The Impact of Social Media, Familial Issues, and Academic Performance on Students' Mental Health

Abstract

Various factors, including social media use, family problems, and academic achievement, significantly impact the mental health of university students. This study examines the intricate relationships among these factors and how they collectively affect third-year Faculty of Business and Communication students' mental health results. The comprehensive analysis of this study aims to provide insights that could guide focused efforts and support structures to enhance the well-being of students. Through a detailed analysis of the linkages among social media use, family dynamics, and academic success, the research aims to identify the complex dynamics that impact mental health outcomes. This study also aims to reduce stigma associated with mental health issues, increase awareness of these issues, and motivate students to get treatment. Researchers utilized IBM SPSS to analyze the data, explaining and summarizing the findings in this study. Pearson correlation tests were used to determine links between variables. Reliability testing and frequency analysis were conducted, revealing a significant link between mental health and social media use among third-year students. According to the study, academic performance and social media have a favorable influence on these students' mental health. However, the second finding found no significant relationship between family issues and students d mental health. The third finding found a strong favorable relationship between social media use and mental health difficulties among students. Cyberbullying, fear of missing out, addiction, and exposure to disturbing content were cited as negative effects of social media. Understanding these elements can aid in developing measures to reduce the negative impacts of social media on mental health.

Pelbagai faktor, seperti penggunaan media sosial, masalah keluarga, dan pencapaian akademik, mempengaruhi kesihatan mental pelajar universiti. Kajian ini meneliti hubungan antara faktor-faktor ini terhadap pelajar tahun ketiga Fakulti Perniagaan dan Komunikasi. Analisis menggunakan IBM SPSS mendedahkan bahawa pencapaian akademik dan penggunaan media sosial memberikan kesan positif terhadap kesihatan mental. Namun, tiada hubungan signifikan ditemui antara masalah keluarga dan kesihatan mental. Kajian ini juga mendapati hubungan positif yang kuat antara penggunaan media sosial dan masalah kesihatan mental, termasuk buli siber, ketakutan untuk ketinggalan (FOMO), ketagihan, dan pendedahan kepada kandungan mengganggu. Memahami elemen-elemen ini penting untuk mengurangkan kesan negatif media sosial terhadap kesejahteraan pelajar. Kajian ini menekankan keperluan meningkatkan kesedaran, mengurangkan stigma, dan menggalakkan pelajar mendapatkan bantuan. Hasil kajian diharap dapat memandu usaha sokongan yang lebih terarah untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan mental pelajar universiti.