Abstract
This study aims to investigate the influence of social media on the body image and self-esteem among senior high school students in Davao City. Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study collected data from 100 senior high school students through structured questionnaires. Established measures were used to assess social media usage, perceived body image, and self-esteem, with strict adherence to ethical considerations and data confidentiality. The findings indicate high self-esteem across personal, social, and appearance-related domains. Additionally, social media use is high, highlighting its significant role in fulfilling academic, social, entertainment, and informational needs. Moreover, findings indicate a moderate perception of body image that while students feel positively about certain aspects of their bodies, such as satisfaction and appearance maintenance behaviors, they also face challenges or pressures in areas like response to criticism and body modification preferences. Significant links were found with Academic, Socialization, and Informativeness aspects, but not with Entertainment. Overall social media usage correlated with perceived body image. Moreover, Socialization and Informativeness significantly predicted both body image and self-esteem among students. These findings underscore the influence of positive social interactions and informative content on social media in shaping adolescents' perceptions of themselves. This study contributes to the broader understanding of addressing social media's impact in schools. It highlights the roles of administrators, teachers, and students in promoting media literacy, resilience, and positive mental health outcomes. Future research can build upon these findings to develop effective intervention strategies.
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