PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUTH CONSCIOUSNESS
Abstract
The rapid development of information and communication technologies has significantly transformed the lifestyle, communication patterns, and worldview of young people. Social media platforms have become an integral part of adolescents' and young adults' daily lives, influencing their attitudes, values, behaviors, and psychological development. This article examines the psychological factors underlying the impact of social media on youth consciousness.
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