Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Digital Dynamics: Investigating the Correlation between Social Media Addiction and Students' Relational Aggression

Syahputra, Yuda (Unknown)
Solihatun, Solihatun (Unknown)
Hafni, Merri (Unknown)
Miswanto, Miswanto (Unknown)
Asbi, Asbi (Unknown)
Fajri, Nurul (Unknown)
Putri Karisma, Sally (Unknown)
Prasiska Rahmat, Candra (Unknown)
Erwinda, Lira (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jun 2024

Abstract

Background of the study: In the ever-evolving digital era, this study emerges to uncover potential concealed connections between social media addiction and relational aggression behaviour among university students. Aims and scope of paper: This study aims to investigate the relationship between social media addiction and relational aggression among students at Universitas Negeri Padang Methods: The research design used in this study is correlational research. The research sample consists of 526 respondents from various faculties, aged between 19 and 30 years. Data collection was conducted through two questionnaires measuring social media addiction and relational aggression behaviour. Result: The correlation analysis of the hypothesis test, utilizing the Pearson product-moment correlation test, has provided compelling evidence. The Pearson correlation coefficient, which stands at 0.682, signifies a substantial and positive relationship between the variables under scrutiny: social media addiction and relational aggressive behaviour among students at Universitas Negeri Padang. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between social media addiction and the prevalence of relational aggressive behaviour among Universitas Negeri Padang students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bocp

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Other

Description

The BOCP aims to provide a platform for examining and discussing issues in counseling, psychotherapy, and other related topics. It invites submissions from diverse perspectives and approaches, including those from developing countries. The journal aims to promote ongoing dialogue and discourse on ...