young slim and obese women sitting back to back in white studio

Positive and Negative Impacts of Social Media on Body Image

Social media is influencing all facets of daily existence in the digital age, both our social and personal experiences in different ways. Body image is one area where social media has a significant impact. It can serve as a platform for self-acceptance and acceptance of one’s body, but it can also reinforce unattainable beauty standards and have a detrimental effect on self-esteem.