Waheed M. Alausa

The Moderating Role of Self-esteem in the Relationship between Peer Pressure and Social Media Addiction among Adolescents in Lagos State

Njideka A. Ezeani, Waheed M. Alausa & Taiye E. Ojo · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2026

Social media addiction has emerged as a significant public health concern among adolescents, with peer pressure identified as a critical social determinant. This study examined whether self-esteem moderates the relationship between peer pressure and social media addiction among i...