Redefining Beauty: The Impact of TikTok Influencers on Young Women's Self-Esteem and Body Image
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Isabel Rodríguez-de-Dios
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This research examines how the physical appearance of TikTok influencers affects the self-esteem and body image of young women. An online experiment was conducted with three experimental groups: a normative body, a non-normative body, and a control group. The results show that the influencers’ physical appearance does not directly impact users' self-perception but does so indirectly. Young women tend to identify more with influencers who have non-normative bodies, which in turn enhances their self-esteem and body satisfaction. This study highlights the importance of promoting body diversity on social media.
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Influencer, Social media, Self-esteem, Body satisfaction, Experiment
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