The Impact of Social Media on Student’s Mental Well-being in Pakistan
Keywords:
Social media, Mental well-being, student progressAbstract
The research investigates the intricate relationship between social media usage and the mental well-being of students in Punjab, Pakistan. Employing a methodology based on non-probability and snowball sampling techniques, data is gathered through Google Form questionnaires. The study aims to illuminate how social media positively impacts the mental well-being of students. The purpose of this quantitative study is to investigate possible causal relationships by examining correlations between social media use patterns and indicators of mental health. Additionally. The results provide light on the complex relationship between social media use and psychological health in the cultural setting of Punjab, Pakistan. This study has important implications for schools, lawmakers, and mental health providers because it sheds light on how to encourage healthy social media habits among students and how to ensure their mental health in the digital era.
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