How Social Media Algorithms Can Affect Self-Esteem
Dr. Chance D. Gallo
In the modern age of technology, social media platforms have become not only a means of communication/connection but a way of seeking psychological comfort. Various social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Meta, and YouTube use algorithms to assess your perceived interests and continue showing feeds of those interests. But what exactly is an algorithm, and can it change? What is the connection between these algorithms and one’s interpretation of self-esteem? Who is mostly impacted by this occurrence? This article will focus on these primary questions, outcomes, and alternatives to address a growing concern of social media use among America’s youth. Algorithms Per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, an algorithm is “a...
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