this research aims to investigate the complex relationship between social media
usage and the mental health of senior high school students at Occidental Mindoro
National High School. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,
and Snapchat have become a ubiquitous part of young people's lives, offering
opportunities for social interaction, sharing information, and entertainment.
However, excessive exposure to these platforms can lead to social media fatigue,
which can trigger psychological behavior in users, particularly young individuals.
Adolescents who spend most of their time on social media are more likely to suffer
from sleeping disorders and depression.Social media has been linked to mental
health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and cyberbullying. It is also a
significant stage for young adults, where cyberbullying and trolling can be a
significant risk. Additionally, social media can lead to digital harassment, which
can lead to feelings of uneasiness, pain, depression, and disappointment with life.
Young people's lives are now completely enmeshed with social media sites like
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,, which provide chances for amusement, information
sharing, and social contact. Overuse of these networks, however, can result in
social media weariness, which can cause users—especially young people to act
psychologically. Teenagers who use social media extensively are more prone to
experience sadness and sleep issues. Online networking is causing problems
including anxiety, sadness, and other problems, claim (Patel, Chisholm, Parikh,
Charison, Degenhardt, Dua, Ferrari, Hyman, Laxminarayan, Levin, and Lund
2016).
Additionally, the use of social media has become an increasingly problematic
problem for children since they spend the majority of their time browsing these
apps without receiving any compensation, which is considered a serious risk to
their mental health. Unnecessary use of social networking sites has been found to
increase pain, sadness, anxiety, and disillusionment with life, hence deteriorating
psychological health. Many people, including students—particularly female
students—connect, interact, and socialize differently in educational institutions,
claims (Rajeev,2015). As the majority
Mental health conditions like sadness, anxiety, and cyberbullying have been
connected to social media. For young adults, it's also a crucial time, and trolling
and cyberbullying can be very dangerous. Social media can also result in digital
harassment, which can cause anxiety, pain, sadness, and life disillusionment.
•STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
this study aims to to determine the exploving the influence of social media usage on the
mental health of senior high school students in occidental
Specifically this study sought to answer the following question
1. What is the profile of the respondent of
1.1 age
1.2 sex
1.3 patform used Facebook Instagram TikTok Other
2 how do students assess the influence of social media usage on the mental health of
senior high school students in occidental
2.1 how does the frequency and deration of social media influence media
2.2 what an the possitive effect of social media media on mental health
3 what are the constraints that students hinder to overcome the academic stress
Personal constraints
-self regulation and disupline
-emotional maturity
Environment constraints
-academic pressures
-parental and peer influence
-social expectations
4 base on the finding what creativity may
be proposed to overcome the acade strees of students
-no social media day challenge
-mindful scream time tracking
1 digital delox prograns
2mental health awareness complaint
3 alternative social activities
4 counseling and peer support groups
DEFENITION OF TERMS
1. Social Media – Refers to online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok,
and other digital networks where users can communicate, share content, and engage with
others.
2. Social Media Usage – The frequency, duration, and manner in which senior high school
students in Occidental Mindoro engage with social media platforms for communication,
entertainment, information, or social interaction.
3. Mental Health– The psychological and emotional well-being of senior high school
students, including their ability to manage stress, maintain self-esteem, and develop healthy
relationships.
4. Senior High School Students – Refers to learners enrolled in Grades 11 and 12 in various
educational institutions within Occidental Mindoro.
5. Occidental Mindoro – A province in the Philippines where the study is conducted,
focusing on the social media habits and mental well-being of senior high school students in
this specific location.
6. Social Media Addiction – The excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms
that negatively affects students' daily routines, academic performance, and emotional health.
7. Cyberbullying– The act of harassing, threatening, or humiliating someone through digital
platforms, which may lead to stress, anxiety, or depression among students.
8. Self-Esteem – The level of confidence and self-worth that a student has, which can be
influenced by online interactions, feedback, and social comparisons on social media.
9. Digital Well-being – A balanced approach to using technology and social media in a way
that promotes positive mental health and minimizes negative effects such as stress or social
pressure.
10. Online Validation – The reliance on likes, comments, and shares as a measure of self-
worth, which may impact a student’s confidence and emotional stability.
