Body image can be hard enough for young people. And now many parents are concerned new editing apps and filters on social media may be making matters worse. *** survey from the Harris poll found 69% ...

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CLEVELAND — Selfies are the hallmarks of a generation, filling the camera rolls of millennials, Generation Z and almost anyone with a smartphone. Social media users can also use filters to turn their ...

Taking the perfect selfie has been made a lot easier thanks to filters and photo editing applications. In seconds, you can have flawless hair, skin and make up. However, for some it’s become an ...

How filters distort self-perception, fuel comparison, and make digitally altered faces feel more “real” than reality.

There are strong social and cultural incentives to look as good as possible, so it’s unsurprising that many people strive to present themselves in the best possible light—especially online. However, a ...

With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters along with trends related to appearance have parents concerned about damage to body image.

We are increasingly curating our online personas, handpicking the images we share and choosing to present ourselves through a “beautification” lens. This shift has given rise to a quiet revolution: ...

MIAMI - Body image can be hard enough for young people and now many parents are concerned new editing apps and filters on social media may be making matters worse. A survey from The Harris Poll found ...

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...