The objective of this review paper is to analyze the existing literature on the impact of social media usage and assess the impact of promoting body image dissatisfaction among youth. A systematic review of 70 studies was conducted, focusing on research on both men and female . Findings reveal the negative effects of constantly seeing ‘perfect bodies’ on social media, highlighting increased feelings of dissatisfaction, especially among adolescents. The review identifies a gap in the literature surrounding men and their feelings towards their bodies and suggests future research directions to enhance our understanding of the impact of social media on body Dissatisfaction levels of an individual.
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