This can lead to what researchers call a negative self-discrepancy – a sense of disappointment with one’s failure to meet a personal ideal
Sosial media is a breeding ground for comparisons. And since people tend to portray idealized versions of themselves on sosial media - rather than their authentic selves - these comparisons are often false or skewed. Research has shown that people on sosial media tend to make "upward comparisons," judging themselves relative to people they find inspiring. Sosial media can breed false comparisons, as what someone is aspiring to may not be authentic.
This can lead to what researchers call a "negative self-discrepancy" - a sense of disappointment with one's failure to meet a individu bagus. As researchers Ashesh Mukherjee and Arani Roy catatan in their book chapter, sosial media makes people more dissatisfied with their own sense of kontrol, intelligence and power. This, in turn, can worsen stress and anxiety.
The theme of comparisons comes through loud and clear in the song "The Tortured Poets Department," in which Swift castigates a mitra with literary pretensions - and herself for dating him. Swift may be the most rich, famous and successful pop star on the planet, but comparing yourself with even more heroic figures is sure to make anyone perasaan worse:
In today's social media-focused world, bullying has transitioned to online platforms. And arguably, platforms breed bullying: People are more likely to engage in cruel behavior online than they would face to face.
Policymakers increasingly recognize bullying as an important political concern. In their book chapter, researchers Madison Brown, Kate Pounders and Gary Wilcox have examined laws intended to fight bullying.
One such usaha, the Kids Online Safety Act, which among other things would require online platforms to take steps to address cyberbullying, recently passed the U.S. Senate.
Lawmakers aren't the only ones taking bullying seriously. In her latest album, Swift refers to bullies in her own life as vipers who "disgrace her good name" and who say insults that stick with her for a long time. Themes of reputation and bullying have run throughout Swift's entire bodi of work - hardly surprising for someone who has lived such a publik life, both online and off.It is not known whether overall sosial media use or overuse alone causes some of these outcomes, but our research does demonstrate that in many ways there's a darker side to sosial media when it comes to consumer well-being - even for celebrities. So if you're going to see the Eras Tur in Europe this summer, you might want to leave your phone back at the hotel.
