The Effect of Social Media on Mental, Physical, and Social Health in Adolescents
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Social media use, Adolescents, Mental healthAbstract
Abstract
Social media use has become a leading public health concern because of advancements
in technology and overuse of popular apps. To gain a better understanding of how social media
use and its repercussions have evolved over time, this review paper will summarize research
published in the last ten years, focusing on negative effects on physical, mental, and
psychosocial health. The primary goal of this review is to provide a better understanding of the
breadth of consequences concerning social media usage including sleep quality, cyberbullying,
loneliness, body image, eating disorders, and anxiety. Additionally, it will seek to provide a
variety of solutions that aim to lessen harmful effects of social media and give advice to help
adolescents navigate the digital world without detrimental effects to their health.
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