Adolescentes en la era digital. Desvelando las relaciones entre las redes sociales, el autocontrol, la autoestima y las habilidades sociales
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adolescencia
redes sociales
habilidades sociales
autoestima
autocontrol
adolescence
social media
social skills
self esteem
self control
redes sociales
habilidades sociales
autoestima
autocontrol
adolescence
social media
social skills
self esteem
self control
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Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
El uso desmedido de las tecnologías por parte de los menores de edad puede acarrear consecuencias negativas. Este estudio, con una muestra de 158 adolescentes de educación secundaria obligatoria, analizó la influencia de las redes sociales en sus habilidades interpersonales, autoestima y autocontrol. A través de una investigación cuantitativa descriptivo-correlacional, se aplicó un cuestionario de 55 ítems. Se utilizó el coeficiente de correlación de Spearman, las pruebas U de Mann-Whitney y H de Kruskal-Wallis, y análisis de contenido para las preguntas de respuesta abierta. Casi el 40% de los adolescentes no se sentía cómodo hablando en público. 6 de cada 10 se percibían inútiles en ocasiones y dedicarían más tiempo al estudio si no estuvieran conectados a internet. El 70% reconoció problemas de concentración. Las redes sociales fueron más usadas por mujeres, principalmente TikTok, Instagram y WhatsApp, y prioritariamente con finalidades comunicativas, de entretenimiento y diversión. Se encontró una relación significativa entre el uso de redes sociales y el autocontrol. Si bien no se detectaron niveles graves de dependencia, sí se identificaron problemas de autocontrol en los jóvenes. Se recomienda implementar programas para prevenir la adicción al mundo virtual y fomentar un uso responsable de las tecnologías.
The excessive use of technology by minors can have negative consequences. This study, with a sample of 158 adolescents in compulsory secondary education, analysed the influence of social networks on their interpersonal skills, self-esteem and self-control. Through a quantitative descriptive-correlational research, a 55-item questionnaire was applied. Spearman's correlation coefficient, Mann-Whitney U-test, Kruskal-Wallis H-test, and content analysis were used for the open-ended questions. Almost 40% of adolescents did not feel comfortable speaking in public. 6 out of 10 perceived themselves as useless at times and would spend more time studying if they were not connected to the internet. Seventy per cent reported problems concentrating. Social networks were used more by women, mainly TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp, and mainly for communication, entertainment and fun purposes. A significant relationship was found between the use of social networks and self-control. Although no serious levels of dependence were detected, self-control problems were identified in young people. It is recommended that programmes be implemented to prevent addiction to the virtual world and to encourage responsible use of technologies.
The excessive use of technology by minors can have negative consequences. This study, with a sample of 158 adolescents in compulsory secondary education, analysed the influence of social networks on their interpersonal skills, self-esteem and self-control. Through a quantitative descriptive-correlational research, a 55-item questionnaire was applied. Spearman's correlation coefficient, Mann-Whitney U-test, Kruskal-Wallis H-test, and content analysis were used for the open-ended questions. Almost 40% of adolescents did not feel comfortable speaking in public. 6 out of 10 perceived themselves as useless at times and would spend more time studying if they were not connected to the internet. Seventy per cent reported problems concentrating. Social networks were used more by women, mainly TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp, and mainly for communication, entertainment and fun purposes. A significant relationship was found between the use of social networks and self-control. Although no serious levels of dependence were detected, self-control problems were identified in young people. It is recommended that programmes be implemented to prevent addiction to the virtual world and to encourage responsible use of technologies.
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Science and Education; Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024): Science and Education; 39-58
Ciencia y Educación; Vol. 8 Núm. 3 (2024): Ciencia y Educación; 39-58
2613-8808
2613-8794
10.22206/cyed.2024.v8i3
Ciencia y Educación; Vol. 8 Núm. 3 (2024): Ciencia y Educación; 39-58
2613-8808
2613-8794
10.22206/cyed.2024.v8i3