels due to constant notifications and the desire
to keep up with the online world. This can lead to exhaustion and burnout
negatively impacting academic performance and overall mental health. Lastly
excessive use of social media has been linked to addiction-like symptoms and
feelings of social isolation. Students spend hours scrolling through their Feeds
leading to a decrease in face to face communication and socialization which can
impact their Social skills development and overall mental well-being.
Enter

In summary, while Facebook and other social media platforms o er numerous

benefits, overuse and the negative impact they can have on mental health should be
carefully considered.
 Chapter II
Review of related literature and studies

Review of Related Literature

Facebook is the most popular social network among students; it was primarily
designed as a platform for Social interaction and communication. It has now become
an integral part of today's society, and its usage has increased rapidly worldwide.
However, the excessive use of Facebook has raised concerns regarding its e ect on
the psychological well-being of students. This review will analyze the e ects of
Facebook! the mental health of students at Tuguegarao City West High School. To
conduct this review, the databases of Medline, Embase, and Pryinfo were searched
for articles published between 2010 and 2020. The search criteria included Facebook,
student mental health, and Tuguegarao City West. high school. The studies were
analyzed for relevance and quality. The review revealed that Facebook has both
positive and negative e ects on the mental health of students. Positive e ects
include increased social support, enhanced self-esteem, and emotional well-being.

However, negative e ects include anxiety, depression, decreased self-esteem, and

addiction. These e ects were more pronounced in those students who excessively
used Facebook, spent more time scrolling, and compared themselves with others on
the platform. Male students were more vulnerable to their negative e ects than
female students. The findings of this review suggest that school authorities, parents,
and health professionals should help students set boundaries and limit their
excessive use of media platforms. This review is limited to the studies conducted on
the e ects of Facebook on the mental health of students at Tuguegarao City West
High School. Therefore, generalizing the Findings to other populations should be
done with caution.
Review of Related Studies

Lee H. Ahn, H. & Choi (2015 The E ects of Sought Media on Mental Health An
exploratory study among adults, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing,
22 (10), 771–779.

This study explores the relationship between Social media use a ects mental health,
particularly on Facebook and among young adults. The Findings suggest that
excessive use of Facebook is associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety,
poorer sleep quality, and reduced life satisfaction. The study highlights the
importance of healthy online behavior and establishes guidelines. For focal media
use. of promoting

Twenge, J. M. campbell W. Martin, G. N. (2018). Decreases in psychological

well-being among American adolescents after 2012 and links to screen time during
the rise of smart phone technology, Emotion (PC6) 765-780.

This study examines the relationship between Smartphone use, social media, and
mental health among Mexican adolescents.

The findings suggest that the use of smartphone technology and social media are
associated. with declines in psychological well-being, including increased symptoms
of depression and anxiety, lower life satisfaction, and more peeling of loneliness.
The study underscores the need to consider the potential negative e ects of
excessive Screen time on mental health.

Kirschner, P.A., and Karlpinski, A.C. (2010). Facebook and academic performance
Computers in Human Behavior, 26(6), 12317–1245.

This study explores the relationship between Facebook use and academic
performance among undergraduate students.