Pengaruh Katarsis Emosi Terhadap Perilaku Anonim Pada Remaja di SMANegeri 1 Tondano Pengguna Media Sosial

Andrea Angelita Kusen (Universitas Negeri Manado)
Deetje Josephine Solang (Universitas Negeri Manado)
Rinna Yuanita Kasenda (Universitas Negeri Manado)

Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan
Vol 12 No 6.B (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan

This study examines the influence of emotional catharsis on anonymous behavior among adolescent Social Media Users at SMA Negeri 1 Tondano. Utilizing a quantitative approach, the research employs a simple linear regression analysis. Using purposive sampling, 155 participants from grades XI and XII who actively use social media were selected. Data were gathered through questionnaires. The findings reveal a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating that emotional catharsis has a significant impact on anonymous behavior among adolescent social media users at SMA Negeri 1 Tondano.