Exploring the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Academic Performance Among SNSEP-OIC Students: A Descriptive Analysis

His research employed a descriptive-correlational approach to explore the relationship between social media use and academic performance among Grade 7 to 12 students at SNSEP-OIC. Ninety respondents, representing 82.57% of the total population, were selected through simple random sampling. Statistical tools such as frequency and percentage distribution were used to interpret respondents' profiles, while 5-point Likert scale measured students' perceptions of social media's impact on academic performance. Mean computation and Two-Sample T-Test or Welch's T-Test were utilized to analyze differences in perceptions and academic performance based on demographic factors. Findings revealed diverse patterns of social media usage among students, with many spending over three hours on various platforms. Instagram emerged as the most popular platform, utilized for both social and educational purposes. Students' perceptions regarding social media's impact on academic performance were consistent across sex, age, and grade level, with no significant differences observed. Interestingly, students maintained satisfactory academic performance despite engagement with social media. While academic performance similarities were noted across sex, differences surfaced concerning age and grade level. This study sheds light on the complex relationship between social media use and academic performance among students, emphasizing the need for further research and nuanced interventions in educational settings