How does the 'perfection' mask on social media threaten our body image?
Original headlineSosyal medyadaki ‘kusursuzluk’ maskesi beden algımızı nasıl tehdit ediyor?
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Psychologist Gökhan Çınar and Miray Akovalıgil warned at a private event that social media's filtered, uniform imagery pushes individuals into constant comparison and threatens body image. The experts said idealized online portrayals create a false, psychologically burdensome standard of perfection. They called for realistic awareness of these curated depictions to counter the pressure. The discussion highlights growing concern over social media's role in shaping self-perception and mental well-being.
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Miray Akovalıgil, Gökhan Çınar