A META-ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNGER GENERATIONS FROM 2004-PRESENT DAY IN ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES
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English speaking, 30 year olds and younger, United StatesAbstract
Mental health has not been historically considered a matter of health and wellness, even so far as people suffering from mental illness being called insane (Geller 2006). More recently, mental health as a topic of discussion and priority within the medical community has risen, and results finding severe issues involving the mental health of young adults and teenagers are continually released (Padín 2021). In similar regard to the study of mental health, social media has become an immensely popular and impactful part of modern life, specifically: it has changed the way of interacting, working, and living. Apps like Tik Tok, Instagram, and Snapchat are among the most popular social networking sites allowing users to participate in the raging new trends in different communities.
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