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This research paper presents a qualitative study that explores the impact of social media on the mental health of
youth in Punjab, India. The study involved obtaining data through Google Form surveys and conducting in-depth
interviews with a sample of Punjab residents aged between 15 and 25. The data obtained was analyzed using thematic
analysis, facilitated by the use of the Nvivo tool. The findings of the study suggest that social media use has a significant
impact on the mental health of youth in Punjab. Specifically, social media use was found to be associated with symptoms
of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and low self-esteem. Furthermore, the study highlights the role of cultural and social
factors unique to Punjab in shaping the perceived impact of social media on mental health. The paper concludes by
emphasizing the need for interventions that promote healthy social media use among youth in Punjab and other similar
contexts, taking into account the findings from this study.
Keywords:
Social media, Youth, Mental health, Punjab, India, Qualitative study, Google Form surveys, In-depth interviews, Thematic analysis, Nvivo tool, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Self-esteem, Cultural factors, Social factors, Perceived impact, Healthy social media use, Interventions.
Cite Article:
"The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health of Youth in Punjab", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no.800 - 804, May-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2305126.pdf
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