When searching for cause and effect articles in library databases, focus on keywords indicating causal relationships, look for language in abstracts that explicitly describes cause and effect, consider the research methodology, and look for articles in applied journals. This can help you find high-quality studies that investigate the underlying causes and effects of the topics you're researching.
The simplest way to search is to use the Advanced search. Add your topic term or phrase to the first blank. Add a term to focus on cause and effect. Here is an example using the term impact to find an article supporting increased mental health. Scan the result titles for your keywords. In this case, the article contains information on the mental health effects experienced by individuals using social media!
