Social Media Usage and its Implications on Mental Health a Review

Abstract

With more homes, businesses, and people having access to the Internet recently, the usage of social media and social networking websites has expanded significantly. Multiple social media platforms are available and more people from the public, companies, non-profits, and other groups are utilizing them. Therefore, online engagement is now a common aspect of daily life for a population of billions globally with a wide range of demographics. Social media users can share their sentiments, ideas, and nearly all aspects of their lives. Therefore, social media information offers vital new opportunities for academic scholars to investigate a diverse subject and uncover hidden patterns or trends to have a deeper understanding of complex issues. The fact that there are millions more social media users than there were in 2020 and 2021 shows how pervasive social media has become in our daily lives. As social media usage has increased, so have worries regarding its effect on the well-being of humans and its impacts on mental health. The study takes a closer look at comparing the effect on two different age groups adults and teenagers exploring the differences and similarities of behavior, as both groups react differently while responding to psychological and emotional responses on social media. This research paper further aims to study the impact of social media communication on various platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and investigates the potential risk and its consequences on mental health.