Relationship Between Social Media Usage And Self-Efficacy Among Higher Secondary School Students In Kerala

Abstract

Social media usage and self-efficacy are intricately connected, as platforms often serve as avenues for individuals to showcase their skills and build confidence in their abilities. Positive interactions and constructive feedback on social media can bolster a person's self-belief, contributing to higher self-efficacy. However, excessive or negative social media engagement may have adverse effects, leading to self-comparisons and reduced confidence. Social media also offers opportunities for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge, empowering users to develop new skills and enhance self-efficacy. Therefore, the impact of social media on self-efficacy largely depends on the nature and purpose of its use. The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between Social Media Usage and Self-Efficacy among Secondary School Students in Kerala, for this researchers used a normative survey method for 100 sample from Pathanamthitta district. The major finding s of this study is there is positive relation between social media usage self-efficacy of higher secondary school students, there is no gender difference in the social media usage and self-efficacy of higher secondary school students. Higher secondary school students have average level of    social media usage and self-efficacy