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Social media shots affect body image because we only show our best side

  • Written by Jasmine Fardouly, Postdoctoral research fellow, Macquarie University
imageJust because it's on social media, doesn't make it real. Guian Bolisay/Flickr

Many modern celebrities are known for being excessive sharers on social media. For instance, the Kardashians are notorious for posting daily glamorous and often lingerie clad images on Instagram that attract several million likes.

But it’s not just images of...

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