1. Inquiry Question:How does Instagram tear the line between real and fake, and how does that affect how people show themselves online? 2. Research Findings:or this third round of research, I looked into how Instagram affects people’s identity and mental health over time. A lot of teens and young adults […]
1. Inquiry Question:How does Instagram tear the line between real and fake, and how does that affect how people express themselves online? 2. Research Findings:During the second phase of research, I explored the psychological reasons behind why people feel pressured to create a “perfect” version of themselves on Instagram. Social media is designed to reward positively posts with higher numbers of comments and likes, thus encouraging users […]
1. Inquiry Question:How does Instagram tear the line between real and fake, and how does that affect how people show themselves online? 2. Research Findings:For my first round of research, I focused on how Instagram users/ influencers edit and stage their photos, and why this happens. Many people use filters, […]
1. Three Steps for My Research: Step 1: Analyze Real vs. Edited Content on InstagramI will collect examples of popular posts that show edited vs. unedited ones (before/after filters). This will help me understand the patterns people follow to edit their image and how far the content strays from reality. […]
Inquiry Question: How does Instagram tear the line between real and fake, and how does that affect how people present themselves online? Why This Is a Question of Interest for Me: This question matters to me because Instagram is a huge part of my daily life, and I’ve noticed how […]
Blog #7 – Reflection: What I Learned from My Inquiry on Instagram and Teen Mental Health Over the course of this inquiry project, I explored the question: How does Instagram influence teenagers’ mental health? Through research, reflection, and personal experience, I discovered more about the connection between social media and mental health. This final blog post is […]
Blog Post #5 – How Does Instagram Influence Teenagers’ Mental Health? In my final blog post, I will summarize my research and attempt to answer my big question: “How Does Instagram Influence Teenagers’ Mental Health?” Throughout my research, I have discovered that Social media anxiety is a mental health condition […]
Hello readers, and welcome to blog #4! Today, I’m very excited to show some insights from my latest research project, which brought about amazing discoveries. So, to get straight to what I’ve been doing and what’s next for my inquiry question “How does Instagram affect teenagers self-esteem and relationships?” Recourses: […]
Research: First Round of Findings 1. Instagram’s Features and Their Effect on Self-Esteem Instagram is has things such as likes comments and filters and these can really impact teenagers and their selfview. Take filters as an instance; they have the power to transform pictures into flawless portraits. This often sets […]
1. Three Steps for my Research Step 1: Learn About Instagram FeaturesI will do research on how Instagram features like ‘likes’, ‘comments’, and ‘filters’ are designed. This would help me in knowing how those things make teens compare themselves with others, affecting their self-esteem. Step 2: Find Information About Mental […]
This question interests me because Instagram is a huge part of my life and the lives of many people around me. I’ve noticed how it can impact self-esteem, confidence, and even relationships, and I want to understand why. It’s important to know how social media affects our thoughts and behavior, […]
Hello, everyone! Welcome to my about me blog! I have worked with artists like Future, Cash Cobain, and Lucki, which has been an exciting experience and something I’m really proud of. Music has always been a big part of my life, and I enjoy exploring different genres and learning about […]
