RESEARCH DRAFT

Problem
The use of social media has become a ubiquitous part of the lives of young
people, including Grade 11 students in ITC. However, the impact of social media on
academic performance is a controversial topic. Some studies suggest that social media
usage has a positive impact on academic performance, while others suggest the
opposite. The purpose of this study is to explore the role of using social media in the
academic performance of Grade 11 students of ITC. Specifically, the study seeks to
answer the following research questions:
1. What is the relationship between social media usage and academic performance
among Grade 11 students in ITC?
2. What are the types of social media platforms used by Grade 11 students in ITC,
and how frequently do they use them?
3. What are the purposes of social media usage among Grade 11 students in ITC,
and how do these purposes affect their academic performance?
4. What are the factors that may affect the relationship between social media usage
and academic performance among Grade 11 students in ITC?
By answering these research questions, this study aims to provide valuable
insights into the impact of social media usage on academic performance among Grade
11 students in ITC. The findings of this study can inform educators, parents, and
policymakers in developing strategies to maximize the benefits of social media usage
while minimizing its negative effects on academic performance.

Background
According to Berea et al., (2015), over the past ten years, more people have
used the internet, and social media use has increased as well . Social media use has
developed more tangibly from private to reserved characteristics. According to
Milevski et al. (2015) and Beqiri (2014), social media is a tool that is based on the
entire generation and aids in managing a variety of ideas, opinions, and data through
the growth of networks and online communities. Students now actively use social
media as a resource to enhance their education and learning, in addition to using it for
personal reasons. Using social media was likely to increase learning, involvement and
engagement, happiness distribution, and the appropriate exchange of statistical data.
The most valuable tool for students to obtain statistics and visually analyze them
whenever they need them is social media. College students can raise their percentage
and general performance using social media, receive accurate answers from teachers,
and even post questions and comments for other students to see. Statistics, (2014);
Beqiri, (2014); del Roco Bonilla et al., (2020) stated that, out of the 7.1 billion people
in the globe, only 35% have access to the Internet, while 26% are considered active
users of the social media platform for a variety of reasons. Due to their active user
bases, Facebook (1.184 million users), Google + (300 million users), and Twitter (232
million users) are all taken into consideration.
In the US, social media platforms have developed and changed over time to
accommodate audience preferences and usage requirements. While some sites, like
Twitter, are more information-focused, others are picture- or video-focused. 59
percent of social media users in the U.S. claimed to use media sharing platforms like
Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest, which are at their core image and
video-based services, while 67 percent claimed to use social networks like Facebook.
The most downloaded app in 2021 was TikTok, which received 94 million
downloads. Instagram came in second with 64 million.
According to Doleck & Lajoie, (2018); Koranteng et al., (2019); Liu et al., (2017);
Tafesse, (2020), with students' increased use of social networking sites, discerning the
connection between college students' academic performance and their use of social
networking sites. Research on performance has grown significantly. Doleck (2018);
Masrom et al., (2021); Lajoie, (2018) in their study stated about many research have
been released about this subject to date, and the amount of pertinent literature is
growing quickly. Astatke et al., (2021) stated in their study results have been wildly
inconsistent . Junco, (2015); Tafesse, (2020) in their study have found a negative
correlation between social networking site use and academic performance , while Park
et al., (2018); Samad et al., (2019; Sarwar et al., (2019) have found a positive
correlation.
Facebook is the most popular social media network in the Philippines, where
there are a lot of people using it. Filipino internet users now have free access to a few
mobile websites, such as Facebook and Facebook message apps, even without a
mobile network connection thanks to the Internet.org app, which was launched by
Facebook and Smart Communications Inc. in 2015. Many Filipinos used the platform
as a daily news source, surpassing newspapers and radio, in addition to using it for
social networking. In addition to Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube were all
well-liked among Filipino internet users, especially among content creators.
The improved and expanded use of social media sites like Facebook has long
since spread across the globe. Though it all began as a hobby for some computer-
savvy individuals, it has evolved into a social norm and way of life for students all
over the world (Nicole, 2007). Nicole (2007) claims that adolescents and teenagers in
particular have come to appreciate the value of these social media platforms for
connecting with their friends, exchanging information, reinventing their personalities,
and showcasing their social lives. Users of Facebook frequently perform poorly in
school.
Social media is utilized by students to interact with their classmates. It is
employed for conducting academic performances. The social media channels are
helpful to strengthen the knowledge of the kids and their academic performance by
acquiring information and data. Students use a variety of online resources to obtain
and complete their assignments, students need information (De La Cruz, 2017). These
are mainly used by students. social media platforms: Wikipedia (for references),
Messenger (for communication), YouTube for video instruction, Instagram for photo
sharing, Facebook for updates, and many more. The Department of Education
(DepEd) is also prohibiting "like-based" outputs on social networking platforms,
where students are prompted to share their works. Their marks will be determined by
the number of likes they earn on social media (Mercado, 2019).
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
claimed that when invited to post online, students are more likely to experience
bullying (cyberbullying). Their creative output on social media. Because of the
increased pressure on students, they are achieving is likes. Comparing their outcomes
to those of those who won't be content with the outcome will increase the risk of
depression in young people.
According to Celestine and Nonyelum (2018), there is a significant correlation
between social media usage and academic performance of kids. Nevertheless,
Koranteng Wiafe, and Kuada (2018) found no connection between the two that was
noteworthy.
Additionally, the primary goal of this study is to examine the effects of social
media on students' academic achievement in the context of the new educational in the
Philippines.
Review of Related Literature

