Q Discuss social media and its effects on self-image. Also, how does social media promote both conformity and individuality? Give examples. Finally, how has social media affected relationships between parents and children?
We construct a sense of ourselves by envisioning how others see us. As social media has become more prevalent in everyday life, it has become increasingly important in the socialization process. Thus it also plays a significant role in how today's youth form their self-image (Macionis, 2018). Users receive consistent feedback about personal attributes measured in "likes" or other units of approval via social media.