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Social Media and the Digital Pressure on Our Self-Esteem

A selfie uploaded, waited a few minutes and the first likes are already rolling in. What starts as digital confirmation is becoming a benchmark for their own value for many. Instagram, TikTok & Co. have long since determined what is considered beautiful.But how strongly do likes really affect our own self-image?Likes as a currency for self-value?Social networks work according to a simple principle: the more likes, the more successful the contrib…
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A selfie uploaded, waited a few minutes and the first likes are already rolling in. What starts as digital confirmation is becoming a benchmark for their own value for many. Instagram, TikTok & Co. have long since determined what is considered beautiful.But how strongly do likes really affect our own self-image?Likes as a currency for self-value?Social networks work according to a simple principle: the more likes, the more successful the contrib…

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sachsen-fernsehen.de broke the news in on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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