Social Media and Transition of Persons with Orthopaedic Disabilities to Adulthood

The process of growing from youth to an independent adult is an exciting and positive experience. However it can be uncertain, challenging and distressing for youth persons with Orthopedic disability. The long-term outcome of their social life of such youth can be effective through social media. Young orthopedic disabled persons are more likely to be living in poverty and have poor physical and mental health; they can be socially isolated and economically inactive. The following trend of social media has created a new a platform for these youth in society to get connected to the real world and actively participate and contribute to society. Social media gives them chance to show their ability and create their niche for themselves in the field of own choice in the adult population. This research study aims at evaluating the influence of social media on the young disabled population.