THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO THE BEHAVIOR AMONG JUNIOR HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENT IN NEW ILANG ACHIEVERS ACADEMY

CHAPTER 1

Introduction

Social media for students serves as a double-edged sword, offering both benefits

and drawbacks. On the positive side, it facilitates communication, collaboration, and

information-sharing among peers. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram allow

students to connect, exchange ideas, and create virtual communities. However,

excessive use can lead to distractions, impacting academic performance. Additionally,

the pressure to conform to online norms may contribute to stress and mental health

issues. Striking a balance is crucial; leveraging social media for educational purposes

while managing screen time helps students stay informed, engaged, and socially

connected without compromising their overall well-being and academic focus. For

students, social media is a two-edged sword with advantages and disadvantages.

Positively, it makes peer-to-peer communication, cooperation, and information sharing

easier.
 In USA, there are 4.54 billion Internet users, and 3.8 billion people use social

media all around the world (We are social, 2020). For a recent report, Anderson and

Jiang (2019) revealed that almost every adolescent (13-17 years old) living in the USA

had their own smartphone and internet access (95%) while 89% of them used Internet

either several times or constantly (45%) during a day. For instance, in order to attend

social activities, students must cut off their time to study, read, and do homework. More

specifically, today, due to the attractive nature of most social media tools, students

prefer to devote much more time to any media instead of academic activities (Lau,

2017).

Meanwhile in the Philippines in social media has become integral to people’s

lives; revolutionizing communication and providing opportunities to learn about societal

trends and issues. This study aimed to examine the influence of social media on the

academic performance of junior high school students in Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur,

Philippines during the 2022-2023 academic year. It employed a descriptive-correlational

research approach to explore the impact of social media usage on academic

socialization, entertainment, and informative aspects and its association with academic

performance. The study used simple random sampling to select junior high school

students from the target school. The findings indicated that students utilized social

media for various purposes, including conducting research, problem-solving, peer

interaction, curriculum understanding, and collaborative learning. Participants agreed

that social media positively influenced their academic, socialization, entertainment, and

informative experiences. However, no significant correlation was found between social

media usage and academic performance. As a result, educators encourage the

responsible use of social media in students’ learning processes. At the same time,

school administrators should support teachers in integrating social media into their

instructional approaches and classroom activities.

In Davao City via social media lastly the study's finding reveal the fundamentals

of how visitors make decision which are essential for enhancing the competitive

advantages of cultural destination significant finding from the study are beneficial to the

growth cultural tourism in Davao. According to colhando (2020) the learning attitude

impacts how we see and process the world around us as well as how we allow it to

shape our thoughts ,ideas, decisions ,and life's path .Most people associate learning

with formal education at school college, or university However Schooling is simply one

sort of learning but our professions , aspiration and objectives need for more than just

knowledge .The learning attitude is a self -initiated voluntary attitude that attempts from

natural curiosity and drive and it is essential for both personal and professional

development which the globe experiencing constant transforming economic, political,

social, and environmental

Purpose of the Study

The study's goal is probably to find out how junior high school pupils at New Ilang

Achievers Academy Incorporated's use of social media affects their behavior.

Investigating possible links between social media use and other behaviors, such

academic achievement, interpersonal relationships, or mental health, may fall under this

category. Teenagers' lives are now irreversibly impacted by social media, especially

those of junior high school students. Although there is no denying its capacity to foster

creativity, connection, and information sharing, there are also worries over how it may

affect their conduct. The goal of this study is to thoroughly investigate how social media

affects junior high school pupils and provide a complex picture that goes beyond

generalizations. Parents, teachers, legislators, and the tech sector will benefit greatly

from this research's insightful observations on the complex effects of social media on

junior high school pupils. We can build a more encouraging atmosphere that promotes

good digital habits and optimizes the potential advantages of social media for this

susceptible group by being aware of both the positive and negative effects.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to answer the following Questions:

1. What is the

2.

Hypothesis
Theoretical Framework

Conceptual Framework

Significance of the Study