GB - Final Research Paper

TOMAS CLAUDIO COLLEGES – BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE POLITICAL VIEWS
OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
IN TOMAS CLAUDIO COLLEGES
A Research Presented to the Faculty of
Senior High School Department
Tomas Claudio Colleges
Morong, Rizal
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course
Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion
Neil Edward H. Bermeo

Lois Aliah P. Francisco
Jana Sofia T. Mascariña
Nicole Ferdilette D. Pateña
Marielle P. Pescasio
Sarah Elaine Via A. Restoles
Giezell M. Vismonte
May 2022
Introduction
The emergence of technology paved the way for the development of different
types of media. Media allows individuals to create, access, and exchange
information and start communication. Through the years, it has evolved from print
media, broadcast media, to new media. In today's modern time, new media is the
most used and recognized type of media by individuals for its convenience and
accessibility. It makes use of digital technologies such as the Internet to create
electronic and digital forms of communication. The most common type of new media
that is used by individuals is social media.
Social media provides avenues for its users to stay connected online. It is
defined by TechTarget (2021) as a collective term for websites and applications that
focus on communication, community-based input, interaction, content-sharing, and
collaboration. Investopedia (2021) gave a similar definition of social media, which is
a computer-based technology that facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and
information through virtual networks and communities. As it exploded in popularity,
its users also widened. The latest compilation of social media users statistics of
Smart Insights (2022) revealed that 61.8% of the world's population are active social
media users. Facebook and Twitter are two of the most used social media networks
by these social media users. Furthermore, Pew Research Center (2021) cited that
from the 66% of Americans who use Facebook, 31% of them visit it to get news. And
from the 23% who use Twitter, 13% use it to get news.
Social media was originally used to stay in touch and interact with friends
and various communities. But as time passed by, it was also used for promoting
awareness of specific causes, advertising businesses, self-expression, and helping
foster friendships between individuals who may have never met without social
media. In recent years, as stated by Dan-Xuan and Stieglitz (2012), social media are
increasingly being used for political context. Political news and information are being
present in social media. This caused people to be dependent on social media to
keep informed about current events and issues. This information becomes a factor in
shaping the political views of social media users.
Political views are defined by the Queensland Human Rights Commission
(2019) as someone's beliefs, opinions, and ideas relating to the policies, structure,
composition, roles, obligations, purposes, or activities of government. In this study,
political views will refer to the opinion of individuals about political issues, events,
and officials or candidates. It can be influenced by many factors including family,
race, region, and media. As previously stated, social media is now being used for
spreading and accessing political information and news. As social media users
become exposed to political-related news, the possibility of social media influencing
their political views becomes higher.
Ahmad (2019) stated that the Internet plays a significant role in providing
information to the public on political events, engaging its users, and encouraging
them to get involved in offline political activities. The Internet has become vital for
political discussions and political participation. He cited that millennial are the most
active users of the Internet and social media. Online activities related to politics are
useful and encourage youth to participate in political events. They also use new
media for political information which includes sharing opinions, ideas, and
perspectives, and discussing current issues within the community. It illustrated that
new media provides an opportunity to the youth for political discussions through
different social media platforms and different pages and groups. The findings of the
study showed that respondents use social media to be well-aware of political issues
and online political activities have a significant influence on political efficacy.
Significantly, Mariano, Torres, and Vargas (2021) also explored the use of
social media in politics. According to their study, social media as a form of
communication has significantly impacted politics by influencing public opinions,
attitudes, and behaviors. Since the internet made its connection in the Philippines in
1994, its impact has been crucial on people's lives. Out of the total population of
internet and social media users in the country, the youth and the students are the
most frequent users of it. Politics has also taken up to the internet and politicians use
social media to effectively persuade people to vote for them. Further, the study
found out that Facebook was the most frequently used social media platform to look
up political issues. Additionally, respondents use social media to read news articles
and watch videos about political issues. The study also focused on the effect or
impact of the information provided by social media on the voting decision of the
respondents on whom to elect. The results revealed that most of the respondents
were neutral about voting for the political candidate because of the positive reviews
on social media. In addition, most of the respondents disagreed about voting for the
political candidate because they often saw him/her on social media. Moreover, this
study finds a link between Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram and voting for
political candidates.
In connection to the present study, the reviewed literature emphasized the
role of social media in providing political information that can significantly affect
people’s political decision-making as well as their political awareness. This will
provide support for the present study in finding the influence of social media political
views.
As stated by Sokhan (2014), the Internet, through social network sites which
can be referred to as social media, is an important political information source for
young adults. When the popularity of social media has dramatically grown over the
years, it has also taken the political landscape to a whole new level. It enables
various forms of interaction between voters and political actors that lead to social
media having the ability to significantly influence the political arena.
This study utilized a concept to find out the relationship of their variables. It
was used to find out the effect of social media on the political opinions of the
respondents. The results revealed that the respondents use various social media
platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Google. The findings of the proponent
showed the influence of social media on students' political stances and the
outcomes of their political beliefs were based on what they learned from social
media. The results also revealed that some of the respondents changed their
political stance based on the new information perceived by social media. In
accordance with the present study, it explored the effects of social media on the
political stances and beliefs of the respondents that are connected to students’
political views, which is the dependent variable of the present study.
In the study of David, San Pascual, and Torres (2019), Facebook is also
mentioned as the most popular social media platform used for political purposes. It
is now an important source of political news in many developed countries including
the Philippines. Because it has been found to increase political involvement,
increase knowledge of political campaigns, and improve voting and other types of
participation. This study found out the link between reliance on Facebook for news,
political knowledge, and political engagement in the Philippines. Furthermore, this
study emphasized that reliance means using Facebook as a source of information
without the benefit of using other traditional media sources, such as television or
newspapers. In addition, reliance means that if one does not receive news stories
through the FB platform, there would be no alternative source and the result is low
knowledge of politics.
The results of the study revealed that Filipinos between 15 to 45 years old
who rely less on social media as a news source exhibit higher levels of perceived
knowledge about politics than those who rely more on it for news. They measured
FB news reliance, exposure to FB news, and discussion of politics on FB to find out
the influence of reliance on FB news for political engagement. Moreover, following
political officials or institutions on social media are associated with higher levels of
political interest and engagement, those with more politically active friends on
Facebook have higher levels of exposure to political content online, and there is a
positive correlation between Facebook being a source of information about politics
and discussing politics more often with others. In relation to the present study, it
emphasized the influence of social media by discussing the factors that can affect
political views. Additionally, it indicated that one’s news exposure on different news
and political content present on a person’s news feed can develop a reliance on FB
for political news.
As supported by the reviewed literature and study, social media is also used
in the Philippines for political purposes. It is used to spread political information and
promote political engagement and participation. Specifically, the senior high school
students of Tomas Claudio Colleges, where the researchers are currently studying,
use social media to stay informed about politics, especially during the election
campaign period. Senior high school students are using social media to get
information about political candidates and to stay informed about political events and
issues. They also use social media to express their political opinions and engage in
different political activities online. These reflect that they become highly dependent
on social media. Especially during the time of the pandemic, social media have
become the most accessible source of political news and information for senior high
school students. The high dependency of senior high school students on social
media can significantly affect shaping their political views.

