The Effect of Social Media Engagement on Cybersecurity Behavior among Students of Hei's

Abstract

Cybersecurity behavior refers to how a person acts to protect devices, accounts, and personal information when using the internet and technology. This study aims to determine the significant relationship between social media engagement and cybersecurity behavior among students of a Higher Education Institution (HEI). Data were gathered from 359 students of HIE’s in Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte. This study employed stratified random sampling and used quantitative, non-experimental research with a descriptive correlational design. The measurements used in this study were adapted from instruments that had been rigorously checked for accuracy and reference. The statistical tools used in this study were the mean and Pearson r. Findings showed that students exhibited high levels of social media engagement and cybersecurity behaviors, suggesting that these behaviors were often observed. The significance level of social media engagement among students of HEIs suggests that it has become a vital component of everyday academic and social lives. The strong connection between social media engagement and cybersecurity behavior suggests that higher social media engagement correlates with enhanced awareness and implementation of cybersecurity protocols.