Dangerous Ground: The Pitfalls of Social Media and Body Image
Madison Fergerstrom
Social media is one of the most marvelous inventions – the ability to connect with loved ones, message past classmates, and network with future employers. However, social media also has its downfalls and can have negative effects on things like body image. How often have you opened your social media platform and found yourself scrolling, even hours later? Do you compare yourself with influencers on Facebook and Instagram? How are your emotions after scrolling through your feed and liking and commenting on others’ posts? Prolonged use of social media (scrolling and posting for hours on end every day) has been shown to correlate with an increased risk of depression, anxiety,...
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