Exploring the impact of home environment and digital socialization on self-efficacy and social adjustment among secondary school adolescents
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The study investigated how home factors and digital socialization influence self-efficacy and social adjustment among secondary school adolescents. The research was motivated by the growing concern about adolescents’ adaptive functioning in an increasingly digital society and the limited understanding of how family environments interact with online experiences to shape developmental outcomes. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, involving 558 adolescents selected through a multi-stage sampling process. Validated instruments were used to assess home environment, digital socialization, self-efficacy, and social adjustment. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that both home factors and digital socialization significantly contributed to adolescents’ self-efficacy and social adjustment. The results emphasized the importance of supportive home environments and responsible digital engagement in promoting adolescents’ confidence and social competence. The study provides insights for educators, parents, and policymakers on fostering healthy digital behaviors and enhancing family support systems to strengthen adolescents’ psychosocial development.
Keywords: Adolescents; digital socialization; home environment; self-efficacy; social adjustment.
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