Examining the Link Between Social Media Engagement and Time Spent Online on Student’s Educational Outcomes

This research focused on the influence of social media engagement and time spent online on student educational outcomes in Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School. The main aim was to evaluate the levels of social media engagement, time spent online, and students’ academic performance based on specific indicators; examine the significant relationship between social media engagement and educational outcomes, as well as the relationship between time spent online and educational outcomes; and identify which aspects of social media engagement and time spent online significantly influence educational outcomes. A quantitative correlational research design was employed, involving 203 Grade-12 Sr. High School students. The study applied statistical methods, including mean, Spearman’s rho, and multiple regression analysis, findings indicated that the level of social media engagement is very high, the time spent online are also very high, and the student educational outcomes level is very high; there is a significant relationship between social media engagement and students’ educational outcomes, as well as time spent online and students’ educational outcomes. Furthermore, all domains of social media engagement and time spent online influenced the students’ educational outcomes. Therefore, social media and time spent online play a crucial role in enhancing student educational outcomes.