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September 21, 2025

The Psychology of Social Comparison on Instagram: Exploring its Impact on Body Dissatisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health in Adolescents

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SNSayyed Muhammad Mehdi Raza NaqviCapital University of Science and TechnologyFKFarhtheeba Rahat KhanCOMSATS University IslamabadRSRida ShoaibNational University of Modern Languages

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Implication

Cross-sectional survey shows Instagram social comparison linked to body dissatisfaction and mental health issues in adolescents, suggesting a need for digital literacy support.

Key Points

  • Instagram social comparison leads to elevated body dissatisfaction and reduced self-esteem among adolescents, particularly females.
  • The study analyzed data from 300 adolescents aged 13 to 18 using validated psychometric tools and advanced statistical methods.
  • Greater Instagram usage is associated with mental health decline, showing a dose-dependent relationship with anxiety and depression symptoms.
  • Findings highlight the need for school-based digital literacy classes and mental health support to mitigate negative effects on youth.

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Naqvi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46cb831b076d99fa68697https://doi.org/10.59075/rjs.v3i3.234
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