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A Systematic Review of Social Media Use and Adolescent Identity Development

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A Systematic Review of Social Media Use and Adolescent Identity Development

Description

This systematic review examines how social media use influences adolescent identity development by synthesizing findings from existing empirical studies. It discusses both the opportunities (e.g., identity exploration, social support) and risks (e.g., social comparison, exposure to harmful content) associated with social media use.

Related topic

Online radicalisation, including minors

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Language:

English 

Date:

07-07-2026

Proposed by:

PPHS

Source:

Adolescent Research Review, 2025