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August 11, 2025OTS Canadian Journal

The Effects of social media on Adolescent Self-Esteem: A Meta-Analytical Approach

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FYFatima Youssef

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Meta-analysis reveals complex relationship between social media use and self-esteem in adolescents, suggesting implications for mental health.

Key Points

  • Adolescent self-esteem is influenced by social media use, showing a complex bidirectional relationship.
  • Excessive and passive use of social media is linked to lower self-esteem, while supportive engagement may improve self-worth.
  • The meta-analytical review considered various factors including gender, platform type, and psychological context.
  • Findings imply important considerations for parents, educators, and mental health professionals in managing social media usage.

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Fatima Youssef (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2354db210217d6476ff65https://doi.org/10.58840/xqh0j212
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