Research suggests TikTok and Instagram affect the psychological well-being of teenage girls more than boys

A study by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) reveals that girls who use Instagram and TikTok regard the impact of these social media on their psychological well-being more negatively than boys. Among the possible causes, the research indicates that girls make more intensive use of social media and feel more observed and pressured by the image and physical appearance they present on these networks, as well as needing more external approval.