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-objectification, physical appearance comparisons, self-perceived attractiveness, and self-esteem.

Methods

403 participants completed self-report questionnaires measuring the aformentioned constructs. A parallel-sequential multiple mediation model was conducted to examine the relationship between photo editing behavior and self-esteem considering multiple mediators.

Results

The results indicate that photo editing behavior is negatively related to self-perceived attractiveness and self-este

SUBMITTER: Ozimek P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10080933 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature