The Intersection of social media and emotional development: Exploring Self-Worth and relationships in Preeti Shenoy’s A Hundred Little Flames

Abstract

In Preeti Shenoy’s novel “A Hundred Little Flames,” the main character, Disha, struggles with grief, loss, this paper delves into the psychological problems of adolescents, The wider social influences that determine their mental well-being are also considered. This research examines the relationship between social media use and adolescents’ psychological development. Based on Disha’s societal experience, this study examines the protagonist’s role on how social media can contribute to emotional vulnerability in adolescents, as well as the effects of social media. They become a means of expression and a source of external validation, ultimately shaping the emotional lives of adolescents in a manner similar to the emotional development in the “A Hundred Little Flames” of the Disha.