Social Media and Self-Image

The social networking world all had the original intention of allowing you to reconnect with people from your past and present

taking “selfies” and posting them on social media might not be as vain as it seems..

We rely on others' perceptions, judgments and appraisals to develop our social self.

How we see ourselves in the mirror versus a regular photo is different.

"For some, this presents a more attractive (and therefore satisfactory) image as the movement and life tend to overcome flaws that might be more noticeable to an individual were the person to see him or herself in a photo," - Dr. Rutledge.

The findings suggest that while Facebook itself is not an evil menace, it can become a breeding ground for self-destructive behavior, like negative comparison.

When you log on to Facebook, your newsfeed is filled with pictures of your friends’ exciting trip to Rome, or your cousin’s wedding anniversary. If you’re scrolling through this while you’re sitting at your cubicle, it’s natural to feel down about your not-so-exciting life. Read more: http://www.prevention.com/health/emotional-health/technology-can-negatively-affect-health-research#ixzz2TIfVqKdW

A study completed by the University of Salford in the United Kingdom actually showed that a great deal of social media users suffer from self-esteem, confidence, sleep, depression and anxiety issues.

Recent study is showing that social media is not doing much good for your mental health.

THE TRUTH IS...PEOPLE ALSO GET ANXIOUS IF THEY DO NOT UTILIZE THESE SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

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PROMOTING YOUR SELF THROUGH ...

#HUMBLEBRAG

#FACEBOOKENVY

C’MON. WE’VE ALL DONE IT

Facebook can have a positive influence on college students’ self esteem, though this may be because users can shape their “image” and social interactions on the platform tend to reflect that image.Read more: http://www.flowtown.com/blog/how-does-social-media-affect-self-esteem#ixzz2TImobHdp

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social media has taken a

toll on our self-esteem

“Social networking has established the epitome of superficial connection. We need to bring back the immense power of true human interaction”

how do we express ourselves today?

More time on Facebook may lead to negative body image and various eating disorders.- Medical Daily - Read more at http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/5439/20110211/more-time-on-facebook-may-lead-to-negative-body-image-and-various-eating-disorders.htm#uc6WTCgLw7fsTPFa.99

Magazines, Twitter, Facebook and the latest, Pinterest, as well as other sources of social media, all contribute to the increasing body image issues of young women today.

- the new trending hashtag on social media

#thinspo#skinny

#thin#beautiful

OBSESSIONover: body image, self-promotion, self-comparison...

MAYBE WE ALL NEED A LITTLE DETOX

: SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX

“ TO RECONNECT WITH OURSELVES AND THOSE AROUND US”

not our SOCIAL SELF , but our real selves