While social media has become a platform for self-expression, body shaming has taken on a pervasive form. Whereas people previously had to encounter body judgments face to face, researchers now find that body shaming and self-objectification are occurring largely through the media in the form of trolls. A few months ago, when UP Class 10 Topper, Prachi Nigam, faced online mockery for her physical attributes, it highlighted how social media is becoming a platform where people are judged based on their looks rather than their achievements.
Body shaming, which involves mocking or criticizing someone’s physical appearance based on beauty standards set by society, is making life tougher for people, especially the youth. They are statistically more prone to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Psychological Impacts of Body Shaming Research has found that people who face body shaming often experience low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, and the pressure to conform to the "ideal" beauty standard, are concerning effects that can result from being body-shamed. Another severe mental health concern is body dysmorphia, a condition where a person becomes excessively concerned about negative self-image. Social Media A study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 50 percent of teens and young adults saw improvements in their body image after reducing their use of social media.
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