Title

Why Can't I Look Like Her? The Impact of Photoshop on Female Adolescents' Internalization of Beauty Ideals and Body-Related Concerns

Authors

Tra Pham, Dickinson College

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2018

Department

Library FY Research Award

Abstract

This paper argues that among female adolescents, Photoshop leads to varying levels of beauty standard internalization and body-related concerns across conditions regarding media and self-photos, media literacy, social contexts, and personal attributes. This interpretation will provide a foundation for new actions as well as an examination of current measures against the potential harms of photo manipulation to the young generation.

Comments

Tra Pham was awarded the Waidner-Spahr Library Prize for Excellence in First Year Research for this paper in 2019.

Advisor: Assistant Professor Emily Pawley

Recommended Citation

Pham, Tra, "Why Can't I Look Like Her? The Impact of Photoshop on Female Adolescents' Internalization of Beauty Ideals and Body-Related Concerns" (2018). Student Scholarship & Creative Works By Year. 57.
https://scholar.dickinson.edu/student_work/57