"Tweets, Posts, And Anxiety: Exploring Social Media's Effects On Gen Z's Well-Being In NCR University Settings"

Abstract

Social media's popularity has been consistently high over the last decade, and Generation Z (Gen Z) adopted these platforms for social networking at an earlier age than previous generations. In this research, we aim to explore the relationship between Gen Z's use of social media, their attitudes toward these platforms, and the impact of these factors on their happiness, social anxiety, and overall well-being. Several research investigations have concentrated on using social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn. This study aims to add to the existing research in this field by analyzing the correlation between social media usage through social networking habits and satisfaction. This quantitative study examines the relationship between Gen Z's use of social media, their opinions of these platforms, and the effects these platforms have on general well-being, happiness, and social anxiety. The data was collected in the NCR region from 415 university students, most of whom were between the ages of 15 and 25, using a questionnaire-based methodology. The study found that Gen Z uses online social media at a high rate, and they particularly enjoy sharing photos, videos, and stories with their friends. This study contributes to our understanding by examining how social media usage affects life satisfaction among university students in the National Capital Region. It emphasizes the positive effects of social media use on emotional and mental health, contradicting research suggesting that social anxiety may be linked to online behaviours. This research aims to increase awareness of the subtle effects of social media on the well-being of young adults by highlighting social media usage, self-esteem, and life satisfaction