Abstract

This study investigates the possible influences of social media to the students' academic behavior. Awareness of the potential outcomes of using social media can help them understand the possible impacts. The goal of this study is to develop plans to enhance students' holistic development and encourage responsible social media use by addressing these consequences. This research will be conducted at a Senior High School in Digos City. The sampling design for this study is a survey questionnaire. Furthermore, the study's respondents are Grade 12 HUMSS students who use various social media platforms. To add to that, this study will use the survey instrument, specifically the questionnaire. This study will use an attitudinal measure, a quantitative way to assess a person's attitude. This study aims to collect data and information regarding students' academic behavior. The findings conclude that social media helps the students' in various ways, including the improvements they made by searching for the things they wanted to understand. However, social media also distracted the students, affecting their study habits and academic performance. In conclusion, social media affected the students' lives moderately. They are distracted by social media, but their academic behavior is untroubled at all.

Keywords:

Social Media, Addiction, Academic Behavior, Positive and Negative Influence, Students, Social Networks, HUMSS, Grade 12

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