Dove and Steven Universe: Social media

We’ve partnered with award-winning show, Steven Universe. The show — which follows the magical Crystal Gems and their half-human, half-Gem “little brother” Steven — tackles topics of identity, inclusivity and body positivity. Every Dove-Self Esteem Project x Steven Universe episode covers important topics that will encourage young people to value their personalities and build self-esteem. So, if you’re wondering: how does social media affect body image? We’re here to help you navigate these kinds of themes with your children. If you’re worried about the impact of social media on your child’s body confidence, remind them that social media is often like a showreel of life’s best bits and encourage them to recognise that social media ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ aren’t necessarily true friends.

Working with experts from the fields of psychology, health and media, the Dove Self-Esteem Project has developed a range of resources to help guide parents and young people in talking about social media influence on body image. As well as helping you understand how your kids are feeling, our materials will help you teach them how to deal with social media affecting body image and how to counter its negative effect on their self-esteem.