Topic > Positive and negative body image - 1385

According to Warfield (2014) shows that selfies taken by young women are seen by the media as acts of extreme selfishness and caring only for themselves. Instead of dismissing it as narcissism, it shows that taking, editing, analyzing, and uploading selfies is an active and therapeutic negotiation of a girl's self-image made among the tempestuous forces of technology, mass media, and peers. Appnender (2015) found that people are reluctant to take selfies due to the fear of looking unattractive. Kwon (2014) through the performances of photographers, models and selfie users, young adults who take selfies receive benefits relevant to their identity projects and the discovery of their true self. Selfie taking techniques according to different photographers, the first being light background (Kelly, 2015). The second is to find the light (Lake, 2015; Torrejon, 2015). The third is to be firm (Washington, 2015). The fourth is not holding the camera above your head (Barker, 2015). The fifth is to extend the neck forward (Barker, 2015). The sixth is to capture a good angle (Rolston, 2015). The seventh is to show your most beautiful smile (Torrejon, 2015). And the last one is to trust (Barker,