LOW MOTIVATION TO LEARN IN MUHAMMADIYAH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, SOUTH PAGARALAM DISTRICT DUE TO THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Abstract

This research is based on the background that there are still students who do not understand the use of social media well so that it has an impact on student learning behavior at school. This affects student learning outcomes in schools that are less than satisfactory because social media is not used for learning but is more used as a place of entertainment. Based on this, this study will reveal how the influence of the use of social media on learning behavior. Social media is a communication area that is used more today, whether in terms of work, relationships and other matters. The existence of social media makes it easier for someone to communicate, faster and more affordable, all human activities become easier. Social media also has a weakness, namely users who do not have limits or control themselves will be complacent, and negligent in other matters. Based on the results of this study, it can be understood that excessive use of social media will greatly affect student learning behavior at school.