Social media use is leading to the development of the dualism between real and virtual identities. The present qualitative study aimed to investigate how children use social media and how the beauty-ideals models are affecting their body image. Children are prolific users with many of them not liking their physical aspect. It would be beneficial for children’s development to adopt specific strategies contributing to establishing the groundwork for a healthy growing process.

The dualism between real and virtual body among children- a qualitative study”,

Alice Iannaccone
2023-01-01

Abstract

Social media use is leading to the development of the dualism between real and virtual identities. The present qualitative study aimed to investigate how children use social media and how the beauty-ideals models are affecting their body image. Children are prolific users with many of them not liking their physical aspect. It would be beneficial for children’s development to adopt specific strategies contributing to establishing the groundwork for a healthy growing process.
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