Body image can be hard enough for young people. And now many parents are concerned new editing apps and filters on social media may be making matters worse. *** survey from the Harris poll found 69% ...

There are strong social and cultural incentives to look as good as possible, so it’s unsurprising that many people strive to present themselves in the best possible light—especially online. However, a ...

With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters along with trends related to appearance have parents concerned about damage to body image.

How filters distort self-perception, fuel comparison, and make digitally altered faces feel more “real” than reality.

We are increasingly curating our online personas, handpicking the images we share and choosing to present ourselves through a “beautification” lens. This shift has given rise to a quiet revolution: ...

"You're so ugly it hurts." "Maybe if you lost some weight, someone would actually like you." "No filter can fix that face." These are the sorts of comments teenage girls see online daily, via social ...

A new filter on TikTok has caused outrage among creators on the platform. The filter, which is being widely referred to as a "AI chubby filter," allows users to edit photos of themselves to look ...

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...