Video: How Social Media Impacts Self-Image

This educational video explores how social media influences self-image among young people. It focuses on the impact of idealised images, social comparison, and online self-presentation on how individuals perceive themselves. The video supports reflection on the relationship between digital media, identity, and emotional wellbeing, and encourages discussion about authenticity and realistic self-perception. LINK TO THE …

Video: Social Media and Self-Image

This animated video explores how social media influences how teenagers perceive themselves and their bodies. It highlights the impact of comparison with idealised images on self-esteem and encourages critical reflection on online content. The video supports discussions on body image, confidence, and healthy social media use. LINK TO THE RESOURCE: https://amaze.org/video/puberty-social-media-and-self-image/ Title of the resource: …

Lesson plan: Body image and social media, Escaping the comparison trap

This educational lesson plan explores how social media influences body image, self-perception, and self-esteem through processes of social comparison. It addresses key themes such as curated online self-presentation, the “comparison trap”, and the role of platform features, algorithms, and online culture in shaping user experiences. Through analysis, group work, and reflection, students examine how digital …