Social comparison is a phenomenon that studies social media. It occurs when people look at their friends’ lives and see how theirs are compared to those of other people. This phenomenon makes them question why they are not as happy or exciting as their peers.
Studies have shown that social media can have detrimental effects on our mental and physical health. According to one study, women who use it are more likely to feel dissatisfied with their bodies than those who don’t.
Due to the presence of celebrities and influencers on social media, people are constantly surrounded by these images and are more aware of what they look like.
This has led to a rise in body comparisons, as people are far more informed of what looks good on them.