Neg Negative effects of social media on adolescent behavior from self-identity to interpersonal relationships today in France

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine social media usage and its consequences among French adolescents. It will build upon a literature review of previous works. In addition, a descriptive-analytical technique (N=150) will confirm my findings. The study was realized in 2022 in the South of France to demonstrate the consequences of social media on adolescents' behavior and selflessness, especially on their mental health, interpersonal skills, and social engagement. Examining the different reasons why social media hold teenagers' attention and focusing on the negative consequences will demonstrate how technology and phones have shaped teenagers' identities. Lastly, it will show how the social interactions of teenagers and their role into adulthood are predetermined through the increased consumption of mass media.