This study is anchored to the Media Dependency Theory by Sandra Ball-
Rokeach and Melvin DeFleur (1976) as cited by Sokhan (2014). This theory is
defined as a systematic approach used to explain the relationship and the effects
between three entities; audience, media, and society. Addedly, as explained by Ying
(2014), the relationship between the media and the audience is the most vital part
because it predicts the influence of social media on the audience in this theory. In
most information-based societies, individuals tend to develop a dependency on the
media to satisfy a variety of their needs, ranging from the need for information on a
political candidate’s policy positions to the need for relaxation and entertainment.
This theory also stated that the higher the need for significant information, the
stronger the motivation to seek mediated information and the dependency on the
media is. The proponents of this theory emphasized that audiences develop a
greater dependency on media as it performs a greater number of social functions.
And the greater the audiences' dependency on the media, the greater the potential
effects of the media on the audience is.
In connection to the present study, the theory explains that the dependency of
people on social media for political information may influence their political views.
People will see different political information and news as they use and depend on
social media. People can use the information and news present in social media in
shaping their political views. In addition, as the dependency of people on social
media for political information becomes higher, the possibility of social media
influencing their political views increases. Thus, the theory will help the researchers
to determine the influence of social media on the political views of senior high school
students.
This study will be guided by the IV-DV model created by the researchers.
There are two frames in this model. The first frame refers to the independent
variables that include the respondent's profile in terms of age, sex, grade, strand,
and track, and the influence of social media in terms of social media being used and
frequency of use, presence of political information, and dependency on the political
information.
The second frame refers to the dependent variable which includes the
political views of the respondents.
This study will focus on the influence of social media on the political views of
senior high school students in Tomas Claudio Colleges during the academic year
2021-2022. Specifically, it will seek to describe the respondents in terms of their age,
sex, grade, strand, and track and finds the influence of social media on their political
views in terms of the type of social media that is being used and frequency of use,
the presence of political news, and information they encountered in the social media
they use, the dependency of users on the political news and information they have
read or find in social media.
Although different studies measured the impact and influence of social media
on the political participation and decision-making of people, there are not enough
studies that focused on the influence of media on political views. The current
situation wherein students have developed a high dependency on social media

