I’m sure most people in this day in age are aware of the popularity and normalization around hook up culture. However, hook up culture has not always been this prevalent. When I think about the dating culture when my parents grew up, I have a very different idea of how the culture was back then, […]
Read More Media’s Role in Hookup culturePhoto by Image Hunter on Pexels.com Let’s discuss a Tik Tok trend. Scrolling through Tik Tok is one of the many ways I like to distract myself after a day. As myself and many other people are aware, there is controversial data and opinions whether or not social media is a healthy pastime. Tik Tok […]
Read More Girl DinnerIf one were to ask teenagers and young adults, “what app do you use the most on your Phone”, it would be assumed that majority would answer with some type of social media app. With new technology being developed with every passing year there has been a plethora of new social media applications rising in […]
Read More Social MEdia and Women’s Body image“There’s growing evidence to suggest that some individuals can develop a dependency on social media that’s not unlike an addiction to alcohol or drugs,” Paul G. Simeone, Ph.D. This week, when I was supposed to be studying I found myself distracted. Like most people from my generation, the first thing I did was reach for […]
Read More My Life Revolves Around My PhoneThis past week, the United States congress held a hearing to vocalize the desire of government officials to ban TikTok. Child safety, cybersecurity risks, and unwanted access to user data were all key points of discussion during the hearing. Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, made four commitments to the U.S.- More than 1 in […]
Read More Is TikTok Getting Banned in the United States?Social media use is growing every year. Teenagers average about nine hours of social media use every day. Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are the main avenues teenagers use for posting and communication. Although social media is portrayed as a fun way to share pictures and communicate with your friends, instead it has created anxiety and […]
Read More Social Media Causes Eating DisordersThis post was edited on March 20, 2023 by Cockapooluvr TikTok is an app that has become increasingly prevalent over the past few years and is largely responsible for many of the fads and celebrity figures that are relevant today. However, with TikTok’s rise to popularity also came negative attention in regard to the app’s […]
Read More Teen’s TikTok TimerTW: This post talks about eating disorders and body dysmorphia. On Wednesday, February 21st, I attended the Eating Disorder Awareness Panel presented by University Recreation. There were four panelists who had their own personal or career connections to JMU and our student body who addressed questions regarding eating disorders, body dysmorphia, social media, and much […]
Read More Eating Disorders: A Conversation Presented by University RecreationSince being diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2017, which is a disease that causes my body to not be able to absorb gluten or the proper nutrients, I have always been on the underweight side. This has caused many issues throughout my everyday life, including developing an eating disorder, comments being made by everyone around […]
Read More Skinny Shaming And Body ImageBesties, let’s talk about the media. Specifically, how women are portrayed in the media and advertising. Background: Women have been portrayed as objects of pleasure in the media since the 20th century. A post by Swagata Sen states: Advertisements, music videos, and films dehumanize girls and women and portray them as commodities […] Over the […]
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