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06 - USO EXCESSIVO DE REDES SOCIAIS E AUTOIMAGEM ENTRE ADOLESCENTES: REPERCUSSÕES PSICOLÓGICAS

Doi: 10.47094/IVCOLUBRASC.2026/RS/6

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Adolescência. Imagem corporal. Mídias digitais.

KEYWORDS: Adolescence. Body image. Digital media.

ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Social media occupies a significant space in the daily lives of adolescents, facilitating communication, entertainment, personal expression, and interaction with various groups. However, excessive use of these platforms can increase exposure to idealized standards of appearance, lifestyles, and forms of social recognition. During adolescence—a period marked by physical, emotional, and social transformations—constant comparison with curated and edited content can interfere with how individuals perceive their own image and assign value to themselves. Objective: To analyze the potential relationships between excessive social media use, the construction of self-image, and the psychological repercussions among adolescents. Methodology: This is a descriptive literature review based on an analysis of scientific research concerning social media use during adolescence, body image perception, and the psychological aspects associated with interactions in the digital environment. Results: The literature indicates associations between specific patterns of social media use and increased social comparison, preoccupation with appearance, body dissatisfaction, and a need for approval through likes, comments, and other forms of validation. This impact is not uniform; it depends on factors such as the duration and manner of platform use, the content accessed, individual characteristics, and social context. Social media can also foster positive experiences—such as a sense of belonging, communication, and support—demonstrating that its effects should not be interpreted exclusively in a negative light. Final Considerations: The relationship between social media and self-image during adolescence is a complex phenomenon, influenced by individual, social, and cultural factors. Education on the critical use of digital media, the strengthening of a positive self-perception, and the development of preventive strategies can help mitigate potential psychological impacts associated with the excessive use of these platforms.

Autores

  • Renan Luís Ribeiro Martins

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