CHAPTER 1

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The impact of social media on academic performance among senior high school

students is a topic which has gained more attention due to the continued

increase in the prevalence of digital platforms among young people in their lives.

Social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and others have

significantly transformed the way individuals communicate with each other,

socialize, and access information. For students in senior high school, these

platforms are both an opportunity and a challenge. On one hand, social media

provides a vast array of tools for learning, networking, and information sharing,

but on the other hand, it has raised concerns about its potential negative

influence on students' academic performance.

In recent years, social media has become a major part of students' lives,

especially with the rise of smartphones and increased internet accessibility.

Young people today are more connected than ever before, with social media

platforms often becoming central hubs for communication, entertainment, and

engagement with the world around them. This constant connectivity, however

empowering or overwhelming it is, challenges the students between fulfilling their

academic tasks and indulgence in the cyber world. Having easy access to

various entertaining aspects, like videos, memes, games, and social life, it comes

as no surprise when many students get confused and juggle their academic

commitments and lives online.

access educational resources, join online study groups, and even discuss

academic matters with peers and experts from around the world. In many cases,

platforms like YouTube, for example, provide an abundance of educational

videos and tutorials on a wide range of subjects, while discussion forums and

academic blogs allow for collaborative learning and the exchange of ideas.

Moreover, students may connect to various school communities via social media

sites, stay up-to-date about assignments, communicate with their teachers and

fellow students.

In a way, most of the positives of the site are cancelled by the harmful impact of

using them excessively. This is so since many websites lead to large lost

study/assignment time by inducing addiction as endless scrolling happens

through these. The constant interruptions from notifications and the temptation to

check social media will take away a student's focus on academic tasks, causing

them to be distracted and affecting productivity. For many students, social media

becomes a significant time drain, where hours that could have been devoted to

homework, revision, or rest are instead spent engaging in activities that provide

little to no academic benefit.

In addition, social media can have a negative effect on the mental health and

self-esteem of students, which negatively impacts their academic performance.

The pressure to present an idealized version of oneself online can cause feelings

of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression, especially when students compare

themselves to others' seemingly perfect lives. This emotional strain reduces

perform well academically. Social media trend stress, managing followers, and

dealing with social media can even cause burnout, overwhelming the student by

too much pressure, both in academia and society.

Disrupted sleep patterns may even be attributed to the addictive nature of social

media. Students mostly stay up till late to scroll through their various social media

timelines, thus interfering with their concentration and subsequent performances

the next day. Absence of adequate rest affects the cognitive functions, including

memory consolidation, alertness, and problem solving or solution finding ability-

every bit important for academic success. This is also a growing concern

because studies in this field have been found to be quite reproducible in showing

the importance of adequate sleep for students to remember and perform well in

their studies.

Moreover, how social media is used also has an impact on academic

performance. The use of social media for educational purposes may enrich the

learning experience for students, but those who engage with it primarily for

entertainment or socializing may experience a negative impact on their grades.

The type of content consumed, the frequency of use, and the degree to which

students engage with social media can all play a significant role in determining its

impact on academic performance. For instance, passive media consumption

(e.g., viewing videos or scrolling through posts) would be less harmful compared

to engaging with academic content-based groups or discussions that may directly

enhance learning.
The effect of social media on academic performance also depends on the

general social and cultural environment that the students find themselves in.

Social pressure, expectations from the community, and the urge to connect with

people on the Internet further exacerbates the negative influence on the student's

academic life. In many instances, socializing and Internet validation take the

priority over achieving good grades and a student eventually experiences a

slump in their general performance.

This calls for a deeper understanding of how social media impacts the academic

outcomes of senior high students. The issue is multi-dimensional, including not

only the direct influence of social media on the study habits of students but also

the psychological, emotional, and social implications it carries. A comprehensive

study of this topic must consider different variables, including the amount of time

spent on social media, different types of platforms used, and what they view, as

well as individual differences among students in their skills for managing time,

controlling mental health, and self-regulation.

Given the growing dependency on digital devices and online interactions, it is

essential that educators, parents, and students themselves engage in active

discussions about how to minimize the negative impacts of social media while

maximizing its benefits. Eradication of poor time management through educating

students on the importance of balance and self-discipline, implementing proper

strategies on time management, and promoting digital literacy can help students

make social media utilize academic success. In addition, making the risks of

mental disease resulting from excessive use of social media along with guiding
healthier online behaviors is a good way that allows students to develop more

productive and sustainable relationships with digital technology.

This relationship between social media and academic performance among senior

high students is complex. It is a dynamic issue that will continue to evolve as

technology advances and the way students operate relative to it is modified. In

understanding potential benefits and drawbacks in social media, it can be better

equipped to place the students in a suitable path for reducing chaos and

enhancing success in the academic world while keeping well-being in mind.

1. What is the connection between the of the senior high student

Social media and the performance?

2. What strategies do senior high student employ to balance social media with

their academic?

3. How effective their strategies in maintaining their academic proformance?