EFFECTS OF SOCIAL

MEDIA ON THE MENTAL

HEALTH OF GRADE 12
STUDENTS OF ACLC
COLLEGE OF TACLOBAN
PRESENTED BY:

ARVIN JAY
JAIRUS WYONA
NICAJYN
ALTHEA
PHOEBE NICOLE
KYLE
RALPH CLARENCE
ARIEL MARCO
ROMEL
ROCHELLE
CHAPTER 1
  INTRODUCTION

-BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

-STATEMENT OF THE PROBLRM
-SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY
-SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
-THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
-DEFINATION OF TERMS
  
Background of the study
 
Social media has drastically changed the entire world order and affected the face of humanity.
Most people usually spend many hours using social media in order to entertain themselves, gain
more knowledge, discovery the environmental happenings. Social media has possible outcome for
some people may it be positive or negative impact but every user may be responsible on all the
actions they will partake in the digital world.
This research is deemed important to the Grade 12 students of ACLC College of Tacloban as it
will provide them with knowledge that will be derived from the result of this study, which will
greatly guide them in their work. Furthermore, results that will be revealed chores in this study
on how they perceive social media and its effects on their mental health and wellbeing will re-
evaluate their perceptions and lead them to realign their assumptions based on scientific proof
and conclusions. The study will be conducted because, as the researchers observed, especially at
this time, the respondents are experiencing difficulties in life, such as mental problems. The
students encounter the changes in the world, but these changes have brought us into a modern
world where technology, social media , and more affect some people’s mental health.
 Researchers have detected that the cases of mental problems have increased due to this SOCIAL MEDIA as it became

gradually worse for Grade 12 from ACLC College of Tacloban just because of COVID-19 pandemic. Students nowadays

usually have social media affect their lives when they are doing activities and might experience stress. It can all help them find

out how to solve their problem through social media very quickly, such as doing work on any different social media app

Mental health includes psychological, emotional, and social well-being., once mental health affects how they think, feel, and

act. It also helps in determining how one handles stress after using social media, making choices and relating to others. Mental

health can affect one’s daily life activities, relationships, and physical health. Throughout a lifetime, an individual can

experience mental health issues at any point.

This affects not only their mood and behaviour but also their way of thinking, of looking at life and facing challenges.
 Statement of the Problem

The study aimed to determine the Effects of social media on the Mental Health of Grade 12 Students of

ACLC College of Tacloban in S.Y 2021-2022.

Year Specifically, this study answers the following questions:

1. What is the profile of respondents in terms of

1. Sex

2. Age

3. Year

2. What are the perceived effects of social media to the respondent’s mental health?

3. What are the effects of social media during the pandemic?

4. How social media affects the mental health of the respondents?

 SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY
 
The scope of our study is to uncover the effects of social media on the Mental Health of grade 12 students.
This study is delimited to the grade 12 students in ACLC College of Tacloban. The major impetus of our
research is to tip out the effects of social media on the Mental Health of the grade 12 students in title of their
performance on their school duties. This also centers on the positive and negative effects of social media of
grade 12 students and its connection to the mental health of the selected students. The study will be conducted
inside the ACLC COLLEGE OF TACLOBAN Campus. We will only get 40 respondents who are ACLC
students in Grade 12. This study will be done in (month) ,2022.
 ● THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
○ The significance of this study is to promote awareness towards mental health status of the students in
ACLC College of Tacloban upon using social media. We know how influential social media sites are
nowadays it contains news, entertainment, and many other content that makes it really amusing. much
more in our current situation that we're under this Covid-19 pandemic wherein staying home is really a
must therefore to spend some time, using your gadget is one of the main doings of everyone, gaining access
to social media sites. On the other hand, its downsides are making you change drastically on how you think,
act, and are. We tend to get addicted with this contents we see which is bad. While all things have a positive
and negative sides, now going back having your attention drawn while surfing through this sites you'll be
diverted from the real world, there's a probability that you'll be lazy for you can't do chores because you're
always at your phone and at this virtual world, another thing is that you can get influenced by what you see
that can you really adapt. It can cause you stress, dreadful, and the most dangerous effect is depression, you
can have this if what you are watching has this kind of environment which is terrifying as well as applying
it to your life. It is true that they all say social media is what unites us but the truth is that it makes us
alone. Having this type of study will surely have a waking up call on us being not to be too much addicted
on entering this world, yourself and how we think is much more greater than any sites in this world plus we
should take care of it because we only live once and we should cherish and treasure ourselves, therefore by
doing "small acts" can have a big effect on your life.
 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Theory of social comparison

