<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the influence of social media use on the formation of Islamic values—aqidah (faith), ibadah (worship), and akhlaq (morality)—in early childhood. The research employed a quantitative ex post facto design involving parents/guardians as respondents, with total sampling applied to include the entire population. Data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire that met validity (r = 0.396) and reliability requirements (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.88). Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression with SPSS 25.0. The results indicate that the intensity of social media use has a significant negative effect on the formation of Islamic values in children (t = -4.127 > t-table = 2.069; p < 0.05), with the regression equation Y = 86.215 – 0.902X. Higher exposure to unfiltered social media content is associated with lower levels of children’s understanding of basic beliefs and daily worship practices. Unsupervised use of social media significantly hinders the internalization of Islamic values in early childhood. The study implies the need for stronger collaboration between parents and educators in supervising children’s media use, enhancing digital literacy, and implementing effective content filtering to support the development of Islamic values in early childhood.]]>
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