the influnce of social media among adolescents

Social media platforms are part of everyone’s life. Teenagers share these spaces with adults, which to exposes them to variety of content that can threaten their mental health. Therefore, this study explores whether social media is the main reason for depression in teenagers. The research uses a descriptive approach to explore the psychiatric and psychological problems teenagers face. The methodology used in this research was influenced by four domains: philosophical stances and assumptions, sociopolitical commitments, research practice guidelines, and inquiry logic. Key variables in the study include the teenager’s personality, age, and sex. The study finds that social media (passive and active users) is the primary cause of depression in teenagers. The discussion is centered on depression and social comparison, nomophobia, and fear of missing out, confounding factors, and cyberbullying. This is achieved by combining data derived from different literature sources through a systematic review. Keywords: social media, teenagers, addiction, depression, and anxiet