Brochure: Behind the Filters, Social Media and Self-Image
About Course
This educational brochure explores the use of filters and image editing on social media and their impact on young people’s self-image. It highlights how digitally altered images can create unrealistic beauty standards and influence confidence and self-perception. The resource encourages critical reflection on visual content and supports discussions about authenticity, self-acceptance, and healthy media use.
LINK TO THE RESOURCE: https://djecamedija.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/brosura_filteri_su_hit_e-verzija_8.pdf
- Title of the resource: Brochure: Behind the Filters, Social Media and Self-Image
- Author: DKMK, Croatia 🇭🇷
- Language: Croatian 🇭🇷
- Year of publication: 2023
- Keywords: Filters, Body image, Social media
Learning outcome 1: Self-image & Self-esteem
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- explain how online content can affect how they feel about themselves
- recognize unrealistic images and expectations on social media
- explain how comparing themselves to others online can be harmful
Learning outcome 2: Social Media & Influencers
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- explain how social media affects everyday life
- notice how online trends and challenges can affect self-image
- discuss why people edit or filter photos and videos
Learning outcome 3: Identity & Self-awareness
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- recognize that online profiles do not show the whole person
- describe the difference between who they are offline and online
- reflect on their own values, interests and strengths
