Social media and the presentation of self

Do you ever find yourself in a self-comparison state when on social media? If so, do you believe it effects your sense of self-presentation? When or if you have posted selfies online, have you ever doctored the images for a desired portrayal? It’s totally okay if you have, because I have too. Time and time again I found myself editing my photos, removing imperfections and changing the shape of my facial and body features. It’s important for us to understand that sociocultural appearance ideals have been pushed over and over again throughout our society using tools such as mass media to reinforce beauty standards. Research has found that these ideals are positively associated with appearance shame, which is a feeder for emotional issues such as low self-esteem, depression,and anxiety. By “looking at others” especially in social media, we get the sense of what is expected of us and adhere to these expectations with the desire to be favorable. Goffman pointed out that when we are in social situations, or “exhibitions” we bring out our “personal front” which is a curated version of ourselves to portray a positive self-presentation. In the age of social media, we are able to manipulate our personal front in which ever way we would like, thanks to the rapid advancement of technology. What does this opportunity of impression management have in store for us in the future?

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