Social Media Usage and Its Association with Adolescent Mental Health, Physical Health, and Academic Outcomes: A Structured Literature Review

Background The rapid growth of social media has significantly transformed the lives of adolescents worldwide. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) have become central to communication, social interaction, entertainment, and information sharing. Adolescents are among the most active users of social media, often spending several hours online each day. While social media offers opportunities for social connectivity, self-expression, learning, an