The Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem [Video]

Social media has entered every aspect of our lives in the current digital era, impacting our ability to interact, communicate, and understand the world around us. These platforms have a great deal to offer in terms of networking and self-expression, but they also have a big impact on our mental health, especially in terms of self-esteem. Social media users frequently highlight the best parts of their lives on the platform, which encourages users to curate their content and create skewed perceptions of reality.

In order to better understand how continual exposure to idealized pictures and social validation measures might affect an individual’s sense of self-worth and psychological well-being, this article examines the complex relationship between social media and self-esteem. In the digital age, we can cultivate better habits and a more positive self-image by being aware of these consequences.

Social media are online communities where users can communicate, and exchange …