Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Self-Esteem and Mental Health Dynamics

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Structure of the Paper 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definition of Key Terms 2.2 Overview of Social Media Usage 2.3 Adolescent Self-Esteem Studies 2.4 Mental Health Dynamics Research 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Cognitive Behavioral Theory 3.2 Social Comparison Theory 3.3 Uses and Gratifications Theory 4. Research Methodology 4.1 Research Design and Approach 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Sample Population and Selection 4.4 Data Analysis Techniques 5. Social Media and Self-Esteem 5.1 Positive Effects on Self-Esteem 5.2 Negative Influences and Risks 5.3 Social Media as Support Networks 6. Mental Health Dynamics 6.1 Anxiety and Depression Indicators 6.2 Impact of Cyberbullying 6.3 Coping Mechanisms through Social Media 7. Analysis and Discussion 7.1 Correlation between Variables 7.2 Interpretations of Findings 7.3 Limitations of the Study 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Stakeholders 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research