THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE ON THE MENTAL

HEALTH OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF

AMA UNIVERSITY S.Y 2023 – 2024.

A Research Paper

Presented to the

Faculty of the Senior High School Department

AMA University, Quezon City

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for

Practical Research 2

MAGLALANG, Angello Kurt B.

TUAZON, Quian Raintz M.

MONTILLA, Mark Jordan V.

GRADE 12 ( HUMMS )

S.Y 2023 – 2024

January 2024

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 Table of Contents

Front Page

Abstract .......................................................................................................................... 4.

I. The Problem and its Background

• Introduction ......................................................................................................... 6
• Conceptual Framework ....................................................................................... 8
• Statement of the Problem .................................................................................... 9
• Scope and Delimitions of the study ...................................................................... 10
• Significance of the Study ..................................................................................... 11
• Definition of Terms ............................................................................................... 12

II. Review of Related Literature

• RRL ..................................................................................................................... 13

III. Metodology

• Methods of Research .......................................................................................... 16

• Methods of Collecting Data.................................................................................. 17

• The Sampling Method ......................................................................................... 18

• Development of the Research Instrument ............................................................ 19

• Statistical Treatment of Data ............................................................................... 20

IV. Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data

V. Conclusion and Recommendation

• Conclusion .......................................................................................................... 30
• Recommendation ................................................................................................ 31

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Bibliography

• References .......................................................................................................... 32

Appendices

• Appendix A: Questionnaire .................................................................................. 34

• Appendix B: Communication Letter ..................................................................... 36
• Summary C: Summary of Responses .................................................................. 37

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 ABSTRACT

This study investigates the impact of social media usage on the mental health of Senior High
School students at AMA University during the academic year 2023-2024. Through surveys and
data analysis, it explores the frequency and duration of social media engagement, as well as its
association with various aspects of mental health, including stress levels, anxiety, depression,
and overall well-being. The findings shed light on the potential benefits and drawbacks of social
media use among this specific demographic, offering insights for educators, parents, and students
themselves to promote healthier online habits and support mental well-being during the high
school years.

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 CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

The background of this research stems from the growing significance of social media in the
lives of young individuals, particularly high school students. Social media platforms have become
an integral part of the daily lives of adolescents, offering opportunities for social interaction,
information sharing, and entertainment. However, concerns have arisen regarding the potential
negative consequences of excessive social media use on mental health, including issues like
anxiety, depression, and a sense of social isolation.

We decided to look at older high school students because that's when people are growing
up a lot. This time is important because if there are problems with how someone feels, it can stay
for a long time. High school students are at a point where they are figuring out who they are,
dealing with school stress, and going through big emotional and social changes. It's really
important to understand how social media affects their feelings and thoughts during this time when
they are still figuring things out.

The study wants to add more information to what we already know about how social media
affects teenagers. It aims to do this by giving real evidence, useful thoughts, and suggestions that
can help teachers, parents, and people who make decisions. By comprehensively examining the
relationship between social media usage and mental health outcomes in the context of senior
high school, the study hopes to address a critical gap in understanding the challenges and
opportunities presented by digital communication tools for the younger generation. This research
is driven by the belief that a deeper understanding of this relationship can lead to more informed
decisions and strategies to promote the well-being of senior high school students in the digital
age.

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Introduction

In the digital era, social media is everywhere, changing the way we communicate, connect,
and share information. It's a big part of the daily routines for many people, including teenagers
and young adults who use it a lot. Senior High School students, in particular, are a big part of the
audience for social media. They use platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and
Snapchat to talk to friends, share things that happen to them, and see lots of different content.

While the benefits of social media are evident, including enhanced communication and
access to information, concerns have emerged regarding its potential impact on mental health,
particularly among adolescents. The high school years are a critical period of growth and
development, both academically and personally, making it essential to explore how social media
engagement during this stage may influence mental well-being.

This research wants to understand how using social media affects the mental health of
Senior High School students at AMA University during the school year 2023-2024. Because social
media is changing quickly and how people interact online keeps evolving, it's really important to
look into the specific things students are going through in this modern time.

