Navigating The Social Media Abyss: Unraveling The Link Between Academic Procrastination And Social Media Addiction

Abstract

The study try to navigate the social medial abyss by unraveling the link between academic procrastination and social media addiction among 116 students at Mindanao State University (Main) Marawi during the academic year 2021-2022. The majority of respondents were female, fourth-year students, and non-scholars, aged 17-22 years old. Most spent four or more hours on social media, with 79.3% not providing information about their number of units enrolled. Most respondents used Facebook, 89 of them used YouTube, 70 used Instagram, and 67 used TikTok.

The study found that perceived social media addiction had no significant relationship with sex, academic status, number of units enrolled, internet connectivity, or social media sites. However, significant relationships were found with age, year level, and average time spent on social media. Academic procrastination had no significant relationship with sex, age, grade level, academic status, number of units enrolled, internet connectivity, or social media sites. However, there was a strong correlation with the typical amount of time spent on social media.

The study also found no discernible link between academic procrastination and social networking sites, sex, age, grade level, academic standing, or the number of units enrolled. However, there was a strong correlation with the typical amount of time spent on social media. The null hypothesis was rejected, indicating that treating social media addiction is essential to avoid academic issues and unnecessary repercussions that might affect students' academic achievement.

In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between social media addiction and academic procrastination in students' daily lives. Addressing these factors can help students improve their academic performance and avoid unnecessary negative consequences.