The question I am following to guide and organize my research is “What are the psychological impacts of social media on adolescents?” With this, I am looking to explore how teenagers’ mental health, self-esteem and relationships are affected by their usage of various social media platforms. So far, I have discovered that there can be both positive and negative effects resulting from adolescents’ use of social media; while it can serve as a great tool for connecting with peers and staying up-to-date on current trends, it can also lead to feelings of anxiety or depression due to comparison between themselves and others.

In addition, I have learned that exposure to cyberbullying through these platforms can have devastating consequences on a teenager’s well-being if they are not equipped with the proper coping mechanisms or support systems in place. It has also been found that too much time spent online may lead to an increase in risky behavior such as drug/alcohol abuse due to increased access points for obtaining such substances. Furthermore, lack of sleep caused by late night scrolling sessions or lack of physical activity stemming from sedentary lifestyles associated with excessive screen time could result in further problems down the line.

Moving forward, I hope to gain more insight into how parents/caregivers play a role in ensuring children utilize digital platforms responsibly as well as learning about specific strategies educators/professionals recommend when addressing issues related specifically adolescent mental health . Additionally would like look any potential benefits derived using technology resources support system order provide healthy balance safety security concerning internet usage age group along real world experiences needed ensure full development progress society rearing young individuals 21st century onwards .