The Social Media Paradox: Navigating the Interplay between Social Connections, Happiness, and Social Media Platforms

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Namrataa Mamgai¹ and Priyanka Kardam² (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana¹ and Department of Extension Education and Communication, Management, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana²)

Social connections are one of the most profound influences on an individual’s happiness. This review article delves into various studies to explore this intricate relationship between social interactions, mental well-being, and our pursuit of happiness. It also dives into the wide world algorithms of social media and how they can create hindrances in creating worthy social connections creating social isolation. It borrows results and derivatives from many crucial types of research like “the Harvard Study of Adult Development”, which stresses the pivotal role of social connections in contributing to a happy life. Furthermore, exploration is made based on research conducted on the interventions of positive psychology to combat social isolation due to increasing digital platforms. The article follows a comprehensive approach in illustrating a variety of studies concerning the social media paradox. This probes into navigating multifaceted interplay between social connections, happiness, and Social media Platforms.