Brilio.net/en - It is THE trend of the decade: taking pictures of yourself with the reverse camera of a smartphone and above all, posting it and waiting for the number of likes to increase The negative impact of selfies has been denounced many times: rise of narcissism, dangerous addiction to fake/digital popularity, self-closing, etc.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) denounced this practice by explaining that at best selfies were the proof of a desperate need of recognition and at worst the beginning of very serious mental diseases, sometimes leading to suicide
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However, among the billions smartphone owners over the world, who could pretend that they never took a selfie? We're all a little bit vain when it comes to our appearance, and selfies give us a little bit of control as to the image we portray to the world, even if it is digital. But its not only purely negative.
In a current society where technologies allow us so easily to compare ourselves to each other, it is actually difficult to build a solid foundation for self-esteem. And this where selfies help! Theyre good for our egos.
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Publishing a face on the Internet poses a risk of getting criticised and to face negative backlash Thanks to many apps, it is possible to edit the picture until you achieve that perfection you are aiming for, and thats the risk of selfies: to never stop trying to reach this fake perfection. The really good positive outcome comes from the true selfies: the ones some celebrities are starting to post to set an example and offer a chance for other people to like themselves au naturel. Many models, actress, singers have been posting pictures of themselves, also called uglies, in the morning before having their hair and make-up done, with wrinkles, blemishes and without putting on a fake smile. It's a great way to prove that nobody is in fact flawless, and without and Instagram filter, we can still be beautiful from the inside out. It's a great way to better learn to accept yourself.
Since the dawn of time, men and women wanted to be able to have their images reflected, whether it be through sculptures, painting, pictures and now selfies! Whether they have a positive or a negative impact lies in your hands!