Connected yet somehow disconnected: The effect social media has on individuals self-esteem and body image
Authors
Foley, Georgina
Issue Date
2021
Degree
BA (Hons) in Psychology
Publisher
Dublin Business School
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Abstract
The current study was aimed to explore the relationship between social media usage, age, gender, levels of self-esteem, levels of life satisfaction and attitude towards body image in relation to social media. Participants (N=120) were required to be above 18 years of age and to currently use social media. Participants were recruited online via social networking sites where a link to the survey was posted. The survey consistent of demographic questions, bergen social media addiction scale, Rosenberg self-esteem scale, The satisfaction with life scale and The body appreciation scale-2. The analysis found that there was significant relationships between social media usage in relation to self-esteem, life satisfaction, age and attitudes towards body image. It also found significant relationships between body image in relation to, life satisfaction and self-esteem. Furthermore it found that there was no significant difference between gender and attitudes towards body image. These findings are discussed.