THE HIDDEN PRESSURE BEHIND PERFECT SOCIAL MEDIA LIVES
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Keywords

Social media, idealized lifestyle, adolescents, psychological pressure, social comparison, self-esteem, mental health, digital communication, online influence, youth behavior.

Abstract

This article discusses the concept of the “perfect life” created on social networks and its impact on the worldview of young people. Nowadays, many young people compare their lives, opportunities and lifestyle with the lives portrayed on social media. Bloggers, famous people and content creators often share the best moments of their lives, their achievements and successes with the public. However, the difficulties, hard work and problems behind these successes are rarely revealed.

During the study, the views of 10 participants were examined and their responses were analysed based on percentage values. The results showed that the lives presented on social networks do not always accurately reflect real life. This article highlights the importance of using social media wisely and critically evaluating the information found online.

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