Understanding the relationship between social media and mental health is essential for
several reasons. First, it addresses a significant gap in the current body of knowledge, as research
on this topic often focuses on the broader adolescent population and lacks specificity regarding
the experiences of Senior High School students. Second, as educational institutions like AMA
University increasingly integrate technology into their curriculum, it becomes imperative to grasp
how these digital environments may impact students' overall well-being.

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 By examining the frequency and duration of social media usage, as well as its potential
associations with stress levels, anxiety, depression, and overall mental health, this study aspires
to provide valuable insights. These insights can inform educational institutions, parents, and
students themselves about the potential benefits and drawbacks of social media use, thus
contributing to the development of strategies to promote healthier online habits and support the
mental well-being of Senior High School students in the academic year 2023-2024. (Abbot, 2017)

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Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework that follows was created specifically for this investigation.

THE AMA UNIVERSITY Q.C SENIOR H

THE AMA UNIVERSITY Q.C PROBLEMS/ DIFFICULTIES

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ENCOUNTERED OF USING
STUDENTS
THE SOCIALMEDIA

OVERCOMING THEM AND

HOW EACH OF IT
AFFECTS THE MENTAL
HEALTH OF SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM
AMA UNIVERSITY QC

The anticipated relationship between your variables is depicted in a conceptual framework. It

outlines the pertinent goals for your study methodology and shows how they fit together to provide
logical findings.

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The Statement of the Problem

This study wants to look into what might happen to the mental health of Senior High School
students when they use social media a lot during the school year. The main issues we're trying to
understand are:

1. How much and how often do AMA University senior high school students use social media
platforms during?

2. What are the common patterns of student social media usage, in terms of the kinds of
content they access, how long they spend using it, and which platforms they use most
frequently?

3. Does the frequency and length of social media use among students have a statistically
significant relationship with mental health markers such stress, anxiety, and depression?

4. Is there a statistically significant correlation between the frequency and duration of social
media usage and the mental health indicators, such as stress, anxiety, and depression?

5. What are the perceptions and attitudes of the students at AMA University regarding the
impact of social media on their mental well-being?

By addressing these key questions, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding
of the complex interplay between social media engagement and the mental health of Senior High
School students, offering insights that can inform educational institutions, parents, and students
themselves about the potential challenges and opportunities associated with social media use in
the academic year 2023-2024

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Scope and Delimitations of the Study

The focus of this study will be senior high school students enrolled in the current academic
year at AMA University. It seeks to comprehend the relationship between students' usage of social
media and their mental health, taking into account the amount of time spent, the platforms they
use, and the content they view. Surveys will be utilized to collect data, and social media activity
may also be investigated. Stress, anxiety, and depression are just a few of the mental health
issues that are highlighted. The current academic year will see the data collection and analysis
take place. It is significant to highlight that the study excludes students from other universities and
is restricted to AMA University senior high school.The study only looks at one academic year, so
any possible long-term effects of social media use might not be completely known. Students who
were not enrolled at AMA University at this particular period may not be able to use the findings.
The project will examine potential links between social media use and mental health, although it
might not be able to prove a direct link. These defined parameters will direct the investigation,
guaranteeing that the study successfully accomplishes its goals.

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Significance of the Study

The importance of this research given that students are using social media more and more,
it is important to comprehend how it affects mental health, particularly in light of the current
academic year. Examining the connection between social media use and mental health can assist
in identifying potential problems and offer guidance for potential solutions. Because of the
potential relationship between mental health and academic achievement, educators and
universities such as AMA University should find this study to be pertinent. The findings can guide
educational initiatives and policies that support students' mental health, especially in the digital
age.

This study can add to the existing body of research on social media and mental health,
providing new insights or confirming previous findings. The findings can offer practical
recommendations for both students and educational institutions to strike a healthier balance
between social media use and well-being. Overall, This study can make a valuable contribution
to understanding the impact of social media on the mental health of senior high school students,
with potential implications for their overall well-being and academic success.

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Definition of Terms

Mental Health:

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how
we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make
healthy choices.

Social Media:

Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share,
and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.

Digital Age:

The digital age refers to the time-period in which personal computers and other subsequent
technologies were introduced to provide users the ability to easily and rapidly transfer information.

