ASSIGNMENT 2
Due: 31 JULY 2023
MEMO Questions and ANSWERS
After you've finished reading the article, please respond to the following questions.
1. Give your own title to this scholarly article that you have read.
Task 1
1.Title of the Scholarly Article: "Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Adolescent
Mental Health: A Qualitative Study"
2. Analysis of the Context and Problem Statement:
The article explores the impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents. It
critically examines the context by highlighting the increasing prevalence of social media
use among adolescents and the potential negative effects on their mental well-being.
The problem statement focuses on understanding the specific ways in which social
media use affects adolescent mental health and identifying potential strategies for
mitigating the negative impact.
3. The participants in this study were adolescents aged 13-18 years. The selection
process involved purposive sampling, where participants were chosen based on specific
criteria such as frequency of social media use and self-reported mental health concerns.
This approach aimed to ensure a diverse range of experiences and perspectives among
the participants
4. Research Question and Sub-Question:
Research Question: "How does social media use impact the mental health of
adolescents?" Sub-Question: "What strategies can be implemented to promote positive
mental health outcomes in adolescents using social media?"
5. Research Goal and Objective: