Association Between the Use of Social Media and Photograph Editing Applications, Self-esteem, and Cosmetic Surgery Acceptance.

Jonlin Chen, Masaru Ishii, Kristin L Bater, Halley Darrach, David Liao, Pauline P Huynh, Isabel P Reh, Jason C Nellis, Anisha R Kumar, Lisa E Ishii

September 2019 JAMA Facial Plast Surg

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The group's tone oscillates between clarifying misconceptions about the study—like dismissing claims that it pertains to adolescence images—and sharing the research's details, reflecting curiosity and critical thought. The use of phrases like 'Here is the actual study' indicates a desire to seek accurate information, while dismissive comments highlight skepticism about sensational interpretations, exemplifying moderate engagement and interest.

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Agreement
 Neither agree nor disagree

Posts express skepticism about the study's relevance, emphasizing that it's unrelated to personal photo filters and adolescence, suggesting neutral or slightly dismissive stance.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Discussions show high curiosity about the research topic, with participants referencing the study directly and questioning its implications.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Most posts engage with the study's content in a moderate way, such as sharing the study link or briefly commenting, indicating a light but genuine interest.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions seem to have a modest influence, raising awareness or prompting reflection but not sparking widespread debate or change.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Facebook

2 Posts

Twitter

4 Posts

Blogs

3 Articles

News

82 Articles

Reddit

2 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

15,945

Total Likes

141

Extended Reach

18,563

Social Features

95

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  • Veebee
    @Veebee_COM1600A (Twitter)

    Voici l'article!
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    November 9, 2021

  • AJ
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    @hausofelise @shakerrra Here is the actual study that’s referenced in the article u provided. This has nothing to do with anything related to some1 else taking a couple of photos of u in ur adolescence w/ a filter. https://t.co/pMWJpP3qnE
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    April 11, 2021

  • Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study explored how social media and photo editing app use relate to self-esteem, self-worth, and attitudes toward cosmetic surgery, finding that users of platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp tend to have lower self-esteem.
  • It also found that higher social media investment is associated with a greater acceptance of cosmetic surgery, suggesting that frequent exposure to these platforms may influence positive attitudes toward cosmetic procedures.
  • Overall, the research indicates potential links between social media behaviors, self-perception, and openness to cosmetic surgery, with differences observed based on the type of social media or editing app used.]