Social Media and Self Esteem | Newark News

New research reveals a troubling link: heavy social media use, especially on Instagram and TikTok, is tied to lower self-esteem. With data from over 2,000 participants, the study confirms that constantly comparing yourself to curated online personas takes a real toll on mental health. Algorithms may amplify this by feeding users content that reinforces negative self-perceptions. The takeaway? Scroll less, reflect more—your real life matters more than any highlight reel. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7464b26c570e6573