I was always interested and concerned in what is causing certain personalities and behaviors of young teenagers like myself. In the past, I had questioned as to why certain teens do what they do and act the way they act numerous times. I then came to the conclusion that my young generation has become very... messed up. But what can possibly cause these issues in teenagers of today's society? My answer is social media. This section contains my research study on the negative effects and consequences of social media on the young generation in the 21st century.