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April 25, 2026Open Access

Social Media's Impact on Self-Esteem in Adolescence

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MKMalaika Matheen Khan

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Overview

Study examines social media's effects on self-esteem in adolescents, suggesting careful use is necessary.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore how social media affects self-esteem in adolescents aged 13-19.
  • Data collected through surveys to examine social media use patterns.
  • Analysis of social comparison and validation-seeking behaviors.
  • Focus on both positive and negative experiences related to self-esteem.
  • Notable increase in self-doubt and insecurity linked to social media validation.
  • Some adolescents experience positive effects like emotional support and a sense of belonging.
  • Overall, negative impacts on self-esteem are more prevalent than positive ones.

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Malaika Matheen Khan (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b6088ba6daa22dacf6chttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19714838
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