How photo editing in social media shapes self-perceived attractiveness and self-esteem via self-objectification and physical appearance comparisons

Abstract Background As photo editing behavior to enhance one?s appearance in photos becomes more and more prevalent on social network sites (SNSs), potential risks are increasingly discussed as well. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between photo editing behavior, self-object...

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Main Authors: Phillip Ozimek, Semina Lainas, Hans-Werner Bierhoff, Elke Rohmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01143-0