Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): TJPEC
Articles

The Effect of Emotional Catharsis on Anonymous Behavior among Social Media–Using Adolescents at SMA Negeri 1 Tondano

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  • Andrea Angelita Kusen,
  • Dr. Deetje Josephine Solang, M.Si,
  • Rinna Yuanita Kasenda, M.Teol., M.Pd
Andrea Angelita Kusen
Universitas Negeri Manado
Dr. Deetje Josephine Solang, M.Si
Universitas Negeri Manado
Rinna Yuanita Kasenda, M.Teol., M.Pd
Universitas Negeri Manado

Published 2026-05-22

Keywords

  • Emotional Catharsis,
  • Anonymous Behavior

Copyright (c) 2026 Andrea Angelita Kusen, Dr. Deetje Josephine Solang, M.Si, Rinna Yuanita Kasenda, M.Teol., M.Pd (Author)

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Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of emotional catharsis on anonymous behavior among social media–using adolescents at SMA Negeri 1 Tondano. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing simple linear regression analysis as the data analysis technique. The study was conducted on adolescents at SMA Negeri 1 Tondano who are social media users and enrolled in grades 11 and 12. Research data were collected through a questionnaire survey, and purposive sampling yielded 155 participants for this study. The results showed a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Based on these findings, it is concluded that emotional catharsis has a significant effect on the anonymous behavior exhibited by adolescents at SMA Negeri 1 Tondano who use social media.

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