piqued the interest of the researchers to conduct the study. This study aims to
determine how social media influence the political views of students. It focuses on
how students use political news and information on social media to create their
political views.
This study will use the descriptive research approach by using a
questionnaire checklist to find the influence of social media on the political views of
the respondents
Figure 1.
Conceptual Model Showing the Influence of Social Media on the Political Views of
the Senior High School Students in Tomas Claudio Colleges.
in terms of the social media being used, frequency of using social media, presence
of political information, and their dependency on the political information on social
media.
METHODS
Research Design
The descriptive research design will be used in the study to determine the
Influence of Social Media on the Political Views of the Senior High School students
in Tomas Claudio Colleges School Year 2021-2022.
According to McCombes (2020), descriptive research aims to accurately and
systematically describe a population, situation, or phenomenon. The descriptive
method also identifies characteristics, frequencies, trends, and categories by
investigating, observing, and measuring one or more variables. Further, it answers
what, where, when, and how questions.
The descriptive research design will be utilized in the study with the use of a
questionnaire checklist as a tool for gathering information and data about the
problem. The design will allow the researchers to describe the respondents,
variables, problems, and their connections. It will be used to find out the influence of
social media on the political views of the respondents.

Participants
The respondents of the study will be senior high school students of
Tomas Claudio Colleges. Using simple random sampling and Krejcie and Morgan’s
formula with a 0.05 alpha level and 95% confidence level, 261 students will be used
as the sources of data for the study. The researchers will use a sampling frame to
identify the final respondents. They will be described in terms of age, sex, grade,
strand, and track.
Research Instruments
To get a precise summary in this study, a researcher-made
questionnaire checklist will be used as the main instrument in data gathering. It is
composed of two parts.
The first part contains the personal profile of the respondents in terms of age,
sex, grade, strand, and track.
The second part is a self-assessment question that will allow the respondents
to evaluate the influence of social media on their political views in terms of social
media being used and frequency of use, presence of political information, and
dependency on political information.
Every question will be rated according to the scale below:
Scale Range Verbal Interpretation

