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Social Media and Adolescent Identity Formation

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Adolescents spend an average of nearly 9 hours a day on social media, and research suggests that this intense exposure can significantly shape their identity exploration, often making their digital persona a central part of who they believe they are.

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Every day, millions of teens share photos, opinions, and 'selfies' online. But what is this constant digital mirror doing to the way they form their sense of self?