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The Impact of Social Media Addiction on Teenagers
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Abstract
Electronic devices and social media platform usage has become so prevalent that it become almost indispensable for people to stay in contact and usage in daily life. Even though social media provides numbers of benefits, the overuse of social media can lead to problems such as social media addiction. In this research, the cause, impact, and solutions of social media addiction will be discussed. Due to the high susceptivity of teenagers to social media addiction, this research aims to figure out possible ways to interfere with teenagers’ addiction and discuss possible treatments for it. This research used document analysis as the method. This research found social media addiction is caused by triggers, reward systems, and emotional needs; the impact of social media addiction is impaired brain functions, mental health issues, and overall well-being, including the cycle of depression and addiction, and the high rates of suicidal thoughts. This research also poses solutions, including setting limits to social media usage, adopting coping strategies, seeking therapy, and incorporating physical exercise.
Keywords
Social media addiction, Teenager, Mental health, Reward system.
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Wang,F. (2024). The Impact of Social Media Addiction on Teenagers. Communications in Humanities Research,43,174-179.
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