More than a third of the photos taken by 18-to-24-year-olds are selfies, highlighting the prevalence of this phenomenon among younger generations who often seek approval in social media.
The Selfitis Behavior Scale identifies psychological components such as social competition, attention seeking, and self-confidence boosting as motivations for taking selfies, reflecting deeper personal and social issues.
While selfies may encourage social sharing and self-expression, studies indicate that editing selfies can lead to negative mood and dissatisfaction with one's appearance, potentially resulting in lasting psychological effects.
A notable 54 hours a year are dedicated to taking selfies, with participants frequently reporting dissatisfaction with their images, leading to a cycle of constant editing and sharing online.
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