The theory of social comparison (Leon Festinger, 1965) states that People have a natural need to assess

themselves. Individuals estimate their own social and personal value depending on how they compare to

others, according to social comparison theory. As a result, people create comparisons such as riches,

intelligence, and success. When it comes to social comparison, teenagers prefer to focus on attributes like

perceived beauty and popularity. They can also compare and contrast their strengths and capabilities, such

as athletic ability or creative talent. This form of comparison can sometimes drive teenagers to practice more

and excel in a certain area. It may also be demoralizing and cause a lot of anxiety. It all depends on what

kind of social comparison you're making.

 Magic Bullet or Hypodermic Needle Theory

The number of direct impact effects was not as high as it should have been. Scholars generally agree, as

noted. The so-called "magic bullet" notion was not founded on evidence. insights from study, but rather on

preconceived notions about human nature at the moment. believed to be "Their biologically based 'instincts' rule

them consistently, and they behave in the same way. more or less evenly to whatever 'stimuli' came along" (Lowery

& De Fleur, 1995, p. 400). 'The' "According to the "Magic Bullet" hypothesis, the media's message is a bullet

launched from the "media." "gun" into the "head" of the spectator " (Berger 1995). The "Hypodermic Needle

Model" is similar. implies that media messages are sent directly to the passive audience (Croteau, Hoynes, 1997).

These communications have an instant impact on this passive audience.

 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

profile of the respondents

in terms of:
1.) Age
2.) Gender
3.) Year

Programs and
Effects of Social
interventions
Media on the Level of knowledge towards
Social media addressing
Mental Health
of Grade 12 mental health of
Students of ACLC Grade 12
ACLC College of
Perceived effect of Covid- to social media
Tacloban, 19
Academic year
2021-2022

Effects of social media on

mental health
 Figure 1. Conceptual Framework
The model shows of the study. It indicated the overview of the study. Figure1 we describes the
conceptual framework of the study wherein the input is the Effects of social media on the Mental
Health of Grade 12 Students of ACLC College of Tacloban Data will be collected through survey
questionnaire checklist to obtain respondents demographic profile in terms of age, sex, year level,
level of knowledge towards Social media, perceived effect of Social media, on mental health. After
gathering the data, the researchers will utilize the findings of the study as input for the proposal of
programs and interventions addressing mental health of Effects of social media on the Mental Health
of Grade 12 Students of ACLC College of Tacloban
 DEFINITION OF TERMS
The following terms are further defined either operationally or conceptually:
Covid-19. Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is defined as illness caused
by a novel coronavirus now called severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS – COV – 2; formally called 2019 – nCOV).
Stress – a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or
mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.
Mental Health. Is a state of well-being in which and individual realizes his or
her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively
and is able to make contribution to his or her community.
Anxiety – a strong desire sometimes mixed with doubt, fear, or uneasiness.
Social Media. Forms of electronic communication {such as website for social networking and
microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information , ideas ,
personal message and other content (such as video).
Social Comparison. Is the idea that people learn about their own attitudes beliefs, and abilities by
comparing themselves to the other people around them.
Scope and Delimitation. The scope details how in depth your study is to explore the research
question and relation to the population and time frame. The delimitation of a study are a factors
and variables not to be included in the investigation.
Chapter II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

 

This chapter presents the findings and studies in books, thesis and

dissertations, relating to the present study of this research which is the mental health

Effects against of social media on the Mental Health of Grade 12 Students of ACLC

College of Tacloban, S.Y. 2021-2022.

