Carly Asian Teen (2027)

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

Many teens use social media platforms like TikTok to document their lives, creating a "curated reality" that can lead to peer-to-peer comparison. This section analyzes how "vlog-style" content by Asian creators impacts the self-perception of their teen viewers. Many teens use social media platforms like TikTok

Abstract

: 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 " a hypothetical Asian teen

: The influence of East Asian "glass skin" and high-maintenance aesthetic standards popularized through social media.