INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DAURA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KATSINA STATE
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DAURA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KATSINA STATE
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2026
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USMAN, Dahiru
SALISU, Shamwil B.
MADU, Uwaebuka W.
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Library and Information Management Forum Vol. 28. No. 1 2026
Abstract
This study examined the influence of social media engagement on the self-esteem of adolescents
in secondary schools in Daura Local Government Area, Katsina State. The study specifically
explored the frequency of social media use, level of interaction, and content creation, as well
as self-esteem dimensions including self-confidence, self-acceptance, and sense of personal
value. A descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were collected from 321 students using
a structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,
including frequency distributions, percentages, and means. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was
used to test the hypothesis for the study. Findings revealed that adolescents engaged with social
media to a moderate extent, with the overall mean of engagement recorded at 2.99. Frequency
of use (x̄ = 3.00) and level of interaction (x̄ = 3.08) were particularly high, indicating that
students regularly check their accounts, interact with peers, and incorporate social media into
their daily routines. Content creation and sharing scored a slightly lower mean of 2.89,
suggesting moderate participation in posting original material. Analysis of self-esteem showed
a moderate overall level among respondents (x̄ = 2.74). Self-confidence (x̄ = 2.82), selfacceptance
(x̄ = 2.75), and sense of personal value (x̄ = 2.66) all fell within the moderate range,
indicating that while students generally feel capable and valued, there remains room for
improvement in self-perception. Regression analysis revealed a significant positive
relationship between social media engagement and self-esteem (β = 0.462, p < 0.05),
explaining 21.3% of the variance in self-esteem. The study concludes that social media
engagement significantly and positively influences adolescents’ self-esteem, particularly
through interactive activities such as liking, commenting, and messaging. Recommendations
include guidance from parents, teachers, and counselors to promote responsible and
constructive social media use, as well as integrating digital literacy programs to enhance
adolescents’ psychological and social development.
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