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Social media and self-esteem
Social media is a big part of young people's lives and what they see when they're scrolling can impact their self-esteem, confidence and well-being. Help them navigate social media and boost their self-esteem with our free tools and resources.
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#Sponsored: navigating the world of social media influencersWith more young people turning to social media influencers for inspiration and advice, it’s so important to help them understand the difference between real life and adverts. -
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Social media, filters and The Selfie TalkWith the rise of social media, filters and digital distortion there's never been a better time to have the Selfie Talk. -
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Creating a positive social media feedCurating a positive social media feed can boost young people’s self-esteem and body confidence. Discover our top tips here. -
Episode 5 shows how body image and social media are connected.
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Dove, Cartoon Network and Steven UniverseFind out more about our partnership with Steven Universe.Wondering how to boost childrens’ confidence? We’ve partnered with Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe cartoon to help young people build self-esteem.
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#SelfEsteemAtHome: Body confidence classes for kidsThe Dove Self-Esteem Project has teamed up with body positive activist Megan Crabbe @bodyposipanda to provide positivity for young people through classes while they’re staying safe at home.The Dove Self-Esteem Project has teamed up with body positive activist Megan Crabbe @meganjaynecrabbe to provide positivity for young people through classes while they’re staying safe at home.
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Positive body confidence – how social media can affect body imageWhy do young people love social media? And could their use of it cause body confidence issues? Advice on minimising the negative impacts of social media.In the dazzling world of social media, today’s youth are often living their lives in full view of an online audience. For those from a different generation, the idea of ‘checking in’ online or sharing a selfie to let people know where you are and what you're up to might seem bizarre. But for young people today, getting ‘likes’ on photos, posts or comments in the virtual world can bring a powerful sense of accomplishment and community acceptance.
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How does social media affect teens?What's the impact of social media on youth? Find out what teens think about their own social media use, and get tips to help kids use social networks positively.Social media issues permeate every aspect of a young person’s life these days, whether it’s revealing TMI (Too Much Info) about their boyfriend or girlfriend on Snapchat, having public spats with their BFF (Best Friend Forever) on Twitter or inadvertently inviting gatecrashers by posting party details on Facebook.
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Why is social media important to young people?Why is social networking so important to young people? Explore the positive and negative effects of social media, and why it can cause loss of self-esteemArguably the biggest difference between our own teenage years and those of our children, social media is here to stay. So how do we help our young people use it in a positive way?
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The Selfie Talk: Self-esteem in the social media age
Wave goodbye to unrealistic beauty standards and embrace authenticity to build self-confidence in young people.
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