The looking glass selfie: Instagram use frequency predicts visual attention to high-anxiety body regions in young women

Existing research links social media use with body dissatisfaction and increased appearance comparison, demonstrating that photo-based behaviors such as taking and posting ‘selfies’ may lead to increased risk of body image disturbance (Cohen, Newton-John, & Slater, 2017). Social media users frequently interact with photos of themselves online while using social media platforms. When looking at a self-photo, individuals can selectively focus...