Influence of Social Media on Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness among 8th-grade Students

Nulrahim J. Hambul; Masmo S. Balsani; Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul

doi:10.56741/ijlree.v4i02.914

Authors

Nulrahim J. Hambul Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
Masmo S. Balsani Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul
Al-Rashiff.mastul@deped.gov.ph
Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8161-1672

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/ijlree.v4i02.914

Keywords:

8th-grade Students, Education, Social Media, Self-esteem, Self-awareness

Abstract

The primary aim of this research study was to investigate and analyze the influence of social media usage on self-esteem and self-awareness among 8th-grade students at Pangasinan National High School. It utilized a quantitative research design to determine the impact of social media on self-esteem and self-awareness among the respondents. The quantitative approach used a survey questionnaire checklist to collect the numeric data from the students. The result indicates that the most common platform, Facebook, has a range of 3 to 4 hours per day, with a frequency of 33, then the least common one is Snapchat, with a range of 1 hour or less, with a frequency. Self-esteem and Self-awareness levels of 8th-grade students were analyzed using Pearson, and the results obtained were interpreted to indicate that the correlation coefficient is equal to [0.58]. Based on the summary of findings from the study, it can be concluded that the levels of self-esteem and self-awareness as perceived by the 8th-grade students are moderate. Moreover, they point to the engagement of the students in social media in a way that enhances their self-image without becoming orderly and dependent on external validation. On the other hand, the students derive a large portion of their self-worth from online interactions, which may lead to heightened self-esteem or increased vulnerability to negative feedback.

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Author Biographies

Nulrahim J. Hambul, Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is a Bachelor of Elementary Education student at Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO). Born on January 26, 2001, in Tabawan, South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi, he completed his elementary education at Lawm Tabawan Elementary School in 2012 and his secondary education at NDT Barangay Pampanga, South Ubian, in 2018. He graduated from Tabawan Integrated Senior High School in 2020 and is expected to earn his degree in 2024. Nulrahim is dedicated to becoming an effective educator who values cultural heritage and inclusive learning. (email: hambulnulrahim@gmail.com).

Masmo S. Balsani, Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is pursuing a Bachelor of Elementary Education at Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO), with expected completion in 2024. He was born on September 29, 1999, in Tabawan, South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi. Masmo completed his elementary education at Bintawlan Elementary School in 2010 and graduated from MSU-TCTO Tabawan in 2018. He finished his senior high education at Tabawan Integrated Senior High School in 2020. With a strong interest in teaching and community engagement, Masmo aspires to contribute meaningfully to basic education. (email: masmobalsani5@gmail.com).

Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul, Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

is affiliated with Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography, Philippines. His Doctoral degree is from the College of Education, Western Mindanao State University, Philippines. His undergraduate and master's degrees are from MSU Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography. He has disciplines in Teacher Education, Educational Technology, and Teaching Methods, focusing on Pre-Service Teachers. (email: alrashiffmastul@msutawi-tawi.edu.ph).

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