The positive impacts of incorporating social media into adolescent social practices

This article delves into the role of social networks in adolescents' lives, particularly examining their impact on communication habits and educational needs. It highlights a growing inclination towards online communication, especially among youth, evident during periods of russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings reveal that social networks serve not only as platforms for entertainment and social interaction but also as significant resources for education and self-improvement. Specifically, adolescents are actively engaging with educational content in various formats such as videos, audiobooks, textual reviews, and lectures on social media platforms. These findings underscore an increasing interest in leveraging social networks as educational resources, reflecting contemporary trends in education and the evolution of digital technologies. The authors advocate for further exploration of the positive effects of social network usage in adolescent education and development, aiming to enhance both education and the psychosocial well-being of young people in the modern online landscape.