Social media use is ever-increasing with no signs of decreasing, given the importance of technology in today’s society. Specifically, social media is defined as “an electronic method of [. . .] social interaction where users can both create and consume content.” Adolescents are the principal users of social media. Most adolescents use some form of social media, with 97% or more regularly engaging in online communication. Additionally, social media is an important element of adolescent development. Adolescents are constantly interacting with each other and showcasing their developing identities online. Such interactions reflect notable psychologist Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development in which the adolescent forms his or her sense of self.

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