Instagram fuels both body-image issues and social connections, teen girls say – By Mark Gollom (CBC News) / Oct 6 2021
Nearly 1/3 of teen girls said photo-focused app made them feel worse about body image, research says
For 17-year-old Toronto student Scarlett Pourmartin, Instagram has been a bit of a mixed bag. It has provided the opportunity to be part of a larger social network, exchange information and share experiences with her peers.
But it’s had some drawbacks, significantly when it comes to self image and comparing herself to others — models like Kylie Jenner, who post their glam shots to be seen by millions of followers.
“I feel unworthy. I just don’t feel great. I don’t feel pretty. I don’t feel right. I don’t feel like I’m up to the beauty standard that women kind of have to uphold,” she said.
“Sometimes I feel depressed about it. I definitely went through a phase where I was unhappy with my body because I was on social media so much.”
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