Impact of Social Media to the Health Status of Children and Adolescents

Bella  P. Magnaye,

Impact of Social Media to the Health Status of Children and Adolescents

Discipline: Environmental and Public Health

Abstract:

Social media networks became more endemic in the society; however, the more people use these, the more they have lesser knowledge on the effects of social media in the health status of children and adolescents. Using descriptive-correlational design, this study aimed to determine the impact of social media on the health status of children and adolescents. The results of the study revealed that elementary students are always addicted to the internet and their grade or schoolwork was affected due to the amount of time spent online. Moreover, most students prioritize checking their emails rather than doing urgent tasks as needed. A proposed plan of action has been developed to enhance the knowledge of elementary students on the proper management of health effects of internet addiction.

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