Social and Moral Dimensions of Selected Online Video Mobile Applications to Students

The study aimed to determine the Social and Moral Dimensions of Selected Online Video Mobile Applications to Students. Specifically, it sought to determine the uses of theselected online video mobile applications which are usually installed and downloaded by students with their smartphones. Lastly, the study proposes solutions in order to educate the students on how they can use the apps appropriately, and to secure their online lifestyle. The study is a descriptive type of research using a questionnaire as an instrument to gather data. The results show that(1) Snapchat is their most preferred online video app and (2) Students are using Musical.ly, Dubsmash or Snapchat for communication and entertainment during their free time. Moreover, the respondents agreed on(3)the social dimensions of the selected online video mobile apps, making it easier and fun to communicate with friends, lessen their shyness and bring out their confidence. In addition, the students agreed on its moral dimensions which (1) create no boundaries in sharing videos that are sometimes unnecessary to be published online while (2) giving younger generations access to videos with sexual or explicit content, (3) creating a negative psychological effect depending on how they use the apps. The researcher recommended that the plan of action may be considered to address the online security and lifestyle of students. Among the strategies stated in the plan of action include reinforcing protection of the youth’s welfare when it comes to online communication, by creating an online campaign which includes social media posts that contain reminders, netiquettes, and guidelines in maintaining a good online lifestyle.

Keywords: Online Video, Mobile Applications, Social Dimensions, Moral Dimensions