Perception of perfection on social media negatively affects youth psychology

Expert Clinical Psychologist Ezgi Dokuzlu Tezel from Anadolu Health Center Hospital stated that with social media becoming an inseparable part of daily life, young people constantly face idealized lifestyle and body visuals, and this situation creates a serious sense of inadequacy.

While body image defines how an individual evaluates their own body, images of perfection on social media can negatively affect this perception. Stating that young people, especially during adolescence, tend to compare their own reality with the 'ideal' visuals presented in the digital world, Tezel emphasizes that this comparison triggers body dissatisfaction.

Tezel states that the gap between how a person views themselves and the ideal body they want to achieve leads to a continuous cycle of self-criticism. This negative relationship can have not only psychological consequences, but also physical outcomes such as unhealthy eating habits and emotional eating attacks.

Evaluation: According to expert opinions, in this process fueled by social norms and familial environmental factors, it is critical for families to closely observe changes in young people's behaviors and seek professional support when necessary.