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1 Are teenagers who spend more time on social media likely to suffer from anxiety and depression? Janina Matagi PSY/665 May 1, 2023 Dr. Debbra Jennings

2 Are teenagers who spend more time on social media likely to suffer from anxiety and depression? Social media has become an integral part of modern life, especially for teenagers. While it offers numerous benefits, such as connecting with friends and accessing information, it has also been linked to increased levels of anxiety and depression among its users. The increasing use of social media among teenagers has raised concerns about its impact on their mental health, particularly in relation to anxiety and depression. This paper aims to establish ethical standards for the use of social media by teenagers, with a focus on mitigating the risks associated with anxiety and depression. We discuss the responsibilities of various stakeholders, including social media platforms, parents, educators, and the teenagers themselves, in promoting ethical and responsible use of social media to minimize the negative effects on mental health. The goal of my study is:  Identify the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the Lighthouse Outreach Center youth group toward social media usage and their mental health.  To identify barriers and concerns related to anxiety and depression.  To identify the perception and awareness of the study community regarding the care and support for these young people. Literature Review Each literary review listed below will help build the research and report data on how to execute the findings related to the study. Each reference article has anxiety and depression awareness tools that help base findings on how social media impacts mental health.

3  Hampton, K.N., Rainie, L., Lu, W., Shin, I., & Purcell, K. (2014). Social media and the cost of caring. Pew Research Center  Oberst, U., Wegmann, E., Stodt, B., Brand, M., & Chamarro, A. (2017). Negative consequences from heavy social networking in adolescents: The mediating role of fear of missing out. Journal of adolescence, 55, 51-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.12.008  Rosen, L.D., Whaling, K., Carrier, L.M., Cheever, N.A., & Rokkum, J. (2013). The Media and Technology Usage and Attitudes Scale: An empirical investigation. Computers in human behavior, 29(6), 2501-2511. https://doi.org/j.chb.2013.06.006  Twenge, J.M., Joiner, T.E., Rogers, M.L., & Martin, G.N. (2018). Increases in depressive symptoms, suicide-related outcomes, and suicide rates among US adolescents after 2010 and links to increased new media screen time. Clinical Psychology Science 6(1), 3-17. Research questions and hypothesis Testing is a popular way to evaluate a child’s knowledge base, and it encourages the concept of interaction and experience when it comes to mental health. With all of this substantial evidence, the reader should be able to form their own opinions about the effects of social media on not only our physical well-being but most importantly, mental health. I have personally seen the effects of social media on mental health in other people, as well as myself. Nowadays, we can document the way we are feeling to our friends, as well as strangers on the internet. This may lead to people we do not know connecting and commenting mean things which lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. The internet is a very toxic place, and it will only become increasingly unhealthy for our mental health.

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