Academic:
Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools, colleges, and
universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than practical or
technical skills.

Educational:
relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level the community college
strives to meet the educational needs of the residents of its urban location. academical.
academic. scholarly. educative.

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 CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The impact of social media on high school student’s mental health can vary. While it
provides a space for connection and information gathering, excessive use may lead to issues like
anxiety and low self-esteem. Striking a balance between online interactions and offline activities
is essential for the overall well-being of students. Social media plays a crucial role in the lives of
individuals dealing with the effects of mental illness (Naslund et al., 2020). Platforms, including
Internet messaging systems facilitating youth communication, form significant social institutions,
enabling expression, networking, and staying informed about current events. Adolescents' lives
are closely intertwined with social media.

Practitioners need to assess the risk, as social media introduces a new dimension to the
equation (O’Reilly, 2020). Coyne et al.'s study (2020) suggested that increased time spent on
social media did not correlate with elevated mental health issues over time when analyzed
individually. Social media can enhance connection, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging but
may also induce stress, peer pressure, increased sadness, and isolation (Zsila & Reyes, 2023).
The sudden transition to online classes due to constant isolation may have psychological
consequences for students (Lim et al., 2022). Taking regular breaks from social media and
achieving a balance between online and offline lives can prevent potential risks

Social media has both positive and negative effects on mental health, affecting society by
creating social bonds and raising awareness of mental health issues. Its strengths include easy
access, networking, promotion, information sharing, and connection. However, drawbacks such
as self-comparison, cyberbullying, digital addiction, and privacy concerns exist. The impact on
self-esteem, body image, and the pursuit of online validation should be considered. Maintaining
mental health involves ensuring balanced positive usage, increasing awareness, and addressing
adverse social media effects.

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 Concerns have been expressed by parents, advocates, and policymakers about the
potential negative impact of social media use (Berryman et al., 2017). Constant exposure to
polished posts on social media may encourage social comparisons, leading individuals to
question their own selves. Studies indicate that people with various mental disorders use social
media platforms at rates comparable to the general population. Social media can provide a
platform for youth to connect and form supportive networks, but striking a balance between
educational use and possible distractions is crucial. Despite growing evidence of social media's
effects on adolescent mental health, there is still a lack of empirical research into how adolescents
perceive social media and draw on wider social and media discourses to express their viewpoint
(O’Reilly et al., 2018).

Pandemic-related changes and types of social media use have an impact on the mental
health of young Filipino undergraduates (Cleofas et al., 2022). Responsible use, awareness, and
balance can mitigate these impacts, while social media can be a source of support and
encouragement for mental health awareness and resources. According to the findings of
Sadagheyani and Tatari (2020), social media has both negative and positive effects on mental
health.

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 CHAPTER III

METHODS OF RESEARCH AND PROCEDURES

The foregoing research design is thought to be possible to employ in the study by the use
of dichotomous, multiple choice, and multiple response data to attempt and determine the study,
since the primary objective of the inquiry is to describe the extent of a relationship to determine
the effect among the various types of research in terms of variables of the study. The researchers
gathered information about the effect of social media usage on the mental health of senior high
school students of AMA University S.Y. 2023-2024.

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Methods of Research

The quantitative method of studies was used in this research. Quantitative method utilizes
numerical values and statistical information as empirical evidence. The subject matter pertains to
computation, logic, and adopting an objective perspective. This quantitative technique will be
applicable and useful to apply in the research. Since the present study is concerned with the effect
of social media, which leads to the effect of social media usage on the mental health of Senior
High School Students of AMA University S.Y. 2023-2024.

Multiple choice and Multiple response that was conducted November 28, 2023 and it
ended November 28, 2023, the survey we conducted lasted for only 1 day, with the efforts of our
research group. Our research was already checked, corrected, and analyzed by our research
professor and let us proceed in this chapter. A dichotomous survey question is a form of inquiry
that offers respondents a limited selection of two distinct answer options. Multiple-choice
questions are closed-ended inquiries in which participants choose the best answer to the question
that has two or more choices.

