Social Media and Teen Identity

Explore the complex relationship between social media and teenage identity formation in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into the challenges faced by today's youth, including the rise of "aesthetics," celebrity worship syndrome, unhealthy parasocial relationships, and the misrepresentation of minority groups. Examine how social media's influence can hinder crucial stages of self-exploration and discovery, potentially leading to identity crises among teenagers. Analyze the tension between conforming to "trendy identities" and discovering one's true self in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Gain insights into how social media trends impact the consistency of individual identities and consider the shift from creating identities through experiential memories to navigating identity trials provoked by mass media. Join speakers Kareena Antony and Emma Qiao as they share their personal experiences and research findings, questioning whether our online personas truly reflect our authentic selves or are fabricated versions based on media trends and micro-labels.