SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP AS PREDICTORS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS


Arniel D. Somosot
Holy Cross Davao College, Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City 8000, Philippines
Abstract
Low civic engagement is a problem among youth today. This study determined the significance of the social media use, and social relationship as predictors of civic engagement among senior high school learners. A multiple linear regression analysis was utilized, involving 300 samples selected through stratified random sampling. It is concluded that social relationship variable, not the social media use is a significant predictor affirming the social capital theory. Together, the predictors account 32% variance in the criterion variable. Quantitative research using other variables not covered in this study to account the 32% variance in civic engagement, and qualitative research to explore emerging themes and sub-themes relevant to civic engagement are recommended.
Keywords: Social Media Use, Social Relationship, Predictors of Civic Engagement, Senior High School Learners.
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2025-05-12

Vol : 11
Issue : 5
Month : May
Year : 2025
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