SOCIAL MEDIA ANXIETY AMONG FILIPINO YOUTH
Description
This study employed a qualitative secondary data analysis research design utilizing documentary analysis and thematic analysis to comprehensively examine social media anxiety among Filipino youth. The qualitative approach was deemed appropriate because the study focused on understanding the emotional experiences, behavioral patterns, and psychological responses associated with social media engagement in contemporary digital environments. Through secondary data analysis, the researcher systematically reviewed and interpreted publicly available materials such as scholarly journals, mental health reports, academic publications, online articles, and credible digital resources related to youth social media behavior and emotional well-being from 2023 to 2026. Documentary analysis was used to examine relevant written and digital materials, while thematic analysis enabled the identification of recurring themes and patterns concerning social comparison, fear of missing out (FOMO), online validation, emotional stress, cyber-related pressure, and digital dependency. This research design allowed the study to generate in-depth insights into the influence of social media on youth mental health and social behavior without direct interaction with human participants.
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The study employed a qualitative secondary data analysis design, and data were systematically gathered through a structured documentary review process to ensure transparency and reproducibility. The researcher first defined the scope of inquiry on social media anxiety among Filipino youth and established a 2023–2026 publication window. A protocol-driven search strategy was then implemented across academic databases, peer-reviewed journals, government reports, mental health publications, and credible digital repositories using predefined keywords such as “social media anxiety,” “Filipino youth mental health,” “fear of missing out (FOMO),” “social comparison,” and “digital stress.” Retrieved sources were screened using purposive inclusion criteria requiring relevance to youth mental health, academic credibility, and public accessibility, while excluding non-academic, duplicated, and outdated materials. Selected data were systematically organized using spreadsheet and word-processing software for cataloguing, citation management, and thematic tracking. The analysis followed a thematic coding workflow, where data excerpts were manually coded, categorized into emerging themes (e.g., social comparison, peer validation, emotional stress, self-esteem, and FOMO), and refined through iterative comparison and interpretative synthesis. No experimental instruments, laboratory reagents, surveys, or interviews were used, as the study relied entirely on documentary and digital sources. All procedures were documented step-by-step to ensure methodological rigor and enable replication by future researchers.
Institutions
- Biliran Province State UniversityEastern Visayas, Naval