Selfie Addiction and its Psychological effects to Adolescents
Selfie Addiction and its Psychological effects to Adolescents
Thesis statement: Social media and the mobile web have given rise to a strange phenomenon called “Selfie”. It may be the 2013 word of the year, but for certain at-risk people, taking selfies just may be dangerous. What is Selfie? According to Oxford English Dictionary, it is a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a smart phone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website. You see them all over social media. But why do people take selfies? To get attention from as many people as possible or to get self-esteem boost. Kind of cute for the first five minutes but when some people change their profile photo several times a day, it may be indicative of a problem. Too much selfies can also cause psychological effects on adolescents. It can cause narcissism, depression, low self esteem and addiction. It is more dangerous for teenagers who are still developing their identity because often times posting what you believe is the perfect picture of yourself can lead to more negative thoughts if you don't get the positive feedback you are seeking. Social media allows us to show off only the best of ourselves, when you see other people always at their best it is possible to falsely assume that what is represented on their Facebook is generally the reality of their life.
Research Questions:
1. How does taking Selfies affect self-esteem and self-confidence?
2. What are the signs and symptoms of Selfie addiction?
3. How can Selfie addiction be treated?
The definition of the word “Selfie” according to Oxford Dictionaries: “A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a Smartphone or web cam, and uploaded it to social media.” Why has the Selfie become a global phenomenon? Taking photographs usually by ourselves has become a viral activity. It’s arguable that the evolution of the Smartphone’s front facing camera, which directly faces the
Thesis statement: Social media and the mobile web have given rise to a strange phenomenon called “Selfie”. It may be the 2013 word of the year, but for certain at-risk people, taking selfies just may be dangerous. What is Selfie? According to Oxford English Dictionary, it is a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a smart phone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website. You see them all over social media. But why do people take selfies? To get attention from as many people as possible or to get self-esteem boost. Kind of cute for the first five minutes but when some people change their profile photo several times a day, it may be indicative of a problem. Too much selfies can also cause psychological effects on adolescents. It can cause narcissism, depression, low self esteem and addiction. It is more dangerous for teenagers who are still developing their identity because often times posting what you believe is the perfect picture of yourself can lead to more negative thoughts if you don't get the positive feedback you are seeking. Social media allows us to show off only the best of ourselves, when you see other people always at their best it is possible to falsely assume that what is represented on their Facebook is generally the reality of their life.
Research Questions:
1. How does taking Selfies affect self-esteem and self-confidence?
2. What are the signs and symptoms of Selfie addiction?
3. How can Selfie addiction be treated?
The definition of the word “Selfie” according to Oxford Dictionaries: “A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a Smartphone or web cam, and uploaded it to social media.” Why has the Selfie become a global phenomenon? Taking photographs usually by ourselves has become a viral activity. It’s arguable that the evolution of the Smartphone’s front facing camera, which directly faces the
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