Social media ‘likes’ and comments lead to poorer self-esteem

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

Almost all young people use social media, and the visual communication is what counts. The activity is all about “selfies,” photos and videos—and what kind of “likes,” comments and reply posts they generate. Social media has become an important arena for showing off and comparing yourself with others. How does this affect the self-image of children and teens? Is it harmful? Can it lead to better self-esteem?

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