The Influence of Social Media on Body Image Among Teenagers

Authors

  • Casey Thomas PhD
  • Riley Smith
  • Sam Thompson

Keywords:

social media, body image, teenagers, self-esteem, educational programs

Abstract

This article investigates the impact of social media platforms on teenagers' body image perceptions. By analyzing data from surveys and interviews, the study identifies a correlation between social media use and increased body dissatisfaction among teens. The findings highlight the need for educational programs to mitigate these negative effects and promote healthier self-image among adolescents.

Author Biographies

Casey Thomas, PhD

PhD
Lund University
221 00 Lund, Sweden

Riley Smith

PhD
University of Copenhagen
Nørregade 10, 1165 København, Denmark

Sam Thompson

PhD
University of Zurich
Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

References

Lewinski, P., Fransen, M. L., & Tan, E. S. (2017). Embodied Resistance to Persuasion in Advertising. Front. Psychol. 7: 1202. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg. 2016.01202 Embodied Resistance to Persuasion in Advertising. Adaptive Hot Cognition: How Emotion Drives Information Processing and Cognition Steers Affective Processing, 9.

Published

2026-02-20

Issue

Section

Articles