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027 - Why We Hate Our Pictures
It’s a pretty common problem… We have a picture taken of us, and we think we look fine when it’s being taken, and then we view the picture later, and we're shocked! "That’s what I look like?!"
Let's help our daughters understand why this happens and how to get comfortable with pictures of themselves (and maybe us moms can learn a little about this too?).
The science behind why we don't like our pictures
- Self-enhancement bias
- Mere exposure effect
- Confirmation bias
How to get comfortable with pictures of ourselves
- Use mere exposure effect to your advantage
- Cultivate happiness while pictures are being taken
- Understand the power of lenses, dimensions, and angles.
Why selfies are dangerous
- Taking selfies is normal
- Be aware what category you're falling under when you take/post a selfie
- If you notice unhealthy patterns, look for what emotional needs you need met
- Don't take stupid, dangerous selfies on cliffs :)
Resources
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Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D (expertise is attraction and romantic relationships)., Why Seeing Photos of Ourselves Disappoints Us, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/201710/why-seeing-photos-ourselves-disappoints-us
- Edith Leigh, How to LIke Your Photos, https://www.edithleighphotography.nz/post/how-to-like-your-photos
- Krishna, Ooo St. Lou Studios, The Science of the Selfie No You don’t Really Look LIke that, https://oohstloustudios.com/the-science-of-the-selfie-no-you-dont-really-look-like-that
- Dangerous Selfies, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/dangerous-selfies/#:~:text=Between%202011%20and%202017%2C%20259,risky%20selfies%20like%20this%20one
- Dalvin Brown, USA Today, Why You Take Selfies and How It’s Dangerous, https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/05/22/why-you-take-selfies-and-how-its-dangerous/3691366002/
- Diana Alonso, The Societal Obsession with Selfies (and what’s wrong with it) https://www.psychalive.org/obsession-with-selfies/
- Parent Co., The Dangers of Selfie Culture and How You Can Help Your Kids https://www.parent.com/the-dangers-of-selfie-culture-and-how-you-can-help-your-kids/
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By Penny Allen and Stephanie WoodIt’s a pretty common problem… We have a picture taken of us, and we think we look fine when it’s being taken, and then we view the picture later, and we're shocked! "That’s what I look like?!"
Let's help our daughters understand why this happens and how to get comfortable with pictures of themselves (and maybe us moms can learn a little about this too?).
The science behind why we don't like our pictures
- Self-enhancement bias
- Mere exposure effect
- Confirmation bias
How to get comfortable with pictures of ourselves
- Use mere exposure effect to your advantage
- Cultivate happiness while pictures are being taken
- Understand the power of lenses, dimensions, and angles.
Why selfies are dangerous
- Taking selfies is normal
- Be aware what category you're falling under when you take/post a selfie
- If you notice unhealthy patterns, look for what emotional needs you need met
- Don't take stupid, dangerous selfies on cliffs :)
Resources
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Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D (expertise is attraction and romantic relationships)., Why Seeing Photos of Ourselves Disappoints Us, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/201710/why-seeing-photos-ourselves-disappoints-us
- Edith Leigh, How to LIke Your Photos, https://www.edithleighphotography.nz/post/how-to-like-your-photos
- Krishna, Ooo St. Lou Studios, The Science of the Selfie No You don’t Really Look LIke that, https://oohstloustudios.com/the-science-of-the-selfie-no-you-dont-really-look-like-that
- Dangerous Selfies, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/dangerous-selfies/#:~:text=Between%202011%20and%202017%2C%20259,risky%20selfies%20like%20this%20one
- Dalvin Brown, USA Today, Why You Take Selfies and How It’s Dangerous, https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/05/22/why-you-take-selfies-and-how-its-dangerous/3691366002/
- Diana Alonso, The Societal Obsession with Selfies (and what’s wrong with it) https://www.psychalive.org/obsession-with-selfies/
- Parent Co., The Dangers of Selfie Culture and How You Can Help Your Kids https://www.parent.com/the-dangers-of-selfie-culture-and-how-you-can-help-your-kids/
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