Examining the Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Relationships Among Young Adults

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Importance of Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Social Media Evolution 2.2 Previous Research Findings 2.3 Theoretical Frameworks 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Analytical Techniques 4. Social Media Usage Patterns 4.1 Frequency among Young Adults 4.2 Preferred Platforms 4.3 Usage Motivations 5. Impact on Communication 5.1 Changes in Communication Styles 5.2 Face-to-Face vs. Online Interaction 5.3 Communication Effectiveness 6. Influence on Emotional Intelligence 6.1 Empathy and Social Skills 6.2 Recognition of Emotional Cues 6.3 Emotional Dependency 7. Effects on Relationship Building 7.1 Formation of Romantic Relationships 7.2 Friendship Dynamics 7.3 Maintenance of Relationships 8. Discussion and Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Young Adults 8.3 Recommendations for Future Research