Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Anxiety and Depression: A Longitudinal Study

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objective 1.3 Importance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Adolescent Mental Health 2.2 Influence of Social Media 2.3 Longitudinal Studies on Mental Health 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Relevant Psychological Theories 3.2 Social Media and Anxiety 3.3 Depression in Adolescents 4. Research Design and Methodology 4.1 Study Design 4.2 Participant Selection 4.3 Data Collection Methods 4.4 Analysis Techniques 5. Results 5.1 Impact on Adolescent Anxiety 5.2 Social Media Influence on Depression 5.3 Longitudinal Trends and Patterns 6. Discussion 6.1 Interpretation of Findings 6.2 Comparisons with Previous Studies 6.3 Implications for Society 7. Limitations and Future Research 7.1 Study Limitations 7.2 Areas for Further Investigation 7.3 Suggestions for Methodological Improvements 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Relevance to Adolescent Wellbeing 8.3 Final Thoughts and Recommendations