The Relationship between Adolescents‘ Self-esteem and Social Media usage and Analysis of related Factors in selected Private Schools of Addis Ababa
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2024-06
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Addis Ababa University
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This research investigates the relationship between adolescent self-esteem and social media usage as well as related factors in the context of two selected private schools in Gulele sub-city, Addis Ababa. Employing a survey research design with a quantitative approach, the study examines the correlation between these variables, focusing on grades 7, 9, and 11 students. The research considering the relatively better economic status of students’ private schools compared to those in public schools, allowing greater access to social media technologies. A total of 235 students were selected proportionally and randomly from Ethio-parent and Kegn Azmach. Andarge W/georgioes memorial school. Data collection employed questionnaires covering demographics, self-esteem (using the Rosenberg self-esteem scale), and social media usage. Analysis using SPSS discovered that nearly half of the students had high self-esteem, with significant differences in social media usage across grades. A negative correlation (r = -0.266) was found, indicating that students with lower self-esteem used social media more frequently than those with higher self-esteem. Gender differences showed females using social media more than males, although self-esteem differences by gender were not significant. Significant differences were also observed in self-esteem and social media usage across grades, with grade 11 students showing lower self-esteem compared to grade 9. Regression analysis identified social media usage as a significant negative predictor of self-esteem, while other factors such as gender, age, grade level and academic performance were not significant predictors. A few suggestions are given based on the findings.
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Relationship between Adolescents