Social Media
Social media sites are described by Ellison and Boyd (2013) as "a networked
communication platform where users (1) have personally identifiable profiles that
include content provided by the user, content provided by other users, and/or data at
the system level; (2) can publicly describe links that others may see and navigate; and
(3) interact with streams of user-generated content offered by, consume, create, and/or
their online relationships" (p. 180). Three distinctive elements are highlighted by this
definition of social media websites.
For starters, social networking sites allow users to create dynamic profiles that
are easily recognizable by both user- and system-supplied information. These are
some examples of user- and information supplied by the system that defines a user's
profile on social networking sites include biographical information, self-descriptions,
photographs, hobbies, and interests (Ellison & Boyd, 2013). By providing this
information, you can support online peer-to-peer networking identifying users (Kane
et al., 2014; Zhang & Leung, 2015). Second, there is social networking. Sites enable
users to create links that may be viewed and navigated by others. These connections
are often manifested as friend lists and follows. Lists, group memberships, favorite
pages, and so on. Finally, social networking sites enable users to consume and make
content. They engage with the streams of user-generated content made available by
their relationships Kane and colleagues (2014). Users generate content by combining
text, photos, videos, and other media. Emoticons, animations, and so on—all social
networking site languages (Dumpit & 2017 Fernandez). Users can consume and
interact with material in addition to sharing their own by liking, sharing, and
commenting on the work of other users, so building a dynamic and ongoing cycle of
online contact and participation that is required social networking platforms' viability
(Masrom et al., 2021; Smith, 2017). For daily contact, college students rely
significantly on social networking sites. Needs for amusement and knowledge (Ansari
& Khan, 2020; Doleck et al., 2018). Lemay et al., 2020; Ifinedo, 2016). According to
studies, students spend a large amount of time each day switching between numerous
social networking sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
(Alhabash and Ma, 2017; Dumpit and Fernandez, 2017; Felisoni and Godoi, 2018;
Wang et al., 2015; Smith, 2017).
 College students use social networking sites for a variety of reasons.Use of
social networking platforms for educational purposes, such as
The ability to obtain course content, organize group work, receive comments, and
engage with instructors has also been mentioned in the literature (Al-Qaysi et al.,
2021; Al-Rahmi, 2021). Ansari and Khan, 2020; Hoi, 2021; Raza et al., 2020; Smith,
2017) goals such as opinion exchange, information gathering, amusement, and self-
documentation. Among these include self-expression and social relationships
(Alhabash & Ma, 2017; Lemay et al., 2020; Chawinga, 2017).