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Methods of Collecting Data

Due to the compatible face-to-face schedules of senior high school students, this study was
conducted entirely face-to-face. As a result, the researchers used Paper and pen to administer
the survey questionnaires, which were then distributed to the respondents in every room that the
grade 11 and 12 used. The questionnaire items were separated into two parts: the first half was
used to collect demographic information about the respondents, such as their name (optional),
sex (optional), and strand. The second half was deliberate to determine the insight of the
respondents about the effect of social media usage on the mental health using the Dichotomous,

Multiple choice and Multiple response that was conducted November 28, 2023 and it ended
November 28, 2023, the survey we conducted lasted for only 1 day, with the efforts of our research
group. Our research was already checked, corrected, and analyzed by our research professor
and let us proceed in this chapter. A dichotomous survey question is a form of inquiry that offers
respondents a limited selection of two distinct answer options. Multiple-choice questions are
closed-ended inquiries in which participants choose the best answer to the question that has two
or more choices

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The Sampling Method

The researchers used the study of convenience sampling methods. This method is used to
define the base of participants who are voluntary and willing to take part in our research survey.
It also allows the researchers to identify the participants of the study to get more information and
data base of the survey questionnaire in our research. The study shows that the total of
respondents that researchers collected from the survey questionnaire is around 45 participants
in total and specifically the respondents are from senior high school students of the AMA
University S.Y. 2023 - 2024. They are selected randomly regardless of what their sex, and strand
they are.

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Development of the Research Instrument

As the researchers completed the final portion of chapter one, they divided themselves
into three distinct groups based on the part of the statement of the problem assigned. Each
individual prepared and submitted a set of questions to their leader. They then submit the
questionnaires to Mr. Josh De Leon, teacher of AMA University, for finalization until they are
acceptable in that they ensure that the correct number of items properly tackle all aspects of the
phenomenon and all specific questions stated in the statement of the problem. Prior to distributing
the survey to participants, the researchers conducted a thorough check to verify the proper
functioning of the instrument. They presented it to the 45 senior high school students of AMA
University once it had been completed. 45 students comprised this group and participated in the
study.

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Statistical Treatment of Data

The percentage of a number is the value of the number out of 100. It is calculated by using the
formula (part/whole) × 100.

How to Calculate Percentages in our survey:

For percentage problems, numerous formulas exist. The simplest is represented by X/Y = P x
100. All of the mathematical variants of this formula are listed below.

Let us investigate the three fundamental percentage difficulties. P is the proportion and the
numbers X and Y are:

• Find P percent of X
• Find what percent of X is Y
• Find X if P percent of it is Y

How to calculate Y's percentage of X. Apply the formula for percentages, Y/X = P%.

Example: What percent of 60 is 12?

• Apply the percentage formula to turn the situation into an equation: Y/X = P%.
• The formula is 12/60 = P% since X is 60 and Y is 12.
• Compute this: 12/60 = 0.20.
• Important! There will never be a percentage result—always a decimal. To find the
percentage, multiply the outcome by 100.
• Putting 0.20 in percentage terms: 0.20 * 100 = 20%
• Therefore, 12 equals 20% of 60.
• Check your response by asking the original question again: What percentage of 60 is 12?
12/60 = 0.20; to calculate the percentage, multiply by 100, and the result is 0.20 * 100 =
20%.

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 CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

ANALYSIS:

From this analysis, the researcher attempted to learn about the challenges and
perceptions of the student while making a reliable research paper through sharing survey to 45
participants from senior high school student of AMA UNIVERSITY Quezon City, with some part
sort of questions having multi options.

The result analysis and interpretation was shown below by bar graph for each question.

1. Do you have any social media account?

22%

No Yes
78%

Fig: 1

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 The figure 1 represents that 77.77% of students who say yes, and agree that they have
many social media accounts and 22.22%, who say No that they only have a few social media
accounts.

2. Do you use your social media for academic

purposes?

33%

67% No Yes

Fig: 2

Figure 2 indicates that 66.66% of the students said yes to the optional survey we provided
and they answered it. and 33.33% said they do not use their social media in academia.

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 3. How long do you use your social media
platforms?

