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Preliminary Report NAME’S: Harjot kaur (8828007) Jasnoor singh (8852844) Professor’s name: Rukmini Borooah Pyatt (Mimi) Course name : COMM2210 - Research and Writing Date: 11 Nov 2023 TOPIC OF PRELIMINARY REPORT : Impact of social media on teenagers.

The study looks into the tremendous impact of social media on teenagers, attempting to understand how various components of social media use influence their well-being, mental health, and social interactions. Informed by ideas such as the Social Comparison Theory and acknowledging the severe issue of cyberbullying, the study is driven by the hypothesis that greater social media use is significantly connected with higher mental health issues among teenagers. A thorough review of the research, including significant publications by Twenge and Campbell (2018), Primack et al. (2017), and Festinger (1954), exposes the multidimensional nature of social media's effects on adolescents. This fundamental knowledge is strengthened by findings from the Social Comparison Theory, which proposes that people routinely evaluate themselves by comparing themselves to others, a process that is amplified and frequently skewed on social media platforms (Festinger, 1954). Furthermore, the burgeoning issue of cyberbullying emerges as a significant worry, with research by Kowalski et al. (2014) showing its possible relation to increased stress, anxiety, and depression among teenagers. After reading the literature review, the report will be conducted in a mixed research method. This literature review confirms an essential hypothesis that a strong link exists between greater social media use and increased mental health issues among teenagers, reflecting the importance of examining potential implications in an era dominated by digital contacts.

This investigation is guided by three key research questions: (1) To what extent do teens' mental health and well-being correlate with the frequency and length of social media use? (2) What factors influence teenagers' positive or negative experiences with social media platforms? (3) How does social media affect teenagers' social connection creation and maintenance? The primary thesis of this research is to provide nuanced insights into the complicated link between social media and youth, ultimately guiding solutions for healthy engagement in the digital age. To ensure a thorough exploration of the study, a mixed research method will be used that includes both quantitative and qualitative components. Quantitative surveys will be delivered to 800 youths to collect data on social media behaviours, mental health markers, and well-being perceptions. Simultaneously, 40 participants will be interviewed in depth (qualitatively) about their subjective experiences and thoughts on social media use. This mixed methods approach was chosen to maximize the strengths of both methodologies, allowing statistical trends to be detected through survey data while offering a more profound knowledge of individual narratives through qualitative interviews (Creswell & Creswell, 2017). This study prioritizes ethical considerations. Due to the respondents' age, informed consent will be obtained from participants and their legal guardians. Through confidential data handling and reporting, participant privacy will be strictly protected. Continuous monitoring of participant well-being will be implemented, and services for

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mental health care will be made available as needed. These ethical safeguards are necessary to protect the well-being of participants in a study of this type. Both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methodologies will be used. Correlation and regression analysis are two statistical methodologies. It will be used to uncover patterns and relationships in survey data for the quantitative component. For the qualitative data, thematic content analysis will identify recurring themes and essential insights from in-depth interviews (Braun & Clarke, 2006). This thorough analytical technique seeks to triangulate findings and provide a more robust understanding of the study topics. Finally, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the massive effect of social media on the mental health of youngsters. The research intends to contribute to the ongoing conversation on digital involvement and adolescent mental health by merging empirical findings with theoretical frameworks. The expected conclusions aim to influence measures that promote better online experiences for teenagers, assuring their safety in a fast-changing digital context. REFRENCES: Twenge, J. M., & Campbell, W. K. (2018, December 1). Associations between screen time and lower psychological well-being among children and adolescents: Evidence from a population-based study. Preventive Medicine Reports; Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.10.003 Festinger, L. (1954). A Theory of Social Comparison Processes. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/A-Theory-of-Social-Comparison-Processes- Festinger/7f8baa24bdbefb0c5b1a0a98a52fa34defad8258 Primack, B. A., Shensa, A., Sidani, J. E., Whaite, E. O., Lin, L. Y., Rosen, D., Colditz, J. B., Radovic, A., & Miller, E. (2017, July 1). Social Media Use and Perceived Social

Isolation Among Young Adults in the U.S. American Journal of Preventive Medicine; Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2017.01.010 Kowalski, R. M., Giumetti, G. W., Schroeder, A. N., & Lattanner, M. R. (2014, July 1). Bullying in the digital age: A critical review and meta-analysis of cyberbullying research among youth. Psychological Bulletin; American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0035618 Creswell. J.W. and Creswell, J.D. (2017) Research Design Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th Edition, Sage, Newbury Park https://www.scirp.org/(S(351jmbntvnsjt1aadkozje))/reference/referencespapers.aspx? referenceid=2969274 Braun, V. and Clarke, V. (2006) Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3 (2). pp. 77-101. ISSN1478-0887 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/11735

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