Write a Research Proposal in APA 7^th edition format on the topic: investigating the effect of social media on the mental health of adolescents, justifying this topic through current, evidence based research and peer reviews from 2022 - 2024. ( Not less than 3 pages and not more than 4 pages).

In your proposal, consider addressing the following:

Why you are interested in the topic

Importance of studying this topic? What is the academic, social, or applied relevance of this topic?

How will the answers to your research questions contribute to the body of literature on this topic?

What do we know about the topic currently? What research has been conducted on this topic?

Where are the gaps in our understanding of the topic that you could address through your study?

Is studying this topic realistic and achievable?

Are there enough studies to support a doctoral project related to this topic?

What research methodology has been used to study the topic?

What data and statistics are available to validate the problem?

What data will you need to address your research questions, and where could you obtain it?