Significance of the study

Teenagers

This study will empower teenagers with knowledge about the potential impact of social media
on their mental health. By understanding the risks and benefits of social media use, teenagers can
make informed decisions about their online behaviors, set boundaries, and seek support when needed.

Teachers

This study may offer professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their
understanding of the impact of social media on teenagers' mental health and learn effective strategies
for promoting digital well-being in educational settings. By staying informed about current research
and best practices, teachers can better support students' overall well-being.

Future researchers

The study will contribute to the growing body of research on the impact of social media on
teenagers' mental health, providing a foundation for future studies to build upon. Future researchers
can explore additional aspects of the topic, investigate emerging trends, and further elucidate the
mechanisms underlying the relationship between social media use and mental health outcomes.

Scope and delimitation

This study focuses on examining the impact of social media on the mental health of teenagers
aged 13-19 years.This study will not investigate the impact of social media on other age groups beyond
teenagers aged 13-19 years.This study will investigate various aspects of social media use, including
frequency, duration, and types of platforms and content consumed.This study will focus primarily on
self-reported data from teenagers and may not capture objective measures of social media use or
mental health outcomes.Mental health outcomes of interest include depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-
esteem, body image concerns, and sleep quality.Due to resource constraints, the study may be limited
to a specific geographic area or sample population, potentially limiting the generalizability of findings to
other contexts.