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Examine the relationship between social media usage and academic performance in high school students.

March 15, 2026Open Access

The Impact of Social Media Usage on Students' Academic Performance

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Descriptive-correlational study shows digital platforms do not significantly influence academic performance.

Examine the relationship between social media usage and academic performance in high school students.
Descriptive-correlational research design used.
277 students participated through a researcher-developed survey.
Stratified random sampling ensured representation across grades.
Data analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation.
Students use social media moderately for academic and social purposes.
No significant correlation between social media usage and academic performance (r = −0.109, p = 0.155).
Demographic factors did not significantly influence social media engagement.
Educational support primarily through Facebook and YouTube, while Instagram and TikTok aided creative learning.

Perez et al. (2026) studied this question.

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