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Social Media Has Made Photo Editing Standard for Young Females

Filters and retouching are common practice for young females on social media…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Celebrities and influencers on social media editing their appearance set a standard young females follow
  • Half of young females say they always use filters on their photos, but these are often subtle edits
  • Nearly half of young females say social media makes them want cosmetic surgery—to look like their favorite filters
Young people live their lives online, and in many ways, it shapes their image of themselves. For young females especially, social media can be as much a source of stress and self-consciousness as it is a place to connect (or escape). YPulse data shows that 56% of young females agree social media makes them feel bad about their appearance—and it’s not hard to tell why. Their feeds are permeated with seemingly flawless content of the female celebs and influencers who they revere as style icons. But, many of these images show a beauty standard only achievable through photo editing and...

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