Analysis of the Influence Social Media and Student Self-Actualization: A Systematic Review of the Study

Abstract

This study aims to explore the motivations and antecedents of individuals using social media as a means of fulfilling psychological and social needs for self-actualization. In the digital era, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are not just tools. communication, but room interaction symbolic for individual for reach growth, potential achievement, and fulfillment self. The literature search process is carried out by referring to guidelines Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The article search was conducted using the Publish or Perish application with the Google Scholar database. Based on a systematic selection process, 8 scientific articles were obtained that met the inclusion criteria for further analysis. continued. Study results shows that the use of social media pushed by need actualization self and entertainment, Which Then manifest in the formation of self-image and digital identity. The like feature plays a crucial role as a form of appreciation and social approval that can increase self-confidence and influence status social users in world virtual. However, dependence on validation This It also triggers performative behavior and psychological burdens that lead to a desire for a break. Theoretically, individuals with low self-esteem tend to use these platforms to seek acceptance, while those with high self-esteem focus on increasing popularity. In conclusion, social media serves as a platform for integrating social identity and basic human self-actualization needs, helping to build an ideal image in the public eye