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The Impact of Social Media on Youth and Corresponding Legal Responses

Authors
Tabrez Ahmad1, Mohammad Tabish2, *, Mariya Hasan Suri3
1Dean & HOD, MANUU Law School, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
2Assistant Professor of Law, MANUU Law School, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
3Student, MANUU Law School, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
*Corresponding author. Email: mtabish@manuu.edu.in
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Mohammad Tabish
Available Online 26 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-515-7_21How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Technology; Social Media; Law; Youth; Child Safety; Data Privacy; Cyber Crime; Cyberbullying; Digital Media
Abstract

Advancements in technology have created revolutionary changes over the past two decades. However, there is another, perhaps more pernicious, side to these advancements: breaches of privacy, unlawful collection and use of personal information, misuse of technology for harassment, and other cybercrimes. Children and youth have the greatest potential, but they are also exposed to the greatest risks in the information technology revolution. They have access, at unprecedented speeds, to a vast array of valuable information, but also to unwanted, unverified, and harmful content. The impressions that digital media leaves on children and youth have created concerns for parents, teachers, and society. Social media overuse contributes to rising levels of anxiety, depression, and collapsing attention spans among the younger generation. Governments worldwide are implementing legal measures to address these issues, yet a glaring problem across all laws is weak enforcement. This paper aims to assess how social media has changed young people’s lives, both positively and negatively, and how effectively current legal frameworks address these risks. It further argues for improved digital literacy and stronger collaboration between policymakers, technology companies, and civil society to ensure a safer digital space for youth.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Law and Technology (ICLT 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
26 December 2025
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978-2-38476-515-7
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-515-7_21How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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