Our Lady Of Fatima University- Quezon City
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN BEAUTY STANDARDS AND
SELF-ESTEEM AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF OUR LADY OF
FATIMA UNIVERSITY, QUEZON CITY
Introduction: Thank you for participating in this survey. Your responses will be valuable for
research. Please read the acknowledgment section below before proceeding.
The following Statement of the Problem (SOP) outlines the key areas of investigate
1. Demographic Profile
1.1 Age:
1.2 Gender:
1.3 Grade Level: and Strand:
2. What are the common beauty standards portrayed on social media platforms frequently used
by senior high school students at Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City?
3. How does social media engagement influence the perception of beauty standards among
senior high school students at Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City?
4. Is there a relationship between exposure to beauty standards on social media and the
self-esteem of senior high school students at Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City?
Acknowledgment:
By completing this survey, you acknowledge that the information provided may be used for
research purposes, including analysis and reporting. Your responses will be kept confidential and
will only be used in aggregate form.
This questionnaire is designed to explore the impact of beauty standards on senior high school
student
◻️ I acknowledge that my responses may be used for research purposes.
1. Name:
3. Grade Level:
____________________
◻️ Grade 11
2. Age:
◻️ Grade 12
____________________ ____________________
4. Gender:
◻️ Male
◻️ Female
◻️ Other: _______________
◻️ Prefer not to say
l. Beauty Standards: This section is about common beauty standards seen on social media. Read the
statements carefully and check the Column if you strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, Strongly
disagree to the statements
STRONGLY AGREE NEUTRAL STRONGLY DISAGREE
AGREE DISAGREE
1. I feel pressured to
have clear skin without
blemishes in order to
be considered
attractive. (Acne,
Marks, Blackheads
etc.)
2. I believe that skin
color is often viewed as
more beautiful in my
social environment.
(Mestiza, Mestizo,
Morena, Morena)
3. I think that body
types that are portrayed
in the media as ideal
affect how I view my
own body. (Slimness,
Muscularity and
Height)
4. Social media
influences my
perceptions of what is
considered beautiful in
terms of facial features.
(Pointed nose, Chinita,
Chinito, Symmetrical)
5. I feel comfortable
and confident in my
appearance, regardless
of societal beauty
standards.
II. Social Media Influence: This section explores how social media affects students' perceptions of
beauty standards. Please read the statements carefully and check the column that aligns with your
answer.
ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER
1. How often do
you come across
images of "ideal"
bodies online?
2. How frequently
do you rely on
your own
perceptions of
beauty rather than
those from social
media?
3. How often do
you spend time
watching beauty
content on social
media?
4. How often do
you compare your
appearance to
others on social
media?
5. How often do
you rely on
reactions and
comments of your
post in social
media?
lll. Self-Esteem: This section focuses on how social media's beauty standards impact the students'
self-esteem. Read the statements below and check the answer that best applies to you.
ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER
1. How frequently
do you feel
confident about
your appearance,
regardless of
online influences?
2.How often do
you genuinely
appreciate and
embrace your
appearance?
3. How often do
you feel the urge
to buy products
like makeup or
outfits to hide
your insecurities?
4.How regularly
do you use beauty
filters or editing
apps to feel
confident?
5. How often do
you find yourself
comparing your
appearance to
others?
