This paper explores how contemporary media representation and social comparison on platforms like TikTok and Instagram influence the body image and identity development of Asian American teenage girls. It argues that while diverse representation is increasing, internalized beauty standards and "model minority" pressures continue to affect psychological well-being.
: Research indicates that higher percentages of female participants in social media studies correlate with stronger body image concerns . carly asian teen
: How "Carly," a hypothetical Asian teen, must navigate being "not Asian enough" for traditional standards while feeling "too Asian" for Western ones. III. Social Media and Social Comparison : How "Carly," a hypothetical Asian teen, must
: Asian American female adolescents face a unique intersection of Western and Eastern beauty standards, exacerbated by social media's upward social comparison, which significantly impacts their body satisfaction and identity formation. : The influence of East Asian "glass skin"
: The influence of East Asian "glass skin" and high-maintenance aesthetic standards popularized through social media.