How photo editing in social media shapes self-perceived attractiveness and self-esteem via self-objectification and physical appearance comparisons.

Background: As photo editing behavior to enhance one?s appearance in photos becomes more and more prevalent on social network sites (SNSs), potential risks are increasingly discussed as well. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between photo editing behavior, self-objectification, physical appearance comparisons, self-perceived attractiveness, and self-esteem.

Methods: 403 participants completed self-report questionnaires measuring the aformentioned constructs.