Efeitos das redes sociais no comportamento estudantil na educação básica pós pandemia da COVID-19

Abstract

The present research proposes to analyze the use of social networks in the school environment, seeking to understand how digital culture and excessive exposure to these platforms impact student behavior and the teaching–learning process in Basic Education, particularly in the post-COVID-19 pandemic context. In this sense, the primary objective of the study is to understand the psychological and educational effects resulting from the moderate use of social networks by students, correlating such effects with current patterns of digital culture. Methodologically, the investigation adopts a qualitative approach and is strictly bibliographic in nature. Its theoretical foundation is based on the critical analysis of scientific works—such as articles, theses, and dissertations—whose meanings are examined and interpreted using specific academic repositories (the CAPES Journal Portal and the BDTD). The time frame for selecting this material was set between 2019 and 2024, aiming to contextualize the transformations that occurred in the educational landscape following the impact of the pandemic. Thus, when considering this post- pandemic panorama, in which social networks have taken on a central role in young people’s lives, it becomes evident that intensified exposure has significantly altered students’ attention patterns and mental health. Moreover, the excessive use of these platforms has generated clear negative consequences, such as difficulty concentrating, superficial assimilation of content, and a noticeable increase in cases of anxiety and stress. In light of this, the findings from the bibliographic survey—which indicate a strong correlation between intensive social network use and harm to psychological well-being and academic performance, a topic widely explored in the health field—highlight the major pedagogical challenge imposed by the culture of immediacy and the urgent need for more targeted studies in Basic Education. Therefore, it is possible to conclude, based on the relevance of this work to the educational field, that a deeper understanding of the effects of social networks is essential for the development of digital citizenship competencies, which will enable students to engage more critically, ethically, and responsibly in cyberspace