THE IMPACT OF PROLONGED SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON TEENAGERS’ MENTAL HEALTH
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20377624
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Social media, teenagers, mental health, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, screen time, digital wellbeingAnnotasiya
In this article, I investigate the impact of prolonged social media use on teenagers' mental health. Today, social media has become an important part of teenagers' everyday life. I decided to study this topic because I noticed that many teenagers spend long hours on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. While social media has many benefits, excessive use may create psychological and emotional problems. In this research, I focused on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and sleep quality among teenagers. I used a survey method to collect data from students. The results of my research showed that teenagers who spend more time on social media experience more stress, poor sleep, and lower self-confidence. Based on these findings, I suggest that teenagers should balance their online and offline activities.
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