33%
more than 1 hour
30 mins to 59 mins

0-30 mins

67%

Fig: 3

As can be seen in figure 3, there are 66.66% of students who use social media for more
than 1 hour. for students who have limited use of social media in conducting research will get a
lower score than those who are better, only 33.33% use social media 30mins to 59 mins and 0%
in 0-30 mins.

4. The type of content you most frequently

consume on social media platforms.

27%
Education content
0%
Entertainment
73%
Social interaction

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 Fig: 4

Figure 4 represents 73.33% of senior high students who answered social interactions, so
maybe it is the most because you interact online such as "Chat, comment, like" and 26.66% of
educational content is less, the mental health impact of social media on AMA UNIVERSITY
students is great, and 0% of entertainment in the statement

5. Indicate the average daily duration you

spend on social media during the academic
0%
year.
21% less than 1 hour per day

1-2 hours per day

79% more than 2 hours per

day

Fig: 5

The figure 5 indicates that 80.0% of the students who use social media longer than 2 hours
per day during the academic year also have a big impact on their mental health and academics.
and 20.0% chose 1-2 hours per day and 0% chose less than 1 hour per day, so there are more
people who are addicted to social media and others are neglecting their studies.

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 6. Select the social media platforms you most
frequently.
facebook/messenger
25%
tiktok/youtube

52% instagram/telegram

23%

Fig: 6

Figure 6 represents that 37.77% of the students answered the highest

"facebook/messenger" and 35.55% followed that it was "tiktok/youtube" and the lowest was
26.66% it was "instagram/ telegram is the social media they use every day and takes longer than
using a cellphone.

7. How often do you experiencefeelings of

anxiety during the academic year?
18% Rarely or never

35% Occasionally
Frequently

47%

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 Fig: 7

in my research in figure 7, AMA UNIVERSITY senior high students are 35.55% who
experienced anxiety out of 45 who answered the survey, 16 students answered often so many
feel it and 46.66% answered sometimes so they feel a little anxiety and 17.77 answered rarely or
never 8 students do not feel it.

8. To what extent do you identify with

symptoms of depression?
I dont not experience symptoms of
22% depression.
I experience mild symptoms occasionally.
33%
I consistently experience significant
symptoms
45%

Fig: 8

As can be seen in figure 3, there are 22.22% students who feel depression among the 45
students who responded to the survey, 10 of them experienced severe depression and 44.44%
experienced moderate depression and 33.33% did not experience it.

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 9. How comfortable do you feel seeking
support for mental health concerns at AMA
UNIVERSITY.
21% 26%

Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
53%
Not comfortable

Fig: 9

Figure 9 indicates that 26.66% of students answered that they were very comfortable at
AMA UNIVERSITY in taking care of mental health and 55.55% answered that they were quite
comfortable at AMA and 17.77% answered that they were not comfortable at AMA so there are
still more people who are comfortable with AMA.

10. Do you think it is healthy to spend that

much time online.

45%

yes
No
55%

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 Fig: 10

The figure 10 represents that 66.66% of students who answered Yes to spend online and
said it is healthy and 33.33% said No that for them it is not healthy, they are right but the
percentage of those who said No is low.

11. What impact do you think social media

has on you?

31% Positive impact

No impact

18% Negative impact

51%

Fig: 11

As can be seen in figure 11, there are 51.11% of students at AMA UNIVERSITY that social
media has a positive impact for them and their mental health and 17.77% answered that social
media has no impact on their mental health and 31.11% They said social media has a negative
impact on them, so it doesn't really affect their mental health.

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 12. Social media negatively impacts mental
health?
17%
10%
Strongly agree

agree
33%
neither
40%
disagree

strongly disagree

Fig: 12

Figure 12 indicates that 15.55% of the students strongly agree that the choice that social
media is very bad for people's thinking and that social media is not good and 37.77% agree that
it is harmful social media and 31.11% neither and disagree 8.88% and strongly disagree 6.66%.

