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

1. Introduction 2. Literature Review 2.1 Historical Context of Social Media 2.2 Adolescent Developmental Psychology 2.3 Previous Research on Mental Health 2.4 Gaps in Current Research 3. Research Methodology 3.1 Study Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Sample Population 3.4 Analytical Framework 4. Theoretical Framework 4.1 Social Cognitive Theory 4.2 Uses and Gratifications Theory 4.3 Impact of Social Comparison 5. Data Analysis 5.1 Statistical Tools and Techniques 5.2 Reliability and Validity 5.3 Interpretation of Results 6. Results 6.1 Demographic Findings 6.2 Social Media Usage Patterns 6.3 Mental Health Indicators 7. Discussion 7.1 Correlation vs Causation 7.2 Implications for Adolescents 7.3 Limitations of the Study 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Future Research 8.3 Policy Implications for Stakeholders