Exploring the Impact of Social Media on College Students Body Image at HBCUs

Literature Review: The Relationship Between social media and Body Image Among College Students at an HBCU. Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Instructor’s Name Course Code Date INTRODUCTION The concept of social media use and body image concerns has gained concern from many scholars due to its effect on teenagers and young adults. Media, family, and peers often communicate body ideals. Social media and digital platforms are home for you where self -actualization is manifested, lessons are learned, attitudes are developed, and body image concerns are cultivated. Social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter allow users to share visual and textual content. Body image revolves around thoughts, emotions, and perceptions reflected in societal cultures and norms. The vulnerability to succumb to social media pressure is dependent on social pressure ad the rate of internet use. However, young people spend time significantly on social media, which constantly puts them in dangerous body dissatisfaction. This discussion is a literature review on the Relationship Between social media and Body Image Among College Students at an HBCU. LITERATURE REVIEW Social media is a platform for interpersonal communication. Prieler &Choi have broadened their research to ascertain the effects of social media on young women's body image. Social media is a broad avenue and is a basis of research for most scholars. Getting to know about body image largely depends on social media research. Prieler & Choi examine the potential differences that arise from the differences in nationality and ethnicity as the probable influences on body image perception portrayed in social media. Most young women define themselves and find meaning in social media. A country like the United States is epic, and their women feel independent and unique in relation to other countries that compare themselves with others. Social media has become a tool where women earn their self-esteem through body image. The rich ethnicities and cultural variations in social media define body image perceptions. Prieler &Choi's main aim is to stimulate research and broaden the perspective on body image and social media. In a Feminist Forum Commentatory, Michael Prierela and Jounghwa Choi research the Relationship between social media and body image concerns. The article's title is "Broadening the Scope of Social Media Effect Research on Body Image Concerns.” Both journal authors are from the School of Communication, Hallym University, and published their study on 22nd August 2014. This research is an extension of the Perloff (2014) model, which is the main source of data collection. The authors examine the various arguments and emphasize culture in relation to body image, the extent of social media use and its motivations, and general body image, including eye shape, breast size, and skin color. The ultimatum recommends broad research on body image concerns. Prieler &Choi found that existing literature on African Americans' perspectives on image concerns differ from European Americans'. They also emphasized self-construct as contributing to body image concerns. Perloff(2014) centers its arguments on social media use, but Choi and Prieler emphasize the type of social media, whether Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. From their findings, the authors conclude that Perloff (2014) provides an ideal framework for body image concerns and media use. To broaden the research, Prieler & Choi conclude that the model is essential in facilitating future research identifying underlying processes and variables that need testing. It extends a comprehensive and coherent picture of social media use and body image concerns. Facebook is a social platform that harbors a lot of young people all over the world. Yong people find pleasure in showcasing how they look and imitate how their peers look, shedding light on their b