The Psychological Impact of Social Media on Gen Z

Abstract

In the era of rapid development of science and technology, the popularity of social media and online communities has shaped the experiences and perspectives of Generation Z (Gen Z) - those born between the mid-90s and early 2010s. In recent years, more and more individuals and media have begun to pay attention to the impact of social media on people. This paper, which takes Generation Z as the research object article, will focus on the psychological impact of social media on Gen Z. Generation Z, unlike any previous generation, has a unique growing environment --- a digital environment. Starting from this perspective, the paper will analyze why human beings are faced with unprecedentedly complex psychological problems according to existing literature, with the purpose of in-depth research on the psychological impact of social media and online communities on Generation Z. this paper concludes that social media will greatly affect people’s psychological state, which has good and bad effects on current people. While social media platforms offer avenues for connection and self-expression, they also present various new challenges. Promoting the mental health of young people in a digital environment is crucial by balancing the positive aspects of social media with being aware of its potential negative effects.