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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Abstract

As social media increasingly becomes incorporated in many daily routines of adolescents, there is a growing concern about the psychological impacts associated with problematic social media use. This research study explores the relationship between social media habits and mental health outcomes among adolescents. The research found by conducting a comprehensive literature review indicates associations between problematic social media use and mental health outcomes including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and poor sleep quality. Further research raises the question of whether there are different vulnerabilities and outcomes across different demographics of adolescents. Findings from this research study can be used when creating adolescent internet safety and intervention plans by social media policy makers, families, and schools. With social media trends continuously changing limitations of this study include a lack of existing longitudinal research and a lack of diversity included in current research findings.

Year of Submission

2026

Department

Department of Social Work

First Advisor

Matthew Vasquez

Date Original

2026

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1 PDF file (27 pages)

Language

en

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