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  • The negative influence of social media on adolescent well-being in the uk
    Publication . Sunday, Glory Ewere; Pimpão, Pedro Gonçalo Tenazinha
    Social media is wildly used by United Kingdom adolescents, with potential benefits and harm. This study examined the adverse impact of social media on adolescent well-being in the United Kingdom. The study used a mixed-method approach. 150 respondents were chosen through convenience sampling. An online survey was used to collect data from participants who accessed the study link via emails. SPSS was used to examine survey data. Regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between the frequency and timing of social media engagement and self-reported outcomes. Out of the 150 chosen participants, only 67 fully completed the study questionnaire, resulting in a response rate of 44.67%. The research findings revealed that social media considerably affects the sleep patterns (50%), anxiety, tension, and emotional discomfort (50%) of United Kingdom teens. Most respondents participate in life comparisons, highlighting their vulnerability to digital platforms. Correlation study (r = -0.292, p < 0.05) revealed a relationship between extended social media use and deteriorating mental health in teenagers. In the realm of cyberbullying, while a minority of teenagers reported being direct victims, a substantial percentage acknowledged witnessing online abuse. The mean score for teenagers reporting direct bullying on social media was 1.72. The mean score for seeing others endure bullying was markedly high at 2.87. The findings indicate that passive exposure to cyberbullying is very widespread. Ultimately, participants indicated that social validation metrics, such as likes and comments, significantly influenced their self-esteem. The study confirms that social media involvement among adolescents has significant psychological dangers. These concerns include altered sleep patterns, heightened stress, vulnerability to cyberbullying, and diminished self-esteem. The research emphasises the need for a unified, coordinated strategy to mitigate these risks. However, the research's applicability to the wider teenage population is constrained by its modest sample size of 67 individuals in the United Kingdom.
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