How does social media use impact gun violence among teenagers?

Write 1 paragraph stating your research question, explain why it is researchable.

• Requirements: At least 1 in-text citation + reference in APA 7th.

Your paragraph should include the following elements in order:

1. State Your Research Question
   
   • Write your research question as a single clear sentence.
   • Example: “How does social media use impact the mental health of adolescents?”
2. Explain Why It’s Researchable
   
   • Define what makes your question focused, specific, and feasible for study.
   • Mention availability of sources (e.g., existing studies, data, theories).
   • Explain its significance or importance in your field of study.
   • Example: “This question is researchable because numerous peer-reviewed studies and surveys explore patterns of adolescent social media use, which can be analyzed to evaluate links to mental health outcomes.”
3. Support With an In-Text Citation
   
   • Use at least one scholarly source to back up why your topic/question matters.
   • APA in-text citation format: (Author, Year).
   • Example: “Research has shown that increased social media use can contribute to higher levels of anxiety and depression in teens (Twenge & Campbell, 2018).”