http://www.bbc.com/news/health-26952394
The more women are exposed to "selfies" and other photos on social media, the
more they compare themselves negatively, according to a study.
Friends' photos may be more influential than celebrity shots as they are of
known contacts, say UK and US experts.
The study is the first to link time on social media to poor body image.
The mass media are known to influence how people feel about their appearance.
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I think it is interesting for there to be a study on how social media affects body image, because there have already been studies on how celebrities affect girl's body image. I think selfies of friends and everyday women such are worse for women in this day and age because with celebrities, you can think "oh, they're paid to look like that," but with normal women, its much more competitive and envious.
I really don't understand why people get so caught up in taking selfies.
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