A Study of Addictive Behaviors, Physical, Psychological and Social Impact of Virtual Internet Usage in adolescents of Chandigarh, India

Social media plays a significant role in shaping the identities of today's adolescents. They curate their online personas, often presenting idealized versions of themselves to their peers. This can lead to both positive and negative effects on self-esteem and self-image. In contrast, older generations may have had fewer opportunities to construct such curated identities online. Therefore, it is a need of time to study and research about effects of virtual reality on community so that adverse effects can be prevented which is the main goal of public health research.