Secondary Research

 Along with collecting my own survey data, I also looked at existing research to understand the wider picture of how social media affects people. Using reliable sources helped me compare expert findings with the result from my Google Form.

Source 1: Online article - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

One of the sources I used was an online article discussing the ways in which social media can impact one's mental well-being. It explained that, though it connects people, social media can cause anxiety, may be a source of comparison to others, and pressures one into always being online.

What I learned: This source helped me to understand that the emotional impact of social media is mixed. It underlined how important it is to use platforms in a balanced way and to be cognizant of how online content affects your mood.

Source 2: YouTube Video

https://youtube.com/shorts/xyAtzBEmxnY?si=-eT6EFAsdcsOflfQ

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