![]() ![]() Looking at the association between filters and mental health, the study found the following statistics on the negative effects of filters: ![]() It is hard to overstate the palpable sense of pressure they conveyed.” Study author Rosalind Gill, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis “Young women told us they feel under considerable pressure to present themselves as fun, happy and sociable-as well as effortlessly beautiful-reflecting the ways that appearance pressures have extended into presenting ‘a perfect self.’ They reflected self-critically on every aspect of themselves, including their clothes, shoes, style and looks, and often worried that they might ‘bring friends down’ in a group shot. Meta reports that more than 600 million people have used an AR effect on Facebook or Instagram. According to Snapchat, more than 90 percent of young people in the United States, France, and the UK use AR products on the app. Sometimes referred to as AR (augmented reality), filters on social media have become increasingly popular. For example, the TikTok “skinny filter” makes a face look slimmer, while Instagram’s “perfect face filter” adjusts facial features according to a supposedly ideal ratio. What Is a Social Media Filter?Īppearance-altering filters on social media, also known as beauty filters, are photo editing tools that use artificial intelligence and computer vision to change facial features. The further our filtered selfies get from how we really look, the worse we feel about ourselves. And while it’s slowly becoming more accepted to talk about “not being okay” on social media, we’re still supposed to look good while talking about it. But research on filters and mental health reveals that filtering actually depletes self-esteem and distorts body image. It’s a natural impulse to want to present ourselves in the best light. How could there be anything wrong with that? Who doesn’t want whiter teeth, brighter skin, more symmetrical features? Social media filters let us have that and more, so we can keep up with all the other filter-using selfie-takers in our feeds. If you answered yes to that question, you’re not alone. Do You Use a Filter Every Time You Post? Reading Time: 6 minutes
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