According to a recent study, 55% of generation Y young adults—a.k.a. "millennials"—have posted a selfie at some point in their lives, and a staggering 81% have Facebook profiles. While some may condemn the selfie as a monument to narcissism—"look how hot I look in this bathroom mirror"—media psychologist Dr. Pamela Rutledge assures that taking a well-angled selfie is no different from "arriving at a job interview looking your best." In other words, a selfie is just another way to influence others' perceptions, to create a sort of persona. They are also a way to self-validate; no one would deny that the chance to accumulate a few "likes" is motivation enough to post a new Facebook profile picture.
While selfies themselves are not necessarily a problem, "over-selfie production" (OSP anyone?), might indicate an underlying dependency on social media. Of course, the issue is not simply about spending too much time on Facebook, but relying on it for peer acceptance. So next time you go to post that great driver's seat shot, make sure you're doing it to show off your new shades—and not because you're starving for attention.
Source: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2014/07/14/what-parents-and-kids-should-know-about-selfies
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