"Teens are more likely than adults to form negative beliefs about themselves when seeing repeated messages about ideal standards in content they consume online." YouTube asserts that constant exposure to certain idealized content can significantly affect teenagers' self-image.
"A higher frequency of content that idealizes unhealthy standards or behaviors can emphasize potentially problematic messages - and those messages can impact how some teens see themselves," explains Allison Briscoe-Smith, emphasizing the need for protective measures.
The new restrictions will globally affect content that idealizes certain physical features, social aggression, and fitness standards, aiming to mitigate harmful self-perceptions among youth.
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