5 4.51-5.00 Very Frequently
4 3.51-4.50 Frequently
3 2.51-3.50 Sometimes
2 1.51-2.50 Rarely
1 1.00-1.50 Never
Data Gathering Procedure
This study is guided by the GANTT chart of activities. A step-by-step process
was considered in making the first parts of the study. The researchers first formulate
the research topic and problem. Then, a title proposal and revision of the title were
conducted. After having the approved title, the researchers started to craft the
introduction. This includes crafting the background of the study, reviewing related
literature and studies, and creating variables that are related to the study. The
researchers proceeded in identifying the research design to be used, the
respondents, and make the questionnaire checklist after.
After formulating the introduction and methods, the researchers had a
colloquium. Then, the researchers made editing and revisions based on the
criticisms and comments of the panel members. And finally, the final copy of the
research proposal was submitted.

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Appendix A
A Questionnaire-Checklist on the Influence of Social Media on the Political
Views of the Senior High School Students in Tomas Caludio Colleges
Dear Student,
Good day!
The following questions pertain to the influence of social media on the political
views of senior high school students. Please answer the indicated truthfully. The
responses will be managed with confidentiality.
I. Profile of the Respondents

Direction: Give the necessary information by filling in the blanks or putting check
(✔) in the appropriate boxes.
Name: ________________________________________ (optional)
Age: Sex:
15 years old Male
16 years old Female

17 years old
18 years old
19 years old
Others (specify): ______
Track: Strand:
Academic ABM
Technical-Vocational Livelihood STEM
HUMSS
Home Economics
ICT
Industrial
II.
Influence of Social Media on the Political Views of Senior High
School Students
Directions: Please indicate your response in the following statements by putting a
check (✔) in the appropriate column. Rate the items based on the given
scale:
5 - Very Frequently
4 - Frequently
3 - Sometimes
2 - Rarely
1 - Never
Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
A. Social media being used and frequency of use
1. I use Facebook to get political news and information.
2. I use Twitter to get political news and information.
3. I use Youtube to get political news and information.
4. I use Instagram to get political news and information.
5. I use TikTok to get political news and information.
B. Presence of political information

1. I get exposed to political news and information while using social media.
2. I encounter political-related posts even though I am not interested in

them.
3. I see information about political candidates and politicians on social

media.
4. I run into groups and pages that contain political information when using
social media.
5. I come across political-related commercials and/or advertisements while

using social media.
C. Dependency on the political information

1. I base my political views on what I see on social media.
2. I base my political views on what my friends share on social media.
3. I shape my political views based on what is trending on social media.
4. I believe in the articles and information about politics on social media.
5. I become influenced by the political information I see on social media.

Appendix B
Gantt Chart of Activities
2022
Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Conceptualization of
the Problem
Title Defense
Construction of the
Introduction
(Background of the
Study)
Gathering of Related
Literature and Studies
Construction of
Theoretical
Framework
Construction of
Statement of the
Problem
Construction of the
Conceptual
Framework
Construction of the
Importance and
Scope of the Study
Construction of the
Research Design
Construction of the
Population
Construction of the
Instrument
(Questionnaire
Checklist)
Construction of the
Data Procedure
Colloquium
Revisions of
Introduction and
Methods
Final Checking
Submission of Hard
Copy
Curriculum
Vitae
NEIL EDWARD H. BERMEO

Letter C P. Burgos St. Brgy. Concepcion, Baras, Rizal
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Birthday: September 2, 2003
Place of Birth: Baras, Rizal
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Father: Manuel Bermeo Occupation: Manager
Mother: Marinelie Bermeo Occupation: Manager
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Senior High School Tomas Claudio Colleges
Taghangin, Morong, Rizal
June 2022
Junior High School Regional Lead School for the Arts in
Angono
San Isidro, Angono, Rizal
2020
Blessed Hope Christian School
Kay-buto, Tanay, Rizal
2016
Greenfield Montessori School

Elementary E. Rodriguez Avenue, Tanay, Rizal
2014
Tomas Claudio Memorial College

2011
SEMINARS AND TRAINING ATTENDED
ABM Webinar (Business Administration)
March 18, 2022
Telephone/Video Call Conversation Webinar