Academic Performance
The widespread acceptance and use of social networking sites among college
students has resulted in sparked a rush of study into how the use of social networking
sites affects academic performance Masrom et al. (2021). Several studies have been
published, as have the pertinent. Over the years, a body of literature has accumulated.
In response, various systematic literature reviews have been published. Reviews and
metaanalyses (e.g., Astatke et al., 2021; Doleck & Lajoie, 2018; Masrom et al., 2021).
Several studies (e.g., Huang, 2018; Liu et al., 2017) have been conducted.
Nonetheless, these evaluations and Meta-analyses reveal significant inconsistencies in
the literature. Despite the efforts to synthesize the research, the results remain
inconclusive. They have included a selection of representative works is summarized.
Karpinski et al. (2013) investigated the association between social networking and
Use of websites and academic performance among college students in the
United States and Canada Europe. They discover that using social networking sites is
negatively connected with college academic achievement of students in both the US
and European populations, but the relationship is stronger in the US sample. Junco
(2015) conducted another well referenced study explored the association between
college students' use of social networking sites consider class standing as a
moderating variable in academic success. According to the researcher, freshmen
experienced the greatest fall in academic achievement and seniors were less affected
by increased use of social networking sites.
In a study that looked at the association between social networking site use
and school performance, Park et al. (2018) found positive involvement among Korean
college students relationship. However, when utilized for reasons like image
management and societal pressure. The use of social networking sites reduces student
involvement. Likewise, Sarwar et al. (2019) discover that using social networking
sites benefits college performance. Students' academic performance is improved both
directly and indirectly by enabling collaborative learning. Finally, Al-Rahmi et al.
(2020) discover that enhanced perceptions of college students of social networking
presence, attention, perceived satisfaction, and perceived usefulness sites are related
with collaborative learning in a favorable way.
Giunchiglia et al. (2018) examined social networking sites in a more recent
study. Installing a mobile usage tracking app on college students' smartphones and
allow it to run for a week. They also used time diaries to track social networking.
Useful places to visit during lecture and study periods. According to their findings,
increasing the usage of social networking sites during lecture and study hours is
negatively predictive of semester GPA. In contrast, social networking sites are
inactive during lecture hours and study time predicts semester GPA positively.
Felisoni and Godoi conducted another investigation (2018) used a tracking device to
monitor college students' general smartphone use for one week app. They discover a
link between greater smartphone use and lower semester grades GPA.

Methodology

As per this investigation, the essential information is utilized. The necessary

information for this analysis study has been gathered through a questionnaire in both

scenarios physically and online Google generated survey form; the information of

survey is collected from 50 respondents. Furthermore, this gathered information lead

this examination study to the investigation on exploring the role of using social Media

in the academic performance of Grade 11 students of ITC. Simultaneously, writing

audit of this examination study will gave the auxiliary. Wellspring of auxiliary

information, which is, accumulated from distributed examination articles.

Conclusion

The latest social media trends have captivated the attention of people all over

the world, especially the youth and students. The study aimed to see the role of using

social media in the academic performance of Grade 11 students in ITC. While many
students’ use social media as a useful means of communication and source of

information, the researcher discovered that a large number of them use it for fun and

entertainment, which does not benefit them. While the former used their time

productively without impacting their studies, the latter wasted a lot of time, which

often affected their studies. According to the findings, students' use of social media

has both positive and negative consequences depending on how they are used. The

results showed that students' academic performance is negatively impacted by their

time spent on social media. As a result, it is recommended that students reduce the

amount of time they spend on social media to improve their academic results.