Abstract
The increasing use of Instagram as one of the most important social networks used in Iran and the ability to share many images of ideals of life affects various aspects of the lives of people active in it. On Instagram, many people post their entire lives for others to see and comment on. This constant comparing to others can lead to a host of psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. As social media becomes more of a staple in people’s lives, it is important to study and understand the possible pitfalls to the culture it perpetuates. One of the interesting groups that have grown significantly in attracting followers on Instagram in the last few years are mothers who share pictures of their children and lives. Using a quantitative method, this research has investigated the level of self-esteem and body satisfaction of 143 active and accessible mothers. The results show that mothers who follow images related to fashion and beauty or sports training and athletes, and also spend more time on social networks, suffer from low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction more than others and probably they will suffer aggression and depression, while followers of specialized content such as political or social issues are less likely to be in such a situation.
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Presentation Type
Theme
2025 Special Focus—From Democratic Aesthetics to Digital Culture
KEYWORDS
SOCIAL MEDIA, INSTAGRAM, SELF ESTEEM, BODY SATISFACTION, BODY IMAGE
