When “Brave Attraction” The filter in Tiktok was created at the beginning of 2023, shocked because people looked uninterrupted and did not disrupt like other face -changing filters. Despite everyone who admired technological development, it led to an online and offline turmoil, Katherine Heigl He shows his shocking difference.
Happened widely reported Filters on social media can create a disconnection between online and real life and the self -esteem of gold. The problem not only affects young people, but can also affect anyone negatively. The curator of social media leads to the use of filters to receive positive feedback, which strengthens the belief that we should trust them. Natalie BuchwaldHe is a therapist and founder of Manhattan Mental Health Consultancy.
Of course, you can still use filters and have a healthy own image, but experts recommend using filters in the first place considering the reasons for using filters.
Buchwald said, although the occasional use of filters does not naturally show low self -esteem, dependence on them may be problematic. ” “Protecting a healthy self -image involves recognizing the internal value of the person without relying on digital improvements.”
Long -term exposure to a filtered image of your own can cause problems in your own image, and may even look for cosmetic surgery to obtain this image. “Usually called ‘Snapchat DysmorphiaIt defines individuals looking for cosmetic surgery to replicate their ‘filtered selfies’. This body insecurity and dysmorfa may occur, B Bucwald added.
HuffPost spoke to three They regularly use beauty filters to understand why and how these filters affect self -esteem.
Orum I am opening super of the beauty standards, filters and treatments on my page. I use beauty filters quite often! Most of the time, I use one because of the convenience when shooting at Tiktok, and sometimes Tiktok puts them on your face automatically.
Orum I prefer filters that do not make me look like a completely different person.
“Filters changed the way I see myself. Social media is not very realistic, so when you look at yourself in a mirror and you don’t have a smooth basic filter, when the filters are heavier, when the filters are heavier, I wear my lips and botox, lips and botox, lips and botox, lips and botox, my lips, my lips, my lips, my lips, my lips. I see that I have ended for ending because I have ended.
Looking at the ‘perfect’ version of your own, you can criticize you a little for your natural features. In general, being a content -forming can be critical about yourself and your appearance, whether or not filters or not, I look at my face throughout the day editing videos. This will notice what most people probably not see.
“If social media removes beauty filters, CT It doesn’t affect my content! On my page, I open super with filters and filter without filters and will always be. I think I can make some makeup before I pull my content to make myself more presentable than it is now, but I would be completely good with that. I think it would make social media a healthier area for everyone, including myself. “
“I use beauty filters from time to time by filtering my tiktok videos, usually videos that improve smoothness without changing my features to a great extent. I trust myself without a filter. For me, less about changing how I look and visually protecting a particular style.
Im I can’t say that I am dependent on using filters. It is not to make me compulsory to criticize myself, but more aware of how different developments can affect the perception of the person. I don’t trust them to define myself.
“Filters can definitely affect the standards of beauty and make people more critical. I think this is a by -product of being on social media. Unless people use filters clearly, it is hard to say. As consumers, we can assume that these content creations are the case in real life.
“Personally, using filters did not affect me to receive cosmetic treatments, but I can see that constantly exposing to ‘perfect’ images can create unrealistic expectations, so I announce to my audience when I use beauty filters instead of hiding them.
Stella nannyImpressive and business owner
Orum I use filters that soften the skin very often. At the beginning I started using them out of curiosity and now it has become a habit – I do it automatically. To be honest, I don’t have a problem with what I look about without filters. The only reason I use light filters is because I get acne and bother me.
“I have created content from the filter many times, and I have no problem with it, nor does it bother me.
Im I can’t say that the filters criticize me, I just liked how my skin looks without stains and acne scars when it was acne. Many women were impressed by filters, in real life tried to get this smooth image. [via medical intervention]. But this never happened to me. “
What is the best way to browse filters?
Of course, users will be accused; Buchwald said platforms should take responsibility. “Similar to how some publications are emphasized as #Advertisement, users who organize photos of the social media platforms to avoid distorting the perception of the normal one should ask for a similar #filtrated label.”
Since Tiktok is said to have banned face -changing filters such as “brave attraction için for young use, there may be some changes on this front.
“Young people and parents have benefited from being authentic online and recognized the positive effect of belonging and connecting online, Christ Christine Grahn, President of Public Policy and Government Relations for Tiktok in Europe, wrote news room declaration.
Buchwald, comparing yourself with online filtered images can trigger social comparison. “This may lead to inadequate and self-valuable feelings, as this may not match with the advanced images presented online.
There are ways to combat the negative self -image created by one’s online existence. Buchwald proposes several different ways; Looking for professional advice such as therapy to accept self -acceptance, to encourage awareness practices and to spend yourself from the balloon of the online world. Finally, avoid consuming content that makes you feel bad and even limits your use of social media until you do not consume you.
The interviews were concentrated and arranged for clarity and length.
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- MindMonday-Cuma, 09: 00-18: 00 0300 123 3393.
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