September 23, 2021
Resume Writing Webinar

September 15, 2021
Job Interview Webinar

September 22, 2021
Cover/Application Letter Webinar

September 16, 2021
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2nd Place
Talentadong Claudiano Contest
March 2022
ORGANIZATIONS
ABM Club
Member
2020-2022
RLSAA Chamber Orchestra

Member
Regional Lead School for the Arts in Angono
2016-2022
LOIS ALIAH P. FRANCISCO

1376 Bernandino St., San Guillermo, Morong, Rizal
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Birthday: August 10, 2003
Place of Birth: Morong, Rizal
Father: Edwin C. Francisco Occupation: None
Mother: Glenda P. Francisco Occupation: Caregiver
June 2022
Junior High School San Guillermo Integrated School
San Guillermo, Morong, Rizal
2020
Elementary San Guillermo Elementary School
San Guillermo, Morong, Rizal
2016
ABM Webinar (Accountancy)
March 18, 2022

September 23, 202

September 22, 2021

September 16, 2021

September 15, 2021
ORGANIZATIONS
ABM Club
Member
2020-2022
JANA SOFIA T. MASCARIÑA

Blk 9 Lot 16 Carissa Homes 1 Brgy. Bagumbayan, Teresa Rizal
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Birthday: April 15, 2004
Place of Birth: Antipolo City
Father: Enrico C.Mascariña Occupation: Businessman
Mother: Joanna T. Mascariña Occupation: Seller
June 2022
Junior High School Tomas Claudio Colleges
Taghangin, Morong Rizal
May 2020
Teresa Elementary School
Elementary Dalig, Teresa, Rizal
March 2016
March 18, 2022

September 23, 2021

September 22, 2021

September 16, 2021

September 15, 2021
ORGANIZATIONS
ABM Club
Member
2020-2022
NICOLE FERDILETTE D. PATEÑA

98 A Jimenez St., Mabini, Baras, Rizal
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Birthday: December 13, 2003
Place of Birth: Baras, Rizal
Father: Nicomedes P. Patenia Occupation: None
Mother: Shiela D. Patenia Occupation: Barangay
Health Worker
June 2022
2020
Elementary Baras Elementary School
Baras, Rizal
2016
March 18, 2022

September 23, 2021

September 22, 2021

September 16, 2021

September 15, 2021
ORGANIZATIONS
ABM Club
Member
2020-2022
MARIELLE P. PESCASIO
213 Brigido Cruz St., Dalig, Teresa, Rizal
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Birthday: April 30, 2004
Place of Birth: Floridablanca, Pampanga
Father: Marlon E. Pescasio Occupation: Caddie
Mother: Cristina P. Pescasio Occupation: Housewife
June 2022
Junior High School University of Rizal System
San Juan, Morong, Rizal
May 2020
Teresa Elementary School
Elementary Dalig, Teresa, Rizal
March 2020
ABM Webinar (Accountancy)
March 18, 2022
Telephone and Video Conversation Webinar

September 23, 2021

September 22, 2021
Cover Letter or Application Letter Webinar

September 16, 2021

September 15, 2022
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Rank 1 (Grade 11)
Best in Statistics and Probability
Best in Principles of Marketing
Best in Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business, and Management 1
Best in Earth and Life Science
Best in Practical Research 1
July 2021
ORGANIZATIONS
ABM Club
Member
2020-2022
Supreme Student Government Organization

Internal Vice President
2021-2022
Supreme Student Government Organization

Auditor
2020-2021
SARAH ELAINE VIA A.

