The existing literature on digital media use

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Sourced from the conclusions and stated challenges and stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 5 journals.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• THE INFLUENCE OF SELF-PRESENTATION THROUGH ROBLOX AVATARS ON ADOLESCENTS’ SELF-EFFICACY (2026) · KNOWLEDGE: Jurnal Inovasi Hasil Penelitian dan Pengembangan · doi

  Future research is recommended to examine additional variables influencing adolescent self-efficacy, such as peer relationships, family communication, and long-term digital engagement through longitudinal approaches to obtain broader insights into adolescent psychological development in virtual environments.

  generalconclusionsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: adolescent future recommended examine additional variables influencing self efficacy peer relationships family communication long term
• Association Between Coping Strategies and Psychological Well-Being among Urban Adolescents in an Islamic Senior High School (2026) · Media Kesehatan Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar · doi

  Adolescents face academic, social, and emotional challenges that may influence psychological well-being. Urban adolescents are exposed to competitive academic climates, heightened parental expectations, and continuous engagement with digital media. The complexity of adolescent development is further intensified within urban environments.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: adolescents face academic social emotional challenges influence psychological
• Digital Media Use and Psychosocial Health among Adolescent Boys and Young Men (2026) · Current Psychiatry Reports · doi

  The existing literature on digital media use and adolescent mental health is characterized by substantial heterogeneity in findings. There is a need to synthesize recent literature highlighting the unique media-related psychosocial health risks and benefits among adolescent boys and young men.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: existing literature digital media use adolescent mental health
• Empowered and aware: adolescent perspectives on technology and well-being in Chile and Colombia (2026) · Humanities and Social Sciences Communications · doi

  Adolescents face unique challenges in navigating their digital lives, including the constant presence of smartphones and other digital technologies. The study highlights the need for adolescents to develop self-regulation strategies to ensure their well-being. The research suggests that socioeconomic and geographical contexts can impact adolescents' digital experiences.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: adolescents face unique challenges navigating digital lives including
• A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PARENTAL SELF-EFFICACY AS A PROTECTIVE FACTOR IN MANAGING THE ADOLESCENT DIGITAL DEPENDENCY (2026) · Journal of Dynamics and Control · doi

  Future studies should examine the relationship between parental self-efficacy and adolescent digital outcomes. Research should investigate the effectiveness of interventions designed to enhance parental self-efficacy. The development of parent-focused interventions to support adolescents' well-being should be a priority.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: future studies examine relationship between parental self-efficacy adolescent

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