Low self-esteem is a major reason for posting body-revealing posts online, especially on social media. This is a key message of the study “Making the body public: Implications of the new standards of body image”, which was recently carried out by the Indian National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences ( NIMHANS ) and published in the “International Journal of Social Psychiatry” ( HERE ). was published.

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An example is an influencer who became depressed when she received neither likes nor comments for candid selfies on social media.

“People with low self-esteem due to poor education and other reasons use such body-revealing social media posts.”

Manoj Kumar Sharma, senior study author, NIMHANS

The main aim of this exhibitionism is to convey sexual attractiveness. Corresponding videos are widespread and available from Short Film Video Content Services (SFVCS).

“The similarities between these body-revealing videos and softcore porn material are striking.”

Manoj Kumar Sharma, senior study author, NIMHANS

Videos shared millions of times

According to the study, millions of viewers shared such often carefully edited amateur videos. These films could exacerbate viewers' existing psychological problems such as addiction, social problems and negative well-being. When social media influencers pose for the camera, they often imitate celebrities through similar costumes, makeup and mannerisms, it is said. Video editing tricks can help with this.

“Content creators tend to want to achieve status as if they are famous themselves by posing accordingly in front of the camera. Every social media influencer is trying to become a micro-celebrity.”

Manoj Kumar Sharma, senior study author, NIMHANS

Source: press release

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