Social Media and Body Image

Jemma highlights the pervasive influence of diet culture on social media, noting how platforms like Instagram and TikTok promote unrealistic body standards through edited images and trending diets. With alarming statistics revealing that a significant percentage of young adults regularly alter their photos, she underscores the deep dissatisfaction many feel with their natural appearance. As access to social media begins at younger ages, the rise of disordered eating behaviors among adolescents becomes increasingly concerning.