In fact, social media filters have led to a condition known as “snapchat dysphoria,” in which people become desperate to look like the filtered version of themselves.
This can create unrealistic beauty standards, leading to body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem in both women and men. Social media platforms often feature images of people with seemingly perfect faces and bodies, often using filters and photo editing tools to enhance their appearance. Negative effects of social media on body image Unrealistic beauty standards