Copyright © 2025 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{183163,
        author = {S.Sivasankara Rao and Dr Prasadu Peddi and Dr E.Madhusudhana Reddy},
        title = {Effects of Social Media on the Well-being of Children and Preteen},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {611-615},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183163},
        abstract = {This analysis scrutinizes studies regarding the influence of social media on the health of children and teenagers. Pertinent research was retrieved from the Medline, Embase, and PsycINFO databases. The results indicate that the most substantial health impacts of social media on this age group pertain to mental health, especially in relation to self-esteem and general wellness Issues such as cyberbullying and 'Facebook Depression' were noted, with a link observed between social media use and self-esteem and body image concerns. However, pinpointing cause and effect remains challenging, likely influenced by the individual characteristics of the youth. There is a notable gap in research regarding the effects of social media on younger children. Further investigation is necessary to determine which individuals are most vulnerable to social media's negative impacts and to develop strategies to mitigate these risks. This would enable health care professionals to better educate parents and young people about these issues.},
        keywords = {social media, cyberbullying, Facebook Depression,},
        month = {August},
        }