Foreign Literature

-However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased

risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may

promote negative experiences such as: Inadequacy about your life or appearance.

-A new study found that individuals who are involved in social media, games, texts, mobile phones,

etc. are more likely to experience depression. The previous study found a 70% increase in self-

reported depressive symptoms among the group using social media.Jun 15, 2020

Local Literature

-Social Media are also making connectivity more easy-peasy to Filipinos, becoming accessible

means of communication. On top of that, Filipinos are also using it to promote something,

introducing other sides of the Philippines to the rest of the world.Sep 11, 2019
Local Study

-Social Media are also making connectivity more easy-peasy to Filipinos, becoming accessible

means of communication. On top of that, Filipinos are also using it to promote something,

introducing other sides of the Philippines to the rest of the world.Sep 11, 2019

-Young people in the Philippines have a strong social presence and they express their dissent

and disapproval through social media. Whatever is going on in their social lives, they tend to

share it on social media as it has become a trend around the world.

Foreign study

-It is easy to become addicted, and research shows that students who spend too much time

on social media can suffer from poor sleep, eye fatigue, negative body image, depression,

anxiety, cyberbullying, and more. Oct 7, 2021

-In their study, they recognized four (4) major advantages of social media usage by students

in higher education which included; enhancing relationship, improving learning motivation,

offering personalized course material, and developing collaborative abilities.

 CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter discusses the research design, research locale, research respondents,

research instrument, gathering and processing of data, and analysis and treatment of data.
 Research Design

According to (Burns and Grove, 2003) a research design is a blueprint for conducting a study with maximum

control over factors that may interfere with the validity of the findings”. Additionally, (Parahoo, 1997) describes a research

design as “a plan that describes how, when and where data are to be collected and analyzed”.In this study the researcher

wants to find out the effects of social media on the mental health of Grade 12 students of ACLC. Thus, the research design

that is used is descriptive that pertains to the quantitative method of research wherein describing the nature, characteristics

and components of the population or a phenomenon is concerned. This implies that the data gathered will pass through

descriptive statistics. It is also a type of non-experimental research in which the researcher summarizes the data in a

statistical manner and analyses the data collected.

 Figure 2. A map showing the Locale of the study

Figure 2, showed the aerial view of ACLC College of Tacloban City in where the study is

conducted. The school is offering all level of education. Basically, the research is conducted

in ACLC College of Tacloban City.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study will be from the SHS department of ACLC College. The

participants will be composed of 40 Senior High School Students and will be chosen randomly .

Research Instrument

The instrument used was a self-made research questionnaire. According to (Bell, 1999), a

questionnaire is essentially a structured technique for collecting primary data. It is generally

a series of written questions for which the respondents has to provide the answers.
 The type of questionnaire used was a structured instrument. According to Trueman (2015), closed or

structured questionnaires are a quantitative method of research, which was advocated by Emile Durkheim (1858

– 1917). It is a positivist research method. It includes the low level of involvement of the researcher and high

number of respondents (the individuals who answer the questions).

We will be using a survey administration software which is the Messenger forms. Each of these respondents

will be given a survey questionnaire checklist. The self-made questionnaire was composed of four (4) parts.
 Part I was a fill in the blank on the profile wherein the respondents supplied the information needed for

the profile age, sex and year level. Part II was used to assess the level of knowledge of Grade12 Students

of ACLC College of Tacloban towards social media consisting of 5 statements in which the respondents put

a yes or no on their corresponding choice. Part III was a checklist to find out the effects of Social Media

perceived by the respondent’s Mental health. It consisted of twelve (12) statements of perceived effects in

which the respondents put a check on their choice. Part IV was also a checklist to determine the

respondent’s interventions addressing mental wellness to the mental health of respondents against social. It

consisted of twelve (11) statements of effects of social media on mental health wherein the respondents

put a check on their choice.

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