This research aims to explore and examine the various psychological threats of social media in the behavior of Senior High School students in private schools in Manila according to experts. Using the qualitative design of the research, the data is collected through individual interviews with experts in the field of Social Science, in particular guidance counselors and psychologists. Experts have analyzed the various effects of social media on the current psychological well-being of Senior High School students. It is known that social media has a major influence on student behavior because of the way it displays other people’s posts, reactions, and comments based on their preferences or interests. Results show that students experienced anxiety and depression due to pressure to communicate with their peers and adhere to social norms. This proves to be a bad thing due to the excessive interest in technology, particularly in the use of social media. This damages the psychological health of the students, such as having poor changes in behavior and attitude toward others or having low self-awareness.
Keywords: Social Media, Senior High School Students, Psychology.
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