Abstract
This systematic review investigates the dual impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents and young adults at global, national, and local levels-the Philippines and Davao City-using the Social Comparison Theory, the Uses and Gratification Theory, and the Behavioural Addiction Model, hence the identification of five major themes: patterns of engagement, consuming content, social comparisons, FOMO, and supportive online communities. In a nutshell, findings have documented the excessive use of social media and aspirational content breed growing anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, whereas therapeutic online communities and empowering content enhance emotional resilience and connectedness. There remains a lack of longitudinal studies in general and particularly localized to Davao City. Some recommendations would involve integrating digital literacy into education, algorithm transparency, and the need for mental health campaigns to foster a healthy digital ecosystem for young minds.
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