Selfie Case Study

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Self-image or 'Selfie' is a trend which not always in a narcissistic way. It's how people define ourselves, and present for others to see. People rely on others' perceptions, judgments and appraisals to develop the self-perceived attractiveness and self-esteem. Technology is adapting, providing the better tools to present their online identity.
People propose that when cues suggest to people that they are more attractive, they will espouse more favorable attitudes toward inequality and social hierarchies; by contrast, when cues suggest to people that they are less attractive, they will espouse less favorable attitudes toward inequality and social hierarchies.
Why might people’s beliefs about their physical attractiveness influence their attitudes …show more content…

The "looking-glass self" is a psychological concept that suggests people develop our sense of self based on the perceptions of those people interact.
The selfie can may increase the self-perceive attractiveness and self-esteem which lead the people to consider themselves in higher social class and bring the inequity to the society.
Due to lack of research from academic studies of effects on users’ emotional states, it is the intent of this study to provide a starting point for such a topic in hope of shedding light on a novel research area for Selfie that is considered more than just a self-image tools. The discussion in the literature provides knowledge of Selfie phenomenon, the qualitative methodology used to explore the research question, findings, and a discussion section that attempts to interpret and make value of the …show more content…

It is part of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Whenever one takes a selfie, it shows that his or her compulsive behavior, however, cognitive behavioral therapy can make them realize the reasons behind such compulsive behavior. The BDD can grow so intense that it can let people compromise with their life and living. Incidents are reported where BDD impacted teens so badly that it becomes an addiction. Globally there is a rise in the number of patients with BDD and it is reported that 91 percent of them are obsessed with selfie. And attempts of suicide are also reported. Researchers are viewing the online sefie-ism as a strongr self destructing

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