Effects of social media on the moral development of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration / Janeca I. Ibarlin, Xyron N. Languayan, Khyle Andrea F. Lavadia, Christian Niel Librando, and Francis P. Macino.

Undergraduate Thesis (BSOA)- Office Administration Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024.

This study investigates the effects of social media on the moral development of second-year Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) students at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), Buhi Campus. Utilizing a descriptive method and purposive sampling, a questionnaire was administered to all BSOA second-year students. Data were analyzed using a weighted mean to assess the impact across three levels of moral development: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional. The descriptive research design will be used by the researchers to arrive at an interpretation and analysis of responses in addressing their study issues and answering inquiries pertaining to evaluating the effects of social media on the moral development of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration students. It necessitates the collection of data. Using a survey among 2nd-year students during guided instruction serves as an effective instrument in gathering necessary data for the research. Results indicate a mixed influence of social media. At the pre-conventional level, social media facilitates positive self-expression and online connections but also contributes to dishonest behaviors such academic dishonesty. Conventional moral development shows a similar mixed impact, with social media fostering supportive interactions while also enabling harmful behaviors like online bullying. The study reveals a predominantly negative impact on post-conventional moral development, highlighting concerns regarding data privacy and the suppression of ethical dissent to maintain online reputation. The findings underscore the complex relationship between social media usage and moral development among BSOA students. The provides framework for analyzing the impact of social media on moral development within a specific academic context. Further research could explore the long-term effects and investigate potential mitigating strategies to promote responsible social media use among students.