500 words max - not including referencesPlease address the following points: I.  What is your topic? (introduce the topic's social, policy and/or practice context and significance)II. Identify and define the key concepts in your topic.III. Identify the central phenomena your researching (the dependent variable) and list the factors that are involved in the phenomena that you will also research (independent variables)III. Construct research question/s for your study (you may have more than one, but not more than four. you may also have one primary questions and then smaller subsidiary questions).

I. Topic: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health The advent of social media has drastically changed the way we communicate and interact. While it has its benefits, such as fostering global connections and providing a platform for self-expression, it also has potential drawbacks. One significant concern is the impact of social media on mental health, particularly among adolescents. This topic is of social significance as social media usage is pervasive and continues to grow. It also has policy implications as it calls for regulations to protect users from potential harm.

II. Key Concepts:

1. Social Media: These are online platforms that allow users to create and share content and to participate in social networking. Examples include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.
2. Mental Health: This refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how people think, feel, and act.
3. Adolescents: This term refers to individuals in the developmental stage that falls between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

III. Central Phenomena and Factors: The central phenomenon being researched is the impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents (dependent variable). The factors involved in this phenomenon that will also be researched (independent variables) include the amount of time spent on social media, the type of content viewed or interacted with, and the individual's age, gender, and pre-existing mental health conditions.

IV. Research Questions:

1. Primary Question: What is the impact of social media usage on the mental health of adolescents? Subsidiary Questions: a. Is there a correlation between the amount of time spent on social media and the mental health of adolescents? b. Does the type of content viewed or interacted with on social media affect the mental health of adolescents? c. How do age, gender, and pre-existing mental health conditions influence the relationship between social media usage and mental health in adolescents?