The Correlation Between Editability and Self-esteem

Abstract

The use of social media technologies is surging at an astonishing rate. The number of users who edit their photos before posting them to gain more attention and to boost their self-confidence is constantly increasing. In the meantime, their self-esteem is being influenced either positively or adversely. Many scholarly investigations focused on photo editing and its influence on the self-esteem of individuals utilizing social media platforms have predominantly affirmed the notable impact of this cultural phenomenon on users' self-esteem. By reviewing previous studies, this paper references and critically examines a collection of scholarly literature, focusing on the relationship between editability and self-esteem. The present argument proposes that the photo-editing proficiency of the majority of users has an evident effect on their self-esteem. A number of papers in this field have tackled subjects related to body image and social comparison, clarifying the connection between editability and self-esteem by examining these two concepts. This paper concludes that editability mainly influences the user’s self-esteem, explaining the reason with two concepts -- social comparison and body image. The significance of this review is to assist researchers in finding studies that discuss editability and self-esteem, as well as related areas. Further research should delve more into how the use of filters and Photoshop apps affect the public’s self-esteem.