Examining the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health in Vulnerable Youth Populations

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Questions 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Paper 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definitions and Terminologies 2.2 Previous Studies on Social Media 2.3 Vulnerable Youth and Mental Health 2.4 Theoretical Frameworks 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design and Approach 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Sampling Techniques 3.4 Data Analysis Procedures 4. Social Media Usage Patterns 4.1 Frequency and Types of Use 4.2 Popular Platforms Among Youth 4.3 Motivations for Social Media Use 5. Mental Health Outcomes 5.1 Anxiety and Depression Indicators 5.2 Self-Esteem and Body Image Issues 5.3 Social Isolation Vs. Online Connectivity 6. Vulnerable Youth Characteristics 6.1 Definition and Identification 6.2 Socio-Economic Factors 6.3 Family and Community Environments 7. Case Studies and Evidence 7.1 Analysis of Individual Cases 7.2 Comparative Studies Across Regions 7.3 Interviews with Affected Youth 8. Discussion and Recommendations 8.1 Interpretation of Findings 8.2 Implications for Policy and Practice 8.3 Strategies for Mitigation 8.4 Future Research Directions