Experimental evidence of Instagram influencers’ impact on well-being

• Main Authors: KIMBERLY T'NG YITING, CHAN, Kai Qin, HARTANTO, Andree
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2024
• Subjects: Social media; well-being; self-esteem; Instagram; Influence; Social Media; Social Psychology; Social Psychology and Interaction
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4069; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/soss_research/article/5327/viewcontent/ExperimentalEvidence_Instagram_av.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

With Instagram influencers holding significant sway over public perception, their presumed psychological impact on young adults has gathered public attention. It has been claimed that influencers, known for showcasing enviable lifestyles, have the potential to affect their followers’ well-being. How...