How Social Media Affects Young Girls: The Pressure to Be Perfect!

How Social Media Affects Young Girls: The Pressure to Be Perfect! #braidsgang #socialpressure #2024
Exclusive sit down with Gabriella, the founder of Braids Gang as she discusses The negative impact of Mainstream Media vs Social Media on the younger generation and her own personal journey to self love & acceptance.
1. Unrealistic Beauty Standards: Social media often showcases unrealistic beauty standards, which can lead young girls to feel inadequate about their own appearance. This is exacerbated by the prevalence of edited and filtered images, creating an unattainable ideal​ (UN News)​.
2. Perfectionism and Comparison: Platforms like Instagram and TikTok encourage constant comparison with others, leading to increased feelings of inadequacy and perfectionism. This perpetual comparison can harm mental health, leading to anxiety and depression​ (Penn Medicine)​​ (UN News)​.
3. Cyberbullying and Harassment: Girls are more frequently exposed to cyberbullying and online harassment, which can significantly impact their mental wellbeing. This hostile online environment further contributes to feelings of worthlessness and self-doubt​ (UN News)​.
4. Mental Health Issues: The pressure from social media can lead to serious mental health issues, including eating disorders and suicidal ideation. The constant exposure to curated, idealized lifestyles can create a distorted view of reality, fostering feelings of loneliness and depression​ (NU-MAC)​​ (UN News)​.
Mixed Effects: While social media can offer positive experiences, such as community support and mental health resources, these benefits are often overshadowed by the negative impacts, especially for those already struggling with mental health issues​ (Psychology Today)​​ (NU-MAC)​.
The overall message is that social media significantly influences young girls' self-perception and mental health, often leading them to believe they are not good enough. To mitigate these effects, there is a need for better education on social media literacy and stronger regulatory measures to protect young users.
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