How Does Social Media Influence Body Image

Body image portrayed through the media is another concern when it comes to teen’s social media presence. Teen’s body images are influenced by many factors. Whether it be family environment, peer attitudes, the fashion industry, mainstream media, social media or advertising, images are consistently flowing through young children’s minds of what the ideal body should look like. If teenagers are always being exposed to unrealistically thin or muscly body types, it will eventually have an impact on their own body image and even dieting behavior. False representations of “beautiful” physique standards in the media have increased adolescent’s aspiration for plastic surgery. For instance, some young girls now want breast implants and laser body treatments,