Unveiling Social Media's Culinary Influence in Education

Highlights

Digital Culinary Inspiration: Social media platforms empower students to access recipes, tutorials, and innovative cooking techniques.
Research-Driven Methodology: A comprehensive local RRS explores usage patterns, platform preferences, and the impact on cooking skills.
Integrative Educational Approach: Mixed-methods research combines quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to provide actionable insights.

Local Research Research Summary (RRS)

This research study examines the role of social media in expanding the cooking knowledge of eleventh-grade Home Economics (H.E.) Strand students at Lyceum of Alabang for the academic year 2024-2025. The primary focus is to assess how digital platforms impact students in searching for recipes, tutorials, and cooking inspiration. This local RRS is designed to explore both the quantifiable usage of social media in culinary education and the qualitative depth of how students transform digital interactions into improved cooking competencies.

Study Title

The Role of Social Media in Expanding Cooking Knowledge of Eleventh Grade Home Economics (H.E.) Strand Students at Lyceum of Alabang, Year 2024-2025: Its Impact on Searching for Recipes, Tutorials, and Cooking Inspiration

Objectives

This study aims to:

Determine how frequently eleventh-grade H.E. students use social media for culinary information and recipes.
Identify which platforms (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) are most influential in shaping their culinary knowledge.
Explore the impact of digital content (video tutorials, pictorial recipes, live sessions) on students’ cooking skills.
Highlight both the benefits and challenges in leveraging these digital resources for culinary education.

Methodology

The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys to evaluate usage patterns and qualitative interviews for in-depth insights into the students’ experiences. In collaboration with local academic databases (JSTOR, EBSCO, and Google Scholar), the research identifies reliable literature and case studies that provide context, such as previous findings on the positive influence of social media on cooking skills.

Data Collection Methods

Quantitative Surveys: Survey instruments will capture information on the frequency of social media use, preferred platforms, and the perceived influence on cooking capabilities.
Qualitative Interviews: In-depth interviews will explore the subjective experiences of students—examining how detailed culinary tutorials and recipe exchanges facilitate learning.

Expected Outcomes

Based on a meta-analysis of previous studies and current local academic reviews, the research anticipates:

A high percentage of students will report regular use of social media for obtaining cooking information.
Digital platforms such as YouTube and Instagram are the primary go-to sources for culinary tutorials and recipes.
The data will reveal a moderate yet significant improvement in cooking skills directly linked to digital content consumption.
Potential challenges may include distractions and misinformation, which the study will address through a structured analysis.

Digital Visualizations and Additional Insights

Interactive Mindmap Overview

This visual mindmap illustrates the key components of the research framework: Social Media Platforms, Student Engagement, Cooking Skills, and Research Methods. Each node represents one of the essential facets of the study that ultimately interconnects to reveal the transformative impact digital content has on culinary education.

mindmap root((Social Media Influence)) Platforms Instagram YouTube TikTok Engagement Frequency Tutorial Access Recipe Sharing Skills Cooking Knowledge Technique Improvement Culinary Creativity Methods Surveys Interviews Literature Review

Radar Chart Analysis

The following radar chart provides an opinionated, integrative analysis of various qualitative metrics associated with this study. This includes factors such as Digital Engagement, Access to Tutorials, Culinary Skill Improvement, and the Quality of Shared Content. Each dataset reflects subjective evaluations based on a synthesis of current trends and prior research findings.

Embedded YouTube Resource

To further enrich your understanding of how social media is used to generate culinary content and engage students, please view the following video. The video provides insights into contemporary trends in digital cooking tutorials and innovative content creation techniques.

Research Data Table

The table below summarizes key variables and measurement parameters associated with the study.

Parameter	Measurement Approach	Expected Outcome
Usage Frequency	Survey Response	Regular daily/weekly access
Platform Preference	Quantitative Metrics & Interviews	YouTube, Instagram, TikTok are most popular
Culinary Skill Improvement	Self-reporting & Practical Assessments	Moderate to high improvement
Content Quality	Survey & Content Analysis	Generally positive with noted challenges