Investigating the Impact of Social Media Usage on Adolescent Self-Esteem and Mental Well-Being

1. Introduction 2. Literature Review 2.1. Theoretical Framework of Self-Esteem 2.2. Historical Perspective on Social Media 2.3. Adolescent Mental Health Studies 2.4. Social Media's Influence on Teens 3. Research Methodology 3.1. Research Design and Approach 3.2. Participant Selection Criteria 3.3. Data Collection Methods 3.4. Data Analysis Techniques 4. Social Media Usage Patterns 4.1. Frequency of Use Among Adolescents 4.2. Popular Platforms and Their Characteristics 4.3. Content Types and Their Impacts 5. Self-Esteem and Social Media 5.1. Definition and Measurement of Self-Esteem 5.2. Positive Outcomes from Social Media 5.3. Negative Impacts on Self-Perception 5.4. Comparative Analysis by Age and Gender 6. Mental Well-Being Factors 6.1. Psychological Effects of Social Media 6.2. Anxiety and Depression Correlations 6.3. The Role of Online Communities 7. Mitigating Negative Impacts 7.1. Parental Guidance and Supervision 7.2. Educational Programs and Workshops 7.3. Policy Recommendations for Platforms 8. Conclusion and Future Research 8.1. Summary of Key Findings 8.2. Implications for Adolescents and Society 8.3. Suggested Areas for Further Study