Digital culture and aesthetic orientation: associations with body perception and beauty perception on social media.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital culture has made social media a central space for presenting aesthetic ideals and beauty norms. Exposure to curated visuals and trends is associated with body perception and definitions of beauty. Social media aesthetic orientations are closely related to self‑image and broader aesthetic judgments. This study examines the associations between social media aesthetic orientation (SMAO), body perception, beauty perception, and aesthetic perception.

Methods

The sample comprised 167 active social media users from Turkey, aged 18 to 45, including both individuals with and without a history of aesthetic surgery. A correlational survey design and quantitative methods were employed. Data were collected using validated measures and analyzed with a generalized linear

SUBMITTER: Oztunc M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553177 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature