Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Well-Being and Self-Esteem
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https://doi.org/10.36676/ssjip.v1.i1.07Keywords:
Social media, Adolescents, Well-being, Self-esteem, Digital ageAbstract
The widespread usage of social media platforms among teenagers has given rise to worries over the impact that these platforms have on the adolescents' well-being and sense of self-worth. The purpose of this study is to analyse the myriad ways in which social media can have an effect on the psychological and emotional development of teenagers. A varied group of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 participated in the study, and the research was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, which included both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Through the utilisation of an all-encompassing method, our objective is to get an understanding of the intricacies of social media usage patterns and the consequences that these patterns have on one's well-being and self-esteem.
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