The Construction of Adolescence on Social Media

The recent use of internet enabled technology has significantly impacted the way adolescents use social media. Once they are confined to a computer, laptop or mobile phone with internet accessibility, these adolescents are able to explore over a wider range on social media. However, attention has not been drawn to the impact of social media on adolescence. This research proposal examines the construction of adolescence on social media. It also seeks to identify the effects of social media on social behavior and academic performance of students in Senior High Schools with a focus on Oti Boateng Senior High School in Koforidua. In this research study, I intend using the Social Learning Theory and Uses of Gratification Theory as my theoretical framework. The study would employ quantitative method for data collection involving questionnaire administration. Keywords: Adolescence, Social media, Facebook, Questionnaire, Academic Performance DOI : 10.7176/JEP/10-9-08 Publication date :March 31 st 2019