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100	1		_aJurado, Kim Zaire C. _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe impact of social media usage and self-discipline on students’ academic engagement amid digital distractions.
264		4	_c2026
520			_aSocial media is widely used by students for entertainment and learning. It can improve engagement but also cause distractions. Self-discipline helps reduce negative effects. This study examines how social media usage and self-discipline influence academic engagement. A quantitative descriptive-correlational design was used. The study involved 380 college students from Cebu City. Data were collected through an online survey with 14 items on social media usage, self-discipline, and academic engagement. Responses were rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Reliability was high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.9204). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Students agreed that they use social media regularly and practice moderate self-discipline. They also agreed that they remain academically engaged despite distractions. Regression analysis showed that social media usage significantly predicts academic engagement (β = 0.7559, R² = 0.695, p < .001). Self-discipline has an even stronger effect (β = 0.8448, R² = 0.723, p < .001). Combined, both factors explain 78% of the variance in academic engagement, with self-discipline contributing more. Purposeful social media use and strong self-discipline improve academic engagement. Institutions should promote digital self-regulation and integrate useful social media content into learning. Training on time management and self-control can enhance outcomes. Social media and self-discipline both affect academic engagement, but self-discipline is more influential. Encouraging mindful use and self-regulation can help students maximize benefits and minimize risks.
650		0	_aSocial media _xPsychological aspects.
650		0	_aSelf-control.
650		0	_aMotivation in education.
650		0	_aDistraction (Psychology).
700	1		_aMaloloy-on, Melchi T. _eauthor.
700	1		_aQuiachon, Strawberry Faith R. _eauthor.
700	1		_aTomada, Kylah Avrielle T. _eauthor.
700	1		_aTrazona, Jasmine May _eauthor.
773			_gVolume 1, Issue 1 (February 2026), pages 220-232. _tSemestral Research Compendium
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