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Assignment:
For practice, give a paragraph or two for the following sections(in bold) for review of literature section of research : i have attached all necessary information and references
Introduction
The Prevalence of Social Media Usage Among Adolescents
Discuss the widespread use of social media among American teenagers, as indicated by Duggan & Smith (2013), who reported that 97% of young adults are active on social media.
Highlight the implications of this high adoption rate on potential mental health outcomes.
Potential Negative Impacts of Social Media on Mental Health
Review studies that associate social media use with negative psychological outcomes such as depression, loneliness, and jealousy (Kubey, 2013).
Discuss correlation vs. causation challenges in existing literature and the limitations of correlational studies that can't definitively establish causal links.
Potential Positive Impacts of Social Media on Mental Health
Explore the research indicating possible benefits of social media usage, including increased social support and self-esteem (Ellison, Steinfield, & Lampe, 2007).
Discuss how social media can help build social capital among adolescents.
Methodological Challenges in Existing Research
Examine the predominance of correlational studies and the call for more experimental research to better understand the causal relationships (Kubey, 2013).
Suggest that an experimental approach could involve modifying participants' social media exposure to observe consequent mental health changes.
Research Gap and Need for Further Investigation
Highlight gaps in existing research, such as the need for studies that triangulate quantitative findings with qualitative insights.
Stress the need for more comprehensive studies to assess both the risks and benefits of social media on adolescents' mental health.
Summary
Summarize the necessity of understanding the full spectrum of social media's impacts on mental health.
Emphasize the importance of your proposed study in addressing these gaps.
Duggan, M., & Smith, A. (2013). Social media update 2013. Pew Research Center.
Ellison, N. B., Steinfield, C., & Lampe, C. (2007). The benefits of Facebook "friends:" Social capital and college students' use of online social network sites. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 12(4), 1143-1168.
Kubey, R. (2013). The relationship of social media to depression and loneliness among Generation Y college students. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 16(12), 785-790.