Kyung-Hyun Suh1,*, Sung-Jin Chung1, Goo-Churl Jeong1, Kunho Lee1, Ji-Hyun Ryu2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1829-1845, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071879
- 31 December 2025
Abstract Background: Adolescents increasingly engage with social media for connection, self-expression, and identity exploration. This growing digital engagement has raised concerns about its potential risks and mental health implications. Methods: This narrative review examines literature on adolescent social media use by exploring underlying motivations, risk and protective factors across personal, environmental, and digital domains, with a focus on mental health outcomes. Results: Individual vulnerabilities—such as low self-esteem, impulsivity, and poor sleep—interact with contextual factors like peer pressure and family conflict to elevate risks. Digital environments shaped by algorithmic feeds, feedback mechanisms, and curated content promote social comparison and More >
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