Volume 2 - Issue 3, May - June 2026

The rapid integration of digital technology and social networking platforms into educational environments has significantly transformed teaching–learning processes, communication patterns and student interactions. While social media offers valuable opportunities for collaboration, creativity and access to information, its excessive and unregulated use presents critical challenges to student’s academic engagement, psychological well-being, social development and behavioral discipline. In the absence of structured governance mechanisms, students often develop unhealthy digital habits that negatively influence learning outcomes and emotional stability. This qualitative research paper explores the conceptual foundations, policy formation processes, implementation strategies and student well-being dimensions of social media governance in education. Drawing upon qualitative insights from educational psychology, digital pedagogy and student development theories, the study proposes a comprehensive governance framework that emphasizes ethical use, digital discipline and holistic student development. The paper highlights the collaborative roles of educational institutions, teachers, parents, administrators and policymakers in promoting responsible digital behavior and ensuring safe, productive and psychologically supportive educational environments.

Dr.Ruchi Verma, Pawan Kumar,"Social Media Governance in Education: Overview on Policy Formation, Implementation and Student Well-being" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(3): Page(431-435) May-June 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.