Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health and Well-being: A Longitudinal Study

1. Introduction 2. Literature Review 2.1 Historical Overview of Social Media 2.2 Adolescent Developmental Stages 2.3 Mental Health Indicators 2.4 Previous Studies on Adolescents 2.5 Research Gap Identification 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Social Comparison Theory 3.2 Media Richness Theory 3.3 Uses and Gratification Theory 4. Research Methodology 4.1 Research Design and Approach 4.2 Sample Selection and Criteria 4.3 Data Collection Methods 4.4 Data Analysis Plan 4.5 Ethical Considerations 5. Data Analysis and Findings 5.1 Patterns in Social Media Use 5.2 Emotional and Psychological Effects 5.3 Correlation with Well-being Metrics 5.4 Longitudinal Data Trends 5.5 Case Study Summaries 6. Discussion 6.1 Interpretation of Key Findings 6.2 Implications for Adolescents 6.3 Comparison with Prior Research 6.4 Theoretical Implications 6.5 Limitations and Further Research 7. Policy and Practice Recommendations 7.1 Educational Initiatives 7.2 Social Media Guidelines 7.3 Mental Health Support Strategies 7.4 Parental and Community Roles 7.5 Technology and Development Policies 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Main Findings 8.2 Concluding Thoughts 8.3 Future Directions 8.4 Final Reflections 8.5 Study Contributions