In today’s digital age social media is not just a tool for communication, it is a space where identities are shaped and self worth is tested. For college students platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube are part of daily routine. Students connect with friends share achievements express opinions and explore trends. Yet behind the screens an important psychological question emerges, how does constant online engagement influence self esteem.

Self esteem refers to how individuals evaluate their own worth and abilities. According to Morris Rosenberg self esteem reflects an attitude toward the self, it shapes confidence resilience relationships and emotional stability. For young adults who are still forming their identities self esteem plays a critical role in academic success social adjustment and mental health.

Research increasingly suggests that social media has a complex relationship with self esteem. On one hand these platforms provide........

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