DEFINITION TO TERMS
Intimacy - close or warm friendship or understanding; personal relationship
Interpersonal - relating to relationships or communication between people
Communication - the imparting or exchanging of information or news
Investigating - carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and
examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth
Superficial - existing or occurring at or on the surface
Worldwide - extending or reaching throughout the world
Significant - sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention;
noteworthy
Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Aspect - a particular part or feature of something
Well-being - the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous
Literature - written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting
artistic merit
Utilize - make practical and effective use of
Cultural - relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society
Technology - to achieve practical goals, especially in a reproducible way
METHODOLOGY
Sample Questionnaires:
“THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION TO GRADE 10 - STUDENTS”
Dear Respondents,
I am conducting a research survey and I would like to invite you to
participate. Your responses will be crucial in helping me understand
“The Effects of Social Media on Interpersonal Communication.”
Please answer the questions honestly and to the best of your ability.
Your responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with anyone else.
Thank you for your participation!
Name (Optional):____________________________________ Grade & Section:____________
Please answer the following questions. Please check mark on the box that
fits appropriate to your desired answer.
Appendix I. Social Media Usage
1.1 How often do you use social media?
Daily Weekly Rarely Never
1.2 Which social media platforms do you use most frequently?
Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter Snapchat
Other
Appendix II. Impact on Communication
2.1 How has social media affected your face-to-face communication with
others?
Improved No change Worsened
2.2 Do you feel more connected or disconnected from people due to social
media?
More connected No change More disconnected
2.3 How often do you communicate with friends/family on social media
compared to in person?
More often on social media More often in person About
the same
2.4 How would you rate the overall impact of digital communication on
your personal relationships?
Very positive Somewhat positive Neutral
Somewhat negative Very negative
2.5 Do you feel that digital communication has improved or hindered your
professional communication skills?
Improved Hindered Neither
Appendix III. Personal Experience and Perception
3.1 Have you experienced any misunderstandings or conflicts due to
communication on social media?
Yes No
3.2 Do you believe social media has improved or hindered your
interpersonal communication skills?
Improved No change Hindered
3.3 Do you feel that social media has improved or hindered your ability to
communicate with others in person?
Improved No change Hindered
3.4 How comfortable are you in expressing your thoughts and feelings on
social media compared to face-to-face communication?
Much more comfortable More comfortable The same
Less comfortable Much less comfortable
3.5 Have you ever experienced misunderstanding or conflicts due to
communication over social media?
Yes No
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
These findings suggest that while social media is a popular tool among students,
its impact on face-to-face communication and personal connections is perceived
as minimal. However, the potential for misunderstandings and conflicts
highlights the need for better communication skills and awareness when using
social media.
Appendix I: Social Media Usage
1.1 How often do you use social media?
Daily: 8 students
Weekly: 10 students
Rarely: 8 students
Never: 6 students
1.2 Which social media platforms do you use most frequently?
Facebook: 5 students
Instagram: 7 students
TikTok: 10 students
Twitter: 3 students
Snapchat: 4 students
Other: 3 students
Appendix II: Impact on Communication
2.1 How has social media affected your face-to-face communication with
others?
Improved: 12 students
No change: 15 students
Worsened: 5 students
2.2 Do you feel more connected or disconnected from people due to social
media?
More connected: 14 students
No change: 12 students
More disconnected: 6 students
2.3 How often do you communicate with friends/family on social media
compared to in person?
More often on social media: 10 students
More often in person: 12 students
About the same: 10 students
2.4 How would you rate the overall impact of digital communication on
your personal relationships?
Very positive: 8 students
Somewhat positive: 8 students
Neutral: 7 students
Somewhat negative: 6 students
Very negative: 3 students
2.5 Do you feel that digital communication has improved or hindered
your professional communication skills?
Improved: 12 students
Hindered: 11 students
Neither: 9 students
Appendix III. Personal Experience and Perception
3.1 Have you experienced
any misunderstandings or conflicts due to communication on social media?
Yes: 9 students
No: 23 students
3.2 Do you believe social media has improved or hindered your
interpersonal communication skills?
Improved: 9 students
No change: 15 students
Hindered: 8 students
3.3 Do you feel that social media has improved or hindered your ability to
communicate with others in person?
Improved: 14 students
No change: 8 students
Hindered: 10 students
3.4 How comfortable are you in expressing your thoughts and feelings on
social media compared to face-to-face communication?
Much more comfortable: 8 students
More comfortable: 7 students
The same: 6 students
Less comfortable: 8 students
Much less comfortable: 3 students
3.5 Have you ever experienced misunderstanding or conflicts due to
communication over social media?
Yes: 16 students
No: 16 students
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, this study has explored the complex and multifaceted impact of
social media on interpersonal communication. The results suggest that social
media has both positive and negative effects on relationships, communication
styles, and emotional intelligence. While social media provides a platform for
people to connect with others, maintain relationships, and form new ones,
excessive social media usage can lead to feelings of isolation, decreased
emotional intelligence, and lower empathy. These findings highlight the
importance of maintaining a balance between online and offline communication,
and being mindful of how social media usage can impact our relationships and
mental health.
While social media provides a platform for people to connect with others,
maintain relationships, and form new ones, excessive social media usage can
lead to feelings of isolation, decreased emotional intelligence, and lower empathy.
These findings highlight the importance of maintaining a balance between online
and offline communication, and being mindful of how social media usage can
impact our relationships and mental health.
The implications of this study are far-reaching, and suggest that individuals,
communities, and organizations must take a proactive approach to promoting
healthy social media habits and fostering meaningful, face-to-face
communication. By doing so, we can harness the benefits of social media while
minimizing its negative effects, and cultivate stronger, more empathetic
relationships in our personal and professional lives.
Future research should continue to explore the impact of social media on
interpersonal communication, with a particular focus on developing strategies
for promoting healthy social media habits and mitigating the negative effects of
excessive social media usage. Ultimately, this study serves as a reminder that
communication is a fundamental human need, and that fostering meaningful,
face-to-face relationships is essential for building strong, resilient communities.
Ultimately, this study serves as a reminder that communication is a fundamental
human need, and that fostering meaningful, face-to-face relationships is essential
for building strong, resilient communities.
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