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The Influence of Likes and Sexist Attitudes on Adolescent Self-Esteem in Social Networks

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The Internet allows teenagers to express their identity through the publication of images and texts on social networks, but sometimes they may develop self-esteem problems as a result. The present study analyzed self-esteem levels, and their relationship with sexism, Internet use and the influence of likes, in 309 subjects, by asking them about Internet use, social networks, self-esteem and sexism. The results showed low levels of self-esteem, although boys scored higher on the overall scale and for hostile sexism. Similarly, those with higher percentages of low self-esteem showed higher scores for benevolent sexism. It can be concluded that the use of social networks and the Internet, in relation to sexist attitudes, influences adolescents' self-esteem and social construction.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21121647

Authors: Yéxica Flores Valdés, Antonio Daniel García-Rojas, Angel Hernando Gómez, Javier del Rio Olvera

Institutions: Universidad de Huelva, Universidad de Cádiz, Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz

Language: English

Topic: Impact of Technology on Adolescents

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,842