Amna Younis

Social media affects teenagers'/students' mental health negatively by limiting direct contact with peers, encouraging constant comparison online, and leading to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.

. Additionally, peer pressure has been found to significantly predict adolescent mobile social media addiction, which can have negative effects on mental health (1)

The influence of social media on youth mental health is shaped by complex factors, and adolescents are especially susceptible to social pressures and peer opinions (2).

Research findings suggest that while social media and peer pressure can have detrimental effects on students' mental health, the issue is complex and influenced by various factors. It's essential to provide support and guidance to help students navigate these influences and promote positive mental well-being (3)

1. https://childmind.org/article/how-using-social-media-affects-teenagers/

2. Article Peer pressure and adolescent mobile social media addiction: ...

3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teens-and-social-media-use/art-20474437

4. https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf