The Impact of Social Media on (Positive) Values Education: A Pilot Study

Overview

The (positive) values education in Hong Kong is an ongoing process in response to social development. ‘Media and information literacy‘ becomes one of the major focuses in Hong Kong’s values education. In the light of this, the current study aims to explore the possible impact of social media on values education. It attempts to divide the young students into the social media users of two different types: one featured in inward-looking online interactions while the other in outward-looking online interactions. Researchers then look into whether and how these two different online interactions influence the acceptance of every priority value and attitude outlined in the new Values Education Curriculum, namely 1) perseverance; 2) respect for others; 3) responsibility; 4) national identity; 5) commitment; 6) integrity; 7) care for others; 8) law-abidingness; 9) empathy; and 10) diligence.