Social media

• What type of images are prevalent on social media?

  Airbrushed photographs of celebrities
• How do airbrushed images affect young people's body image?

  They create pressure to meet unrealistic standards
• At what age do most children own a smartphone?

  By the age of 10
• What percentage of 15 to 16-year-olds feel social media affects their appearance?

  62%
• What impact do photoshopped images have on young people's perception?

  They shift understanding of a normal body
• What percentage of 11 to 16-year-olds cite celebrity culture as an influence on body image?

  58%
• What did Denise Hatton emphasize about social media posts?

  People should like themselves without edits
• What percentage of 11 to 12-year-olds felt influenced by individuals they saw online?

  43%
• What is the Be Real Campaign about?

  • Joint initiative by YMCA and Dove
  • Encourages users to stop editing photos
  • Promotes healthy body images and diversity
• What does Denise Hatton say about today's beauty standards?

  They are completely unobtainable
• What correlation has been found regarding mental health and social media use?

  Mental health problems have soared among girls
• How can social media affect young people's sleep?

  It contributes to increasing sleep deprivation
• What are some recommendations from the report on social media regulation?

  • Release algorithm details to researchers
  • Add "friction" to online sharing
  • Implement "circuit breakers" for viral content
  • Display corrections for misinformation
  • Limit micro-targeting advertising
• What is the purpose of a "statutory building code" for digital platforms?

  To ensure safety and quality requirements
• What does Christopher Wylie suggest about social networks?

  They should consider potential harms in design
• What is the significance of displaying corrections for misinformation?

  It informs users exposed to false information
• What is a "dark pattern" in user interfaces?

  Designs that confuse or frustrate users
• What does Twitter's head of public policy emphasize?

  Commitment to building a safer internet
• How does the report address the issue of free speech?

  It emphasizes accountability for platforms' actions
• What does the report suggest about misinformation on social media?

  It should be corrected for all exposed users
• What is the impact of algorithms on social media content visibility?

  They determine what users see or do not see
• What is the relationship between social media and public health responses?

  Disinformation can inhibit public health responses
• How does the design of social media platforms contribute to societal issues?

  It can lead to harmful by-products like hate
• What is the main concern regarding social media regulation?

  Stifling free speech
• How do algorithms affect the content users see on social media?

  They show more of what users engage with
• What are the potential harms of social media manipulation?

  • Spread of misinformation
  • Inhibited public health responses
  • Undermining confidence in democratic institutions
• What is the effect of "perfect" images on Instagram?

  They can negatively affect mental health
• What is the role of social media in shaping body image perceptions?

  It promotes unrealistic beauty standards
• How does social media contribute to the perception of beauty standards?

  By amplifying edited and filtered images
• What is a potential consequence of platforms allowing hate speech?

  It could push users to fringe networks
• What duty do platforms that monetize user engagement have?

  To prevent clearly identified harms
• How can "perfect" images on Instagram affect users?

  They can negatively impact mental health
• What do algorithms on social media do with user engagement?

  They show more of what users engage with
• What is a proposed solution to manage content recommendations on social media?

  Implement a cooling-off period for content
• What should happen after a week of showing body-building ads?

  Hold off for the next two weeks
• Who dominates social media interactions?

  Celebrities
• What is essential for celebrity social media management?

  A content strategy that engages the audience
• Do all celebrities manage their own social media accounts?

  No, not all celebrities do
• What is the balancing act in celebrity social media management?

  Between marketers and their clients
• What do social media managers need to adopt for their celebrity clients?

  Their clients' voice