Social Media's Effect on Body Image in Young Girls

Social media can expose users (especially young girls) to hundreds or even thousands of images and photos every day, including those of influencers, musical icons, celebrities and fashion or fitness models. These photos can have a negative impact and lead a young girl's perception of herself as being "not good enough." This internalization then brings about dissatisfaction with body weight and shape and can be detrimental to her mental health.

Advertising pressures on body image often contribute to disordered eating and overall mental health problems for young girls. But recently Dove, a well-known beauty brand, created a powerful video addressing social media's affect on body image and young girls. 

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