Victoria Vu
Class of 2027Stockton, California
About
Hi! My name is Victoria Vu, and my project explores ***The Impact of TikTok and Instagram on Adolescents’ Body Image, Self-Esteem, Disordered Eating Behaviors, and Social Media Addiction.*** I chose this topic because I am passionate about raising awareness of teen mental health and understanding how social media influences young people's well-being, especially because of my own experiences with it. Through this research and my blog, *Vicky’s Corner*, I strive to make mental health information more accessible and relatable by combining research findings, professional perspectives, and personal experiences. My goal is to encourage meaningful conversations about the challenges teenagers face today and help others feel more informed, supported, and understood. Check out my blog here! [https://vickyscorner.com/](https://vickyscorner.com/)Projects
- "A Literature Review: The Impact of TikTok and Instagram on Adolescents’ Body Image, Self-Esteem, Disordered Eating Behavior, and Social Media Addiction" with mentor Tina (Dec. 1, 2024)
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A Literature Review: The Impact of TikTok and Instagram on Adolescents’ Body Image, Self-Esteem, Disordered Eating Behavior, and Social Media Addiction
Started Mar. 7, 2024
Abstract or project description
Abstract: Social media platforms have become integral to the daily lives of adolescents in the United States. Many studies have revealed a negative correlation between social media use and body image perceptions among adolescents. Some studies fail to distinguish different social media platforms, treating them as identical despite their unique features and target audiences. However, each platform's specific algorithm and culture impact user behavior and content consumption differently. This literature review aims to directly compare how TikTok and Instagram differ in their effects on adolescents' body image and mental health. PubMed and Internet web pages were used as search engines. After reviewing 68 articles, 18 articles published or posted on websites within the last 10 years were summarized in this paper. Eight articles focused on the impact of social media on adolescents’ body image, self-esteem, and eating disorders. Two articles focused on social media addiction prevalence in the adolescent population and interventions to be considered for social media harm reduction. Eight articles provided background information on the general topic. The current literature indicates a troubling correlation between excessive TikTok and Instagram use and heightened body dissatisfaction, with many users reporting pressure to conform to idealized beauty standards perpetuated by online content. Interventions and recommendations to combat the negative effects of social media on adolescents are also discussed.
Keywords: Body image, TikTok, Instagram, self-esteem, eating disorders, social media addiction