RESTOLES
Sitio Upper Masikap Blk 7 Lot 7 San Jose, Antipolo City
Age: 17
Sex: Female
Birthday: June 12, 2004
Place of Birth: Pasig City
Father: Albert H. Restoles Occupation: None
Mother: Lea A. Restoles Occupation: Associate Undderwiting III
June 2022
2020
Isaias S. Tapales Elementary School
Elementary Dalig, Antipolo City
2016
ABM Webinar (Tourism)
March 18, 2022

September 23, 2021

September 22, 2021

September 16, 2021

September 15, 2021
Braving Boundaries Towards Cruise Excellency

Lyceum of the Philippines University
2021
PATH’ALK - Career Opportunity Expansion in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Lyceum of the Philippines University
2021
Developing Career in Tourism, A Journey Towards Global Competitiveness

Colegio De Sta. Teresa De Avila
2021
ORGANIZATIONS
ABM Club
Member
2020-2022
GIEZELL M. VISMONTE
Cecilio Catambay Wawa St., Tanay, Rizal
Age: 17
Sex: Female
Birthday: June 7, 2004
Place of Birth: Tanay, Rizal
Father: Ronaldo SJ. Vismonte Occupation: Vendor
Mother: Analiza M. Vismonte Occupation: Housewife
June 2022
Junior High School San Ildefonso College
Tanay, Rizal
2020
Patricio Jarin Memorial Elementary School
Elementary Tanay, Rizal
2016
ABM Webinar (Tourism)
March 18, 2022

September 23, 2021

September 22, 2021

September 16, 2021

September 15, 2021
ORGANIZATIONS
ABM Club
Member
2020-2022

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TOMAS CLAUDIO COLLEGES – BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE POLITICAL VIEWS

OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

IN TOMAS CLAUDIO COLLEGES

A Research Presented to the Faculty of

Senior High School Department

Tomas Claudio Colleges

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course

Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion

Neil Edward H. Bermeo

types of media. Media allows individuals to create, access, and exchange

accessibility. It makes use of digital technologies such as the Internet to create

that is used by individuals is social media.

focus on communication, community-based input, interaction, content-sharing, and

collaboration. Investopedia (2021) gave a similar definition of social media, which is

a computer-based technology that facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and

information through virtual networks and communities. As it exploded in popularity,

awareness of specific causes, advertising businesses, self-expression, and helping

present in social media. This caused people to be dependent on social media to

shaping the political views of social media users.

Political views are defined by the Queensland Human Rights Commission

composition, roles, obligations, purposes, or activities of government. In this study,

and officials or candidates. It can be influenced by many factors including family,

become exposed to political-related news, the possibility of social media influencing

their political views becomes higher.

and online political activities have a significant influence on political efficacy.

social media in politics. According to their study, social media as a form of

communication has significantly impacted politics by influencing public opinions,

In connection to the present study, the reviewed literature emphasized the

people’s political decision-making as well as their political awareness. This will

can be referred to as social media, is an important political information source for

media having the ability to significantly influence the political arena.

political stance based on the new information perceived by social media. In

political views, which is the dependent variable of the present study.

is now an important source of political news in many developed countries including

the Philippines. Because it has been found to increase political involvement,

political knowledge, and political engagement in the Philippines. Furthermore, this

study emphasized that reliance means using Facebook as a source of information

FB news reliance, exposure to FB news, and discussion of politics on FB to find out

the influence of reliance on FB news for political engagement. Moreover, following

positive correlation between Facebook being a source of information about politics

for political news.

media can significantly affect shaping their political views.

This study is anchored to the Media Dependency Theory by Sandra Ball-

most information-based societies, individuals tend to develop a dependency on the

greater dependency on media as it performs a greater number of social functions.

effects of the media on the audience is.

shaping their political views. In addition, as the dependency of people on social

frequency of use, presence of political information, and dependency on the political

political views of the respondents.

read or find in social media.

situation wherein students have developed a high dependency on social media

This study will use the descriptive research approach by using a

the Senior High School Students in Tomas Claudio Colleges.

of political information, and their dependency on the political information on social

in Tomas Claudio Colleges School Year 2021-2022.

According to McCombes (2020), descriptive research aims to accurately and

systematically describe a population, situation, or phenomenon. The descriptive