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Name: Konadu Hilda Gyabea Class: Rgn10 Index Number: Nmcabrgn230141 Course: Research Methods

The document discusses the impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents, highlighting that excessive use is linked to increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. While social media can provide benefits such as connection and sharing experiences, it also poses risks like body dissatisfaction due to unrealistic beauty standards. The need for further research and collaboration among parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to promote healthy social media habits is emphasized.

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Name: Konadu Hilda Gyabea Class: Rgn10 Index Number: Nmcabrgn230141 Course: Research Methods

The document discusses the impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents, highlighting that excessive use is linked to increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. While social media can provide benefits such as connection and sharing experiences, it also poses risks like body dissatisfaction due to unrealistic beauty standards. The need for further research and collaboration among parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to promote healthy social media habits is emphasized.

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NAME: KONADU HILDA GYABEA

CLASS: RGN10

INDEX NUMBER: NMCABRGN230141

COURSE: RESEARCH METHODS

BACKGROUND RESEARCH ON THE TOPIC: THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON


MENTAL HEALTH AMONG ADOLESCENTS

The widespread adoption of social media among adolescents has raised concerns about its
potential impact on their mental health. As social media continues to play a significant role in
the lives of young people, it is essential to understand the relationship between social media
use and mental health outcomes.

According to a report by the Pew Research Center, 95% of teens aged 13-17 have access to a
smartphone, and 45% of teens say they are online "almost constantly" (Anderson & Jiang, 2018).
Another study found that adolescents spend an average of 2-3 hours per day on social media
platforms (Kabali et al., 2015).

Research suggests that excessive social media use is associated with increased symptoms of
depression, anxiety, and loneliness among adolescents (Király et al., 2019). A study published in
the Journal of Adolescent Health found that teenagers who spent more time on social media
were more likely to experience depression and anxiety (Burke et al., 2010). Social media can
also perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards, leading to body dissatisfaction and negative self-
comparison (Slater & Tiggemann, 2015).

The impact of social media on mental health among adolescents is a complex issue that
requires further research. While social media offers many benefits, such as connecting with
others and sharing experiences, excessive use can have negative consequences for mental
health. Parents, educators, and healthcare professionals must be aware of these risks and work
together to promote healthy social media habits among adolescents.
References

Anderson, M., & Jiang, J. (2018). Teens, social media & technology 2018. Pew Research Center.

Burke, M., MarScalingi, M., & McGannon, K. (2010). Social network activity and social well-being.
Journal of Adolescent Health, 46(3), 251-256.

Hertz, M., Jelen, A., & christensen, s. (2017). The impact of cyberbullying on adolescent mental
health. Journal of Adolescent Health, 60(6), 761-766.

Kabali, H. K., Irigoyen, M. M., Nunez-Davis, R., Budacki, J. G., Mohanty, S. H., Leister, K. P., &
Bonner, R. L. (2015). Exposure to and use of mobile devices in children. Journal of
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 36(7), 541-548.

Király, O., Potenza, M. N., Stein, D. J., King, D. L., Hodgins, S. C., Saunders, J. B., ... & Demetrovics,
Z. (2019). Mental health and addictive behaviors in young people: A systematic review of clinical
and neurobiological findings. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 8(3), 537-553.

Slater, A., & Tiggemann, M. (2015). A comparative study of the impact of traditional and social
media on body image concerns in young women. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 44(1), 113-
124.

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