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Selfie generation
The selfie generation refers to the current trend among teenagers whereby they take self-
portrait photos using their smartphones or cameras. This phenomenon has gained significant
popularity in recent years, and it is important to study its effects on young people. The purpose
of this essay is to examine factors contributing to the rise of selfie culture among teens, positive
and negative effects of selfie culture on teens, and potential consequences such as cyberbullying.

Social media platforms have played a significant role in the growth of selfie culture
among young people. Teens often post selfies on social media platforms like Instagram,
Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter to seek validation from their peers. They want others to see
how they look and what they are doing. This desire for self-expression and validation is another
factor that contributes to the rise of selfie culture among teenagers.

The celebrity culture also plays an essential role in promoting the growth of selfie
culture. Celebrities frequently share their own selfies on social media platforms encouraging fans
to do so too. Young people tend to emulate celebrities; hence, many teenagers follow suit by
sharing their own images online.

Selfie culture has both positive and negative effects on teens' mental health and body
image. Selfies can boost teenagers’ self-esteem by allowing them creative expression affirming
themselves through likes or comments received from friends or followers online; however,
excessive use can lead to comparisons with others resulting in feelings of inadequacy leading
them towards low self-esteem issues.

Negative aspects include cyberbullying tendencies which might result due to extensive
exposure arising out of sharing too many personal images online without privacy controls
leading strangers towards unwanted access causing embarrassing situations for victims.

In conclusion, while there are some benefits associated with selfie generation among
teens such as boosting confidence levels positively impacting one's mental wellbeing through
affirmation from friends/followers; there are also negatives such as possible cyberbullying
instances resulting from prolonged exposure without proper privacy control settings leading
strangers towards unwanted access causing embarrassment for victims (Driedger, 2018).
Therefore, it is important for young people to understand the potential consequences of sharing
too many personal images online and
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