This is a sample citation and annotation produced specifically for this guide for demonstration purposes. The research topic for the annotated bibliography it is taken from is "the impact of social media on teenagers." The example highlights the sections and content of an annotation. It uses the Harvard style for the article citation:
Brand, C. et al. (2024) 'Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health', Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 18(1), pp. 107-111. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00805-0
This article examines the relationship between social media use (SMU), addictive behaviours, and psychosocial health in Spanish adolescents. A cross-sectional study of 632 participants aged 12 to 17 used validated questionnaires to measure SMU, addictive behaviours, and mental health outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and social difficulties. Generalised linear regression models revealed associations between platform-specific usage (e.g., Facebook, Snapchat) and psychosocial issues, emphasising the impact of addictive behaviours like withdrawal and mood modification. This study is useful for exploring the impact of SMU on teenage mental health as it provides platform-specific insights and highlights the role of addictive behaviours, which are crucial for understanding the broader psychological implications of SMU. By focusing on adolescents, the study offers evidence of risks associated with moderate and high social media use. However, the study is limited by its cross-sectional design, reliance on self-reported data, and regional sample, which may affect causal inferences and generalizability. Despite this, it provides valuable insights into the interplay between SMU, addiction, and mental health, making it useful for exploring the challenges posed by social media to teenage mental health.
Here is the same paragraph content but broken up into the different sections. Sections 1-3 should be descriptive, and sections 4-5 should engage your critical voice:
Text: Brand, C. et al. (2024) 'Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health', Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 18(1), pp. 107-111. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00805-0
This article examines the relationship between social media use (SMU), addictive behaviours, and psychosocial health in Spanish adolescents.;
A cross-sectional study of 632 participants aged 12 to 17 used validated questionnaires to measure SMU, addictive behaviours, and mental health outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and social difficulties. Generalised linear regression models revealed associations between platform-specific usage (e.g., Facebook, Snapchat) and psychosocial issues, emphasising the impact of addictive behaviours like withdrawal and mood modification.
Text: This study is useful for exploring the impact of SMU on teenage mental health as it provides platform-specific insights and highlights the role of addictive behaviours, which are crucial for understanding the broader psychological implications of SMU. By focusing on adolescents, the study offers evidence of risks associated with moderate and high social media use. However, the study is limited by its cross-sectional design, reliance on self-reported data, and regional sample, which may affect causal inferences and generalizability.
Text: Despite this, it provides valuable insights into the interplay between SMU, addiction, and mental health, making it useful for exploring the challenges posed by social media to teenage mental health.
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