Social media are online platforms used to connect with friends and family. It has the benefits of allowing easy communication and staying up-to-date with our important relationships. However, there can also be some downfalls. For example, the constant stream of visual content – pictures of your friends at the beach or portraits of family members – can onset body comparisons that increase body dissatisfaction. This relationship is not yet fully understood.
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