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Navigating Social Media and Premarital Sexuality: Lived Experiences of Senior High School Students in Catholic Schools

Author(s) REV. FR. JERICK B.ASDANG
Country Philippines
Abstract The rising prevalence of premarital sex among senior high school students in Catholic schools, despite teachings on chastity, highlights the strong influence of social media on their sexual choices. This study examines the influence of social media on students' sexual attitudes, experiences, and decision-making within a Catholic educational context. Employing a qualitative-phenomenological approach and guided by Social Cognitive Theory, results revealed that students frequently mimic sexual behaviors encountered online. These behaviors often conflicted with their Catholic moral framework, resulting in internal struggles and inconsistent moral choices. The findings underscored the powerful role of social media in shaping adolescent sexuality and highlighted the need for a holistic response. The study recommends the integration of media literacy, values formation, and pastoral care into the Catholic school curriculum to equip students with the critical tools needed to navigate digital content while remaining anchored in Gospel-centered values.
Keywords Keywords: Social media influence, premarital sex, Catholic education, senior high school students, social cognitive theory, observational learning, reciprocal determinism, self-efficacy, social norms, moral values, Gospel-centered values, digital literacy
Published In Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On 2025-07-02
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.6314
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9r8g8
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