
Article History
Received: 03 July 2024
Accepted: 05 July 2024
Published: 12 July 2024
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Volume 1, Issue 1, 1st Quarter 2024, pp. 49 – 61
Trapped in the Feed: Social Media Addiction, Problematic Internet Use and Sense of Belonging among College Students
Authors:
Stephen Andrei R. Hadjirul, Aicha Jael B. Bildo, Chester Khennan C. Fernandez, Joann P. Sumayang, Evan P. Taja-on
Abstract:
In the twenty-first century, social media platforms have transformed communication, entertainment, and
information dissemination, creating virtual communities that facilitate instant connectivity and real-time
engagement. Despite these benefits, there are growing concerns about social media addiction and problematic
internet use, particularly its negative association to personal relationships and social interactions. The current
study addresses the gap in understanding the association of online engagement with sense of belonging of
college students. The study utilized a correlational research design using stratified random sampling to gather
responses from 464 college students across disciplines in an institution. Data was gathered using three
questionnaires from previously validated studies and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and
correlational analysis. The study found that moderate social media addiction and problematic internet use
among students negatively impact their sense of belongingness. Significant negative correlations were
identified, with higher online engagement linked to decreased feelings of community within the social
environment. These findings highlight the need for balanced online and offline interactions to enhance students'
social integration and overall well-being.
Keywords: belongingness, social media, social media addiction, problematic internet use
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Article History
Received: 03 July 2024
Accepted: 05 July 2024
Published: 12 July 2024
Volume 1, Issue 1, 1st Quarter 2024, pp. 49 – 61
Trapped in the Feed: Social Media Addiction, Problematic Internet Use and Sense of Belonging among College Students
Authors:
Stephen Andrei R. Hadjirul, Aicha Jael B. Bildo, Chester Khennan C. Fernandez, Joann P. Sumayang, Evan P. Taja-on
Abstract:
In the twenty-first century, social media platforms have transformed communication, entertainment, and
information dissemination, creating virtual communities that facilitate instant connectivity and real-time
engagement. Despite these benefits, there are growing concerns about social media addiction and problematic
internet use, particularly its negative association to personal relationships and social interactions. The current
study addresses the gap in understanding the association of online engagement with sense of belonging of
college students. The study utilized a correlational research design using stratified random sampling to gather
responses from 464 college students across disciplines in an institution. Data was gathered using three
questionnaires from previously validated studies and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and
correlational analysis. The study found that moderate social media addiction and problematic internet use
among students negatively impact their sense of belongingness. Significant negative correlations were
identified, with higher online engagement linked to decreased feelings of community within the social
environment. These findings highlight the need for balanced online and offline interactions to enhance students'
social integration and overall well-being.
Keywords: belongingness, social media, social media addiction, problematic internet use
Indexed:


Licensed by:

Submit Articles:
A. CURATED/INHOUSE JOURNALS
1. Journal Description
2. Select Journal
a. Declaration of Originality
b. Select the Journal
c. Paper Formatting
d. Initial Manuscript Submission
e. Peer Review Process
f. Manuscript Revision
g. Editing Services
h. Final Manuscript Submission
i. Acknowledgement to Publish
j. Copyright Matters
k. Inhouse Publication

Article History
Received: 03 July 2024
Accepted: 05 July 2024
Published: 12 July 2024
Volume 1, Issue 1, 1st Quarter 2024, pp. 49 – 61
Trapped in the Feed: Social Media Addiction, Problematic Internet Use and Sense of Belonging among College Students
Authors:
Stephen Andrei R. Hadjirul, Aicha Jael B. Bildo, Chester Khennan C. Fernandez, Joann P. Sumayang, Evan P. Taja-on
Abstract:
In the twenty-first century, social media platforms have transformed communication, entertainment, and
information dissemination, creating virtual communities that facilitate instant connectivity and real-time
engagement. Despite these benefits, there are growing concerns about social media addiction and problematic
internet use, particularly its negative association to personal relationships and social interactions. The current
study addresses the gap in understanding the association of online engagement with sense of belonging of
college students. The study utilized a correlational research design using stratified random sampling to gather
responses from 464 college students across disciplines in an institution. Data was gathered using three
questionnaires from previously validated studies and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and
correlational analysis. The study found that moderate social media addiction and problematic internet use
among students negatively impact their sense of belongingness. Significant negative correlations were
identified, with higher online engagement linked to decreased feelings of community within the social
environment. These findings highlight the need for balanced online and offline interactions to enhance students'
social integration and overall well-being.
Keywords: belongingness, social media, social media addiction, problematic internet use
Indexed:


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