Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy

Introduction. The digital landscape is becoming increasingly important in shaping adolescents’ social interactions. Most researchers examine the negative effects of social media, but there are virtually no publications on the positive effects of social networks on the formation of prosocial behaviou...

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Main Authors: Sadam Fajar Shodiq, Syamsudin Syamsudin, Asep Dahliyana, Imas Kurniawaty, Aiman Faiz
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Published: National Research Mordova State University 2024-09-01
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description Introduction. The digital landscape is becoming increasingly important in shaping adolescents’ social interactions. Most researchers examine the negative effects of social media, but there are virtually no publications on the positive effects of social networks on the formation of prosocial behaviour in the digital space. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of social networks, moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy on the formation of prosocial behaviour in students on the Internet. Methods and Materials. A total of 430 students participated in the study in public high schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The data obtained were analyzed using the software tool Smart-PLS, which is used for structural equation modeling analysis, related to the constructs of revisit intention and suggestion intention. Two types of analyses, external and internal models, were applied in this paper. Results. The materials of the article prove the positive influence of social networks, moral identity, belongingness, and social self-efficacy on prosocial behaviour of adolescent students on the Internet. Social interaction through digital media enables students to engage in prosocial behaviours: sharing positive experiences, emotional support, etc. Moral identity becomes a key factor in cyberspace in terms of determining how interaction responds to content on the Internet. Empathy acts as a link that facilitates the transformation of information received through social media into positive reactions. Social self-efficacy is the psychological basis that motivates people to maintain positive behaviour on the Internet as well as in social networks. Discussion and Conclusion. The results of the study will be essential for the development of students’ prosocial behaviour on the Internet in schools through various educational programs, especially in the context of online interactions; provide a solid foundation for the creation of educational programs that help reinforce moral and ethical values, as well as improve students’ empathy and social self-efficacy skills.
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spelling doaj-art-fee21059369344159b7ceb1df29e447b2025-08-20T01:55:19ZrusNational Research Mordova State UniversityИнтеграция образования1991-94682308-10582024-09-0128345446810.15507/1991-9468.116.028.202403.454-46820Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacySadam Fajar Shodiq0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4043-7568Syamsudin Syamsudin1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0978-4628Asep Dahliyana2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2396-6601Imas Kurniawaty3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6371-1019Aiman Faiz4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6414-2997Muhammadiyah University of YogyakartaMuhammadiyah University of YogyakartaIndonesian University of EducationIndonesian University of EducationUniversity Muhammadiyah of CirebonIntroduction. The digital landscape is becoming increasingly important in shaping adolescents’ social interactions. Most researchers examine the negative effects of social media, but there are virtually no publications on the positive effects of social networks on the formation of prosocial behaviour in the digital space. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of social networks, moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy on the formation of prosocial behaviour in students on the Internet. Methods and Materials. A total of 430 students participated in the study in public high schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The data obtained were analyzed using the software tool Smart-PLS, which is used for structural equation modeling analysis, related to the constructs of revisit intention and suggestion intention. Two types of analyses, external and internal models, were applied in this paper. Results. The materials of the article prove the positive influence of social networks, moral identity, belongingness, and social self-efficacy on prosocial behaviour of adolescent students on the Internet. Social interaction through digital media enables students to engage in prosocial behaviours: sharing positive experiences, emotional support, etc. Moral identity becomes a key factor in cyberspace in terms of determining how interaction responds to content on the Internet. Empathy acts as a link that facilitates the transformation of information received through social media into positive reactions. Social self-efficacy is the psychological basis that motivates people to maintain positive behaviour on the Internet as well as in social networks. Discussion and Conclusion. The results of the study will be essential for the development of students’ prosocial behaviour on the Internet in schools through various educational programs, especially in the context of online interactions; provide a solid foundation for the creation of educational programs that help reinforce moral and ethical values, as well as improve students’ empathy and social self-efficacy skills.https://journals.rcsi.science/1991-9468/article/viewFile/258926/243459online prosocial, social media use, moral identity, empathy, social self-efficacy
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Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy
Интеграция образования
online prosocial, social media use, moral identity, empathy, social self-efficacy
title Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy
title_full Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy
title_fullStr Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy
title_full_unstemmed Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy
title_short Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy
title_sort social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students the role of moral identity empathy and social self efficacy
topic online prosocial, social media use, moral identity, empathy, social self-efficacy
url https://journals.rcsi.science/1991-9468/article/viewFile/258926/243459
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