A Study of The Correlation Between Social Media Use and Adolescent Mental Health

Abstract

This paper explores the correlation between social media use and adolescent mental health and synthesises the positive and negative impacts. A literature review and data analysis revealed complex effects of social media use on adolescent mental health. Positive impacts include social support and access to information, while negative impacts involve cyberbullying and social stress. This study highlights the importance of education and awareness raising, and recommends developing healthy usage habits, strengthening family communication, promoting realistic social interactions, and providing mental health support. Recommendations for future research include long-term follow-up studies, cross-cultural comparisons, multi-method studies, exploring new types of social media, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Through these measures, we can better understand and address the impact of social media use on adolescents' mental health and promote their healthy development.