Selfies and Poor Body Image
Teddy Roosevelt once said that “comparison is the thief of joy.” These words are proven true each and every day that our kids engage in comparing themselves to others as they scroll almost endlessly through social media. If you’ve spent…
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Selfies, Self-Perception, and Nose Jobs
The official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is called Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In the April issue of the journal, researchers report on a study that found that the selfies we snap don’t offer us an accurate…
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Smartphones and Appearance Pressure
A recent research report from the City University Of London offers insights into how young women are feeling increased pressure to look perfect thanks to the advent and growth of social media. The report is titled “Changing The Perfect Picture:…
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