Authors : Marichu A. Burgos; Mariel V. Ortiz; Alver D. Maiso; Van Clark C. Tinampay; Ralph Roen H. Vidal; Juliean D. Nuñez; Efriel Jan Lomocso; Kenneth A. Pondang

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb460

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Abstract : Social interaction anxiety among adolescents has become an emerging concern as increasing exposure to crimerelated content on social media may influence students’ perceptions of safety and interpersonal engagement. This study examined the relationship between exposure to crime-related content on social media and social interaction anxiety among 300 senior high school students. A quantitative descriptive–correlational research design was employed using structured questionnaires to measure exposure to crime-related content and social interaction anxiety. Descriptive results showed that exposure to crime-related content obtained an overall mean of 3.141 (SD = 0.537), interpreted as High, while social interaction anxiety recorded a mean of 2.939 (SD = 0.573), also interpreted as High. Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between the variables (r = 0.485, p < .001), indicating that increased exposure to crimerelated content is associated with higher social interaction anxiety. These findings emphasize the potential psychological influence of crime-related information encountered in digital environments and highlight the importance of strengthening media literacy initiatives and school-based mental health support for adolescents.

Keywords : Crime-Related Content; Social Media Exposure; Social Interaction Anxiety; Adolescents

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