Exploring the Impact of Social Media on College Students' Psychological Well-Being

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Research Objective 1.3 Structure of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definition of Psychological Well-Being 2.2 Overview of Social Media Usage 2.3 Previous Studies on Social Media Impact 3. Research Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Data Analysis Techniques 4. Impact on Mental Health 4.1 Anxiety and Depression 4.2 Stress Levels 4.3 Sleep Disturbances 5. Social Media Usage Patterns 5.1 Frequency and Duration 5.2 Platform Preferences 5.3 Gender Differences in Usage 6. Positive Aspects of Social Media 6.1 Social Connectivity 6.2 Access to Support Networks 6.3 Educational Resources 7. Negative Aspects of Social Media 7.1 Cyberbullying and Harassment 7.2 Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) 7.3 Unrealistic Comparisons 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for College Policies 8.3 Recommendations for Future Research