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 CHAPTER V

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Conclusion:

We have come to a conclusion that is very important for a student like us to promote and
conduct a research study that anyone can find useful. it is also really significant to understand
which steps we should take together to research about the mental health of senior high in AMA
University Quezon City. Problems are almost inevitable, especially for those who try to enjoy
challenging themselves to succeed in life. Making a research paper is an academic help for
students how to find ways to solve the problem of our research paper and our topic about the use
of social media and what is the effect on their mental health and we worked hard to search to get
things done while dealing with its demands and difficulties. so we want to do our own research,
we must be ready to make a lot of sacrifices for example, if we know that we will not pay attention
to our studies, we are all about social media and what are our thoughts on social media, we must
devote extra time for our academic studies. As for the target respondents, they also agreed that
the use of social media is somewhat harmful to our mental health and is a backbreaking task but
an effective way to expand and share knowledge that can be effective or the development of
society.

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Recommendation:

We just want to add to our research, we also want to encourage that social media is
currently a big change in the economy of the whole world. It's easy for people to do work because
there is social media and many people have cell phones rather than going to the library and
reading a book because in our time social media has google or AI generator so it's easy now. but
on the internet or on social media the things written here may not be true but the book won't go
wrong if you just look for it but at least you won't think twice this is all we want to add. of books or
go to the library more It is also good to study not only social media because studying adds
knowledge and you really learn, social media will even affect your thinking.

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 Appendices

Appendix A:

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 Appendix B: Communication Letter

November 29, 2023

Princess Bravo

Head of Senior High School Department

Dear Sir

The researchers are conducting a study entitled “ The Effect of Social Media Usage on the Mental Health of Senior High School Student

of AMA University S.Y 2023-2024 “ in a partial fulfilment of the requirments for the cource Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion.

In this regard the undersigned respectfully seek permission to solicit some vital information

From the Grade 11 and 12 of AMA University. The procces of data collection will only take an approximate 12-25 minutes of their time. The data

and result of this study will be treated with strict confidentiality and will be used for educational purposes only.

Thank you very much in anticipation of your favourable approval and request.

Respectfully yours.

MAGLALANG, Angello Kurt B.

MONTILLA, Mark Jordan V.

TUAZON, Quian Raintz M.

Researchers

Noted:

Josh De Leon

Research Paper adviser

Approved:

Head of Senior High School Department

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Appendix C: Summary of Responses

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your insights are valuable for our research on the
impact of social media on the mental health of senior high students at AMA University in Quezon
City. Please answer the following questions honestly and to the best of your ability. Your
responses will remain confidential.

Grade Level of the Respondents:

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 22

Strand of the respondents

STEM 21

HUMSS 6

ABM

TVL 3

ICT 12

GAS 2

ADD 1

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Gender of the Respondents

Male 29

Female 16

Q.1 Do you have any social media accounts

Yes 35

No 10

Q.2 Do you use your social media for academic purposes?

Yes 30

No 15

Q.3 How long do you use your social media platforms?

0-30 mins

30 to 59 mins 15

more than 1 hour 30

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Q.4 The type of content you most frequently consume on social media platforms.

A.Educational content (e.g., tutorials, 12

educational videos)

B.Entertainment (e.g., memes, videos,

gaming content)

C. Social interactions (e.g., chatting, 33

commenting, liking).

Q.5 Indicate the average daily duration you spend on social media during the
academic year.

A.Less than 1 hour per day

B.1-2 hours per day 9

C.More than 2 hours per day 36

Q.6. Select the social media platforms you use most frequently.

Facebook & Messenger 17

TikTok & YouTube 16

Instagram & Telegram 12

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Q.7. How often do you experience feelings of anxiety during the academic year?

A.Rarely or never 8

B.Occasionally 21

C. Frequently 16

Q.8. To what extent do you identify with symptoms of depression? Please select
the statement that best describes your feelings:

I do not experience symptoms of 15

depression.

I experience mild symptoms occasionally. 20

I experience mild symptoms occasionally. 10

Q.9. How comfortable do you feel seeking support for mental health concerns at
AMA University?

Very comfortable 12

Somewhat comfortable 25

Not comfortable 8

Q.10. Do you think it is healthy to spend that much time online?

Yes 30

No 15

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Q.11 What impact do you think social media has had on you?

Positive impact 33

No impact 8

Negative impact 14

Q.12. Social media negatively impacts mental health

Strongly agree 7

Agree 17

Neither agree nor disagree 14

Disagree 8

Strongly disagree 6

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