In today’s society, social media has become essential in our daily lives, shaping the way we communicate, express ourselves and perceive the world around us. However, beneath the filters and all the editing lies a complicated relationship between self-esteem and social media. How far will people go to “fit in” and what are the future consequences?
Social media often feels like a gallery of perfect lives, where every smile is flawless, every meal is made my Gordon Ramsey, and every day is a new adventure. The pressure to copy these flawless portrayals can lead to a damaging cycle of comparison and self-doubt. Personally, I haven’t found myself questioning my worth when confronted with polished posts - yes there might have been situations where I’ve envied someone or something – but I don’t usually wonder why my own life doesn’t look like an influencer’s life.
Research made by the “Pew Research Center” indicates that nearly 45 percent of social media users feel overwhelmed by the pressure to showcase a perfect life online. Others believe social media has had a negative impact on their self-esteem and 26 percent of teens say that platforms like TikTok and Instagram make them feel worse about their own life. You might be thinking to yourself, “why not just delete social media?” and its not like the thought hasn’t crossed my mind, I mean it was proven that teens who reduce their social media by just 50 percent significantly improve their self-esteem. But being a teen in 2023 you’re expected to keep up with the latest trends etc. which brings me to “fear of missing out” also known as FOMO.
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