The Impact of Social Media on Social Skills and Emotional Intelligence among Young People

Abstract

The current research looks at how social media affects young people's social skills and emotional intelligence (EI) development. Face-to-face encounters are declining as digital communication has grown, which raises questions about young people's capacity to acquire critical social and emotional skills. The study examines social media's positive and negative effects, concentrating on how it impacts interpersonal interactions, empathy, and self-awareness. Research indicates that but social media improves self-expression and connectivity, misuse can result in fewer in-person social contacts and emotional control issues. In order to promote healthy emotional and social development, the article emphasizes the necessity of a balanced approach to digital involvement.