Social media consumption negatively impacts self-esteem
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 80/100
Multiple studies indicate that social media consumption can negatively impact self-esteem, particularly through social comparison and feedback valence among adolescents and young adults.
Evidence for · 4
A comparative study of state self-esteem responses to social media feedback loops in adolescents and adults
2025 · cited by 5
This study demonstrates that negative social media feedback leads to sharp decreases in state self-esteem, particularly among adolescents.
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Impact of Social Media Use, Social Comparison & Self-Esteem Among Adolescents
2024 · cited by 5
This research confirms that social media use and social comparison significantly affect and relate to adolescent self-esteem.
Social media usage and its relationship to self-esteem among female adolescents
cited by 1
This qualitative study finds that peer responses and posts on social media directly affect the feelings of self-worth among female adolescents.
Exploring the Impacts of Social Media Use on Young Adults' Self-Esteem and Perceived Impact on Psychological Diagnoses or Emotional Disturbance Eligibility
cited by 0
This study indicates that the impacts of emerging adults' social media use are generally negative, particularly in decreasing self-esteem and self-concept.