Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Development and Behaviour
Mental development is one of the most critical aspects of development that should be evaluated with utmost keenness because poor development can affect a person behaviourally, emotionally, psychologically, and physically. As technological advancements take a considerable toll globally, most adolescents today have easy access to social media sites where they engage with their friends and strangers within the online platform. Examples of such sites are Facebook and Twitter, which are common as interaction sites where people can share pictures, videos, and other related content while communicating and interacting with others. However, there could be a strong relationship between social media and the consequences of mental development and behaviour. Psychologists suggest that heavy social media use could have possible adverse effects, although these sites are not ruled out as having entirely negative impacts on development. Therefore, the proposed research will critically……………………………………………………….