THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINDS
Keywords:
Key words: well-being, apps, platforms, young people, social media , content, effect, trend, cyberbullying, critical thinkingAbstract
ANNOTATION
This article examines how social media influences young people’s thinking,
behavior, and emotional well-being. It highlights both positive and negative effects and
suggests ways to use social platforms more responsibly.
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