An exploratory study on the influence of social media on mental health beliefs and behaviors of university students
Added Title
Socal media effect on mental health belief and behavior
Date of Publication
2018
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Defense Panel Member
Karmia A. Pakingan
Abstract/Summary
The study explored effects of social media on university students, ages 18 to 23, and their beliefs and behaviors towards mental health. The researchers conceptualized, using the social cognitive theory as framework, that since social media is an effective tool in disseminating information, it would affect how people, specifically university students, view mental health and in turn, how they respond to it. The study gathered data through eight focus group discusssions and found through a thematic analysis that social media influences beliefs by: providing increased information on mental health, a change in perspective, a change on attitude causing doubts on the gravity of mental health, conformity to the majority and giving misconceptions of mental health due to unreliable sources. Consequently, behaviors were influenced in that the participants exercise more caution, shared posts in support of mental health awareness, reached out to their peers and referred them to professionals.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU21275
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
vii, 106 leaves ; 29 cm.
Keywords
Social media; Mental health
Recommended Citation
Grimares, G., Juan, M. P., Ng, A. Y., & Rillo, J. R. (2018). An exploratory study on the influence of social media on mental health beliefs and behaviors of university students. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8908