The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health: A Longitudinal Perspective Study

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Outline of the Paper 2. Literature Review 2.1 Adolescents and Social Media Engagement 2.2 Previous Studies on Mental Health 2.3 Theoretical Framework 2.4 Gaps in Existing Research 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Techniques 3.3 Sampling Strategy 3.4 Data Analysis Methods 4. Social Media Usage Trends 4.1 Patterns of Social Media Use 4.2 Platforms Popular Among Adolescents 4.3 Duration and Frequency of Use 5. Psychological Impacts on Adolescents 5.1 Anxiety and Depression Correlation 5.2 Self-Esteem and Body Image Issues 5.3 Cyberbullying and Its Consequences 6. Longitudinal Study Findings 6.1 Initial Baseline Measurements 6.2 Changes Over Time 6.3 Statistical Analysis Results 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Key Findings 7.2 Implications for Mental Health Interventions 7.3 Limitations of the Study 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Main Insights 8.2 Policy and Practice Recommendations 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research