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This study aims to understand guidance counselors' perceptions of social media deinfluencing and its impact on students' use of profanity.

May 20, 2026Open Access

From Screens to Speech: Guidance Counselors' Perceptions on How Social Media Deinfluencing Normalizes Cussing Among Grades 3–6 Learners

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APArriane PautanDepartment of Education JPJonnie PautanDepartment of Education

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Qualitative study analyzes guidance counselors' insights on social media's impact on swearing habits in learners, suggesting educational interventions.

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This study aims to understand guidance counselors' perceptions of social media deinfluencing and its impact on students' use of profanity.
Semi-structured interviews conducted with guidance counselors and teacher-designates in Milagros West District, Masbate Province
Qualitative descriptive design utilized for data collection and analysis
Thematic analysis applied to interpret interview responses.
Students are mimicking not just the words but also the tone and style of swearing seen on social media.
Deinfluencing content paradoxically enhances the use of profanity due to its emotional impact and repetitive exposure.
Cussing among students is viewed as a socially reinforced phenomenon shaped by digital culture.

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Pautan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d50f3f03e14405aa9d270 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20259088

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Qualitative study analyzes guidance counselors' insights on social media's impact on swearing habits in learners, suggesting educational interventions.

From Screens to Speech: Guidance Counselors' Perceptions on How Social Media Deinfluencing Normalizes Cussing Among Grades 3–6 Learners

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From Screens to Speech: Guidance Counselors' Perceptions on How Social Media Deinfluencing Normalizes Cussing Among Grades 3–6 Learners

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