How Many Likes is Your Body Worth – The Impact of Social Media on Body Image
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This video will delve into the different ways that idealized pictures of bodies impact both men and women.
With the influx of extremely edited and filtered images appearing all over the internet, the way these pictures can impact body image has become increasingly concerning. This video will delve into the different ways that idealized pictures of bodies impact both men and women. It will also briefly explain the possible evolutionary explanations for why social media affects women more. The video will conclude by giving some suggestions that social media users can use to make their apps more positive places.
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