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Chapter 4

This study investigates the relationship between social media use and mental well-being among adolescents, revealing a strong negative correlation with a Pearson correlation coefficient of -0.93, indicating that increased social media use is associated with decreased mental well-being. The findings are statistically significant, but the small sample size of five limits generalizability. Recommendations for future research include increasing the sample size, exploring causal relationships, and investigating additional influencing variables.

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Chapter 4

This study investigates the relationship between social media use and mental well-being among adolescents, revealing a strong negative correlation with a Pearson correlation coefficient of -0.93, indicating that increased social media use is associated with decreased mental well-being. The findings are statistically significant, but the small sample size of five limits generalizability. Recommendations for future research include increasing the sample size, exploring causal relationships, and investigating additional influencing variables.

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CHAPTER 4

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

4.1 Descriptive Statistics

The following table presents the descriptive statistics for the variables X
and Y. The means and standard deviations for both variables were calculated to
provide a general overview of the data.

Variable Mean Standard Deviation


Social Media Use 2.30 1.60
Mental Well-being (Happiness) 3.20 1.30

Table 1. Descriptive Statistics of Social Media Use and Mental Well-being Among Adolescents

The mean value of X was 2.30 with a standard deviation of 1.60, while the
mean value of Y was 3.20 with a standard deviation of 1.30. These values
suggest a moderate level of variability within the data for both variables.

4.2 Pearson Correlation Coefficient

Pearson’s correlation coefficient was computed to assess the linear relationship


between X and Y. The results are presented below.

Variables Pearson p- Significanc Decisio


Correlation value e n
Coefficient (r)
Social Media Use and -0.93 0.013 Significant Rejected
Mental Well-being (p < 0.05)

Table 2. Pearson Correlation Coefficient between Social Media Use and Mental Well-
being.
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The analysis indicates a strong negative correlation between X and Y, with


a correlation coefficient of -0.93. This suggests that as the values of X increase,
the values of Y tend to decrease. Thus, the null hypothesis is rejected, and the
alternative hypothesis is accepted, meaning there is a significant relationship
between Social Media Use and Mental Well-being.

4.3 Interpretation of the Results

The results of the Pearson correlation analysis suggest a strong negative


relationship between the variables X and Y. The correlation coefficient of -0.93
indicates a substantial inverse association, meaning that as one variable
increases, the other tends to decrease. This suggests that the two variables
move in opposite directions in a consistent and strong manner.

The strength of the negative correlation observed in this study is


noteworthy, as it suggests a robust inverse relationship between the variables.
However, the relatively small sample size of five data points limits the
generalizability of the findings. A larger sample size would provide more reliable
insights and allow for a more confident interpretation of the results.

4.4 Comparison with Previous Research

The negative correlation observed in this study aligns with prior research
that has explored similar relationships. For example, previous studies (Author et
al., Year) found that inverse relationships between [variables] often occur in
contexts such as [specific context or field]. These findings reinforce the validity of
the current results.

However, it is crucial to emphasize that correlation does not imply


causation. While a strong relationship between X and Y was found, it is not
possible to infer that changes in one variable cause changes in the other based
on these results alone.
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4.5 Implications of the Findings

The observed negative correlation between X and Y could have important


implications for future research and practice. If X represents one variable (e.g.,
time spent on a task) and Y represents another (e.g., task performance), the
strong negative correlation suggests that longer durations might be associated
with poorer performance. Understanding this relationship could inform
interventions or strategies aimed at improving outcomes related to both
variables.

4.6 Limitations and Future Research

While the results are promising, there are several limitations to this study.
The most significant limitation is the small sample size of only five students. A
larger sample would allow for more reliable conclusions and increase the power
of the analysis. Additionally, future studies could incorporate more complex
statistical methods, such as regression analysis, to explore the relationship
between X and Y in greater depth.

Further research could also explore potential third variables or


confounding factors that might influence the relationship between X and Y. For
instance, factors such as [example] might contribute to the observed inverse
relationship. Investigating these factors would provide a more comprehensive
understanding of the dynamics between the variables.

This study found a strong negative correlation between X and Y, with a


Pearson correlation coefficient of -0.93. While the findings suggest a robust
inverse relationship, further research with a larger sample size is necessary to
verify these results and explore potential causal factors. Understanding the
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implications of this relationship could help improve [field or area of study] by


informing future interventions or research efforts.

CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This section presents the summary, conclusions on students’ social media


use and mental well-being, and recommendations for further studies.

Summary

This study aimed to assess the relationship between two variables, Y and
Y, using Pearson's correlation analysis. The data collected from five students
revealed a strong negative correlation between Y and Y, with a Pearson
correlation coefficient of -0.93. This suggests that as the values of Y increase,
the values of Y decrease. The analysis also showed that the correlation was
statistically significant, with a p-value of 0.013, which is less than the 0.05
significance level, indicating that the observed correlation is unlikely to have
occurred by chance. Despite the strong findings, the small sample size (n = 5)
limits the generalizability of the results.

Conclusion

The results of this study indicate a strong negative relationship between Y


and Y, with a statistically significant correlation. The negative correlation
suggests an inverse association where an increase in one variable corresponds
to a decrease in the other. While the findings are promising, the small sample
size limits the ability to make broad generalizations. Therefore, although the
correlation between Y and Y is significant within this dataset, further studies with
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larger sample sizes are needed to confirm the robustness of this relationship and
to explore its implications in broader contexts.

Recommendations

1. Increase Sample Size: Given the small sample size (n = 5), it is


recommended to conduct further research with a larger and more diverse
sample to improve the reliability and generalizability of the results.
2. Explore Causal Relationships: Future studies could go beyond correlation
analysis and explore potential causal relationships between X and Y,
possibly through experimental designs or more complex statistical
techniques like regression analysis.
3. Investigate Additional Variables: Researchers could expand the study to
include additional variables that might influence the relationship between
Y and Y. This would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the
dynamics at play.
4. Contextual Applications: If X and Y represent specific factors within a field
(e.g., time spent on a task and task performance), practitioners should
consider the implications of the negative relationship in the design of
interventions or strategies aimed at optimizing outcomes in similar
settings.

By expanding the scope of future research, a clearer understanding of the


relationship between Y and Y can be achieved, offering more actionable insights
for both theory and practice.

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