Exploring the Selfie Phenomenon: Psychosocial challenges and Identity Construction in Generation Z
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study on self-concept has expanded considerably, especially in educational and psychosocial contexts. This article explores how Generation Z's perceptions of themselves, heavily shaped by social media interactions, influence their academic performance, well-being, and identity construction. Central to this exploration is the selfie phenomenon, where individuals present idealized versions of themselves online. By encouraging social comparisons, selfies intensify the influence of social media on self-esteem, often causing individuals to assess their self-worth against idealized representations of others. This article examines these social dynamics, focusing on how the constant comparison to these idealized digital selves contributes to both self-perception and psychosocial challenges.
Author: Iulia Adelina Ghiță
Institution: Petroleum & Gas University of Ploieşti
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410902807