In recent years, taking selfies have become a ubiquitous trend. As it gains more popularity, it becomes a topic for scientific research to catch up with the phenomenon. Similarly, one more research is conducted by Yonsei University in South Korea. The research explores the role of selfies in our social world, by examining the effect of taking and sharing selfies on self-esteem and social sensitivity.



The research suggests that the act of clicking selfies could actually make people self-conscious and more aware of how others view them. It causes us to only focus on ourself. If you are walking through the street, and someone staring at you, you are likely to become more aware. You become more concerned with how that person is judging you. This awareness of how others might be judging us or reacting to us is called social sensitivity. Consistent with this idea, studies have shown that posting information about oneself on social media is associated with more social sensitivity.



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