Project 1 Reflection
When I first started this project, my research question was,“To what extent do social comparison behaviors on social media contribute to negative mental health in young adults?” As I continued, I realized the question was too wordy and complex, so I simplified it to “How does comparison through social media affect young adults’ mental health?” This version helped me stay focused and write more clearly. What surprised me the most was how consistent the findings were across different studies. I expected mixed results, but almost every source showed a clear connection between social media comparison and mental health struggles like depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. It also surprised me how strongly things like rumination and addictive scrolling patterns could influence mental health. These weren’t things I thought about much before, but now they seem very important. As I researched, my understanding of the topic really deepened. At first, I thought the problem was ...

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