Perfect holiday posts on social media have turned into a performance competition

Clinical Psychologist Çağrı Akyol Çevirir from Üsküdar University NPİSTANBUL Hospital stated that perfect holiday posts on social media create a sense of inadequacy in people and turn vacations into a performance race.

The Purpose of Relaxation Being Overshadowed

The perfect holiday race that restarts every summer on social media can overshadow relaxation, which is the main purpose of a holiday. Flawless beach frames seen on screen can lead individuals to find their own vacations inadequate.

Ideal Self and Asymmetrical Comparison

Shared lives do not reflect the whole truth, but rather the ideal self that the person wants to show. The problem with social media stems from the fact that this comparison is made on an asymmetrical plane.

Hidden Realities and Distorted Perception

Behind the shared holiday frames, there may be traffic, fatigue, arguments, and financial concerns, but these are not shared. This leads a person to compare their own reality with a completely distorted situation.

Economic Difficulties and Expectations

While the effort to share better photos and stories turns the holiday into a performance race, it overshadows the experience of living in the moment. Additionally, the desire to match others' holiday standards can push people toward economic hardships.