Assessing the Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health

Authors

  • Cameron Edwards
  • Taylor Evans
  • Casey Harris

Keywords:

social media, adolescents, mental health, anxiety, depression

Abstract

This study explores the impact of social media usage on adolescent mental health, focusing on the psychological effects such as anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Utilizing cross-sectional survey data collected from various countries, the research identifies patterns and correlations between social media habits and mental health outcomes. The findings highlight the importance of developing strategies to mitigate negative impacts while leveraging social media as a tool for social support and communication.

Author Biographies

Cameron Edwards

Ph.D.
University of British Columbia
2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada

Taylor Evans

M.D.
Yale University
New Haven, CT 06520, USA

Casey Harris

M.A.
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Universytetska St, 1, Lviv, 79000, Ukraine

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Published

2024-12-26

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