Discuss how social media is reshaping identity formation and self-worth among adolescents in contemporary Indian society.

Identity formation: Independent social media handles instill sense of social identity in adolescents through social validation and recognition gained through followers. Fan clubs formed of online accounts of adolescents provide sense of belonging. This leads to increases in peer pressure and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) among adolescents. Self-worth: Social media provides platform for alternative income for adolescents leading to financial independence. Kid-fluencers develop a sense of confidence. Informed adolescents through social media gain awareness of mental health and worldly affairs. However, negative impacts include: porn scrolling impacts social interaction, sedusive and introverted attitude, increased trend of trolling and hatred online, and increase in mental health issues of anxiety and depression.

The image on social media attached with real-life personality through vlogger identity creates aspirational roles. This increases peer pressure and FOMO among adolescents. Mental health issues of anxiety and depression arise from social comparison. Self-worth is affected by both positive and negative interactions. Positive aspects include platform for alternative income for adolescents leading to financial independence and kid-fluencers developing confidence. Informed adolescents gain awareness of mental health and worldly affairs. Negative impacts include porn scrolling affecting social interaction, sedusive and introverted attitudes, and increased trend of trolling and hatred online.