629 The Relationship between Social Media Addiction with Anxiety and Depression among Undergraduate Students in Klang Valley, Malaysia Nuzha Mohamed Taha, Intan Surianie Mahassan, Nur Adilah Aishah Nor Azman, Nur Aina Irman Zuwardi Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University Corresponding Author Email: nuzha@unitar.my Abstract The purpose of this study is to assess the level of social media addiction among undergraduate students and examine its relationship with anxiety and depression in this population. The research was designed using a correlational survey model. The study group comprised 230 university students, with 158 female participants (68.7%) and 72 male participants (31.3%), all enrolled in two selected private universities in Klang Valley. Data were collected through the administration of the Demographic Information Form, Social Media Addiction Scale- Student Form (SMAS-SF), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Pearson correlation analysis was performed in SPSS to investigate the associations between students' social media addiction, anxiety, and depression. The findings revealed a positive correlation between students' social media addiction levels and their experiences of anxiety and depression. These results suggest that anxiety and depression variables significantly predict social media addiction. The implications of these findings were discussed in relation to relevant literature, and appropriate recommendations were proposed. This study's findings indicate a tendency among undergraduate university students in Klang Valley, Malaysia, towards developing social media addiction. Keywords: Social Media Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Private Universities Introduction Nowadays, social media has become an integral part of individuals' daily routines. As stated by Ganbold (2022), Malaysia ranks second in social media usage among countries in the Asia Pacific region. As of February 2022, Brunei had the highest active social media user penetration in the Asia-Pacific region, reaching 116.5 percent, closely followed by Malaysia with a penetration rate of 91.7 percent. Social media platforms offer various benefits, including frequent updates, versatility for multiple purposes, virtual sharing, and more. People utilize social media to share their everyday thoughts, engage in discussions, and present new ideas. However, while social media can serve as a positive medium for communication, it can also have adverse effects on individuals' mental health. Research has shown that social media can be associated with negative outcomes such as depression, loss Vol 12, Issue 3, (2023) E-ISSN: 2226-6348 To Link this Article: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v12-i3/17897 DOI:10.6007/IJARPED/v12-i3/17897 Published Online: 20 September 2023