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=Influencers and how we see ourselves= We see ourselves through a range of different influences and they shape our view on ourselves and others. Influencers are shown on social platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok, but are also close to home, as our parents, peers and colleagues all influence who we are and how we fit into today's society. The way people see us is influenced by our surroundings. This can be through the social media platforms, our peers and family. Currently, the influences around us are affecting the way we see ourselves and our bodies as we are influenced to have the 'ideal body' and life.

Social Imaginary
Social imaginary is the way we see society and could be in a utopia or dystopia way. However, in the sense of how we see ourselves and how our views are influenced by a range of different influencers in our day to day lives. In the perfect world, women and men would have the perfect bodies, but in reality, the perfect body cannot be achieved, and this then has implications on what is expected in society, and how we see ourselves. The use of social imaginary has allowed for people to understand how women and men begin to create a negative mindset on how they see themselves based on the influencers they have in their lives.

Men
Men are required to be ripped, muscular and lean looking in todays society, but in reality, the influences which make men want to look like that have negative aspects. Men often would plan and implement gym sessions to 'bulk up' and create that 'ideal body'. However, it often makes men create a negative obsession with their bodies, diet and want to take supplements. Although this seems like men are supporting healthy bodies, the obsession to have the 'ideal body' can often result in steroid use, and eating disorders. In the past 25 years, men seeing their bodies in a negative way based from the influences have tripled. Social media platforms are one of the main contributors to for men to feel dissatisfied with their bodies. However, it can increase the way men see themselves and improve their overall health based on the influencers promoting diet and physical activity.

Women
Women tend to compare their bodies to influencers such as social media, news and magazines more than men. A recent study with 100 men and women found that 87 per cent of women compared their bodies to images they seen on social media platforms and other influencers such as news and magazines. For women, social media influencers can have positive effects on the way they see themselves. It can allow for women to grow, and become healthier. However, can also be used to provide a negative mindset for women.

Media
Social media continues to influence how we see ourselves. We contribute to this as people on social media upload the best and most attractive images of themselves which can be edited and can remove images that are seemed as 'unattractive'. With the increase in social media usage, comparing the images of your friends, family, peers, and online influencers can lead to seeing yourself in a negative way, and wanting to change your appearance, and your mental health. However, spending minimal time on social media does not impact the thoughts one has for themselves, and can be used to increase overall health from fitness models and influencers.

Tv shows, movies and magazines continue to influence the way we see ourselves. These platforms push, and put pressure on teens, and adults on how we are to look and act like. Quite often, these images are edited, and have body weight which is 23 per cent less than the average women, and can increase eating disorders, and promote products which can help to get to the 'ideal body'. This influences teens and adults into unhealthy mindset and try to fit into the impossible 'ideal body'

Quotes are often used on social media platforms such as Instagram to influence, and promote positivity in the way we see ourselves in society. In recent studies in England, women who viewed inspirational quotes, or fitness model hash tags had influence in the way they see themselves. The inspirational quotes were shown to be more effective in creating a positive mindset on how they see themselves.

Peers
Peers are a large influence on the way we see ourselves. People who see their peers online posting the attractive images of themselves contribute to the impact of how we feel about our appearance. People who use online platforms compare themselves with their peers and celebrities, and little with members in their family. In a recent study with female university students, the females had reported that the way they see themselves was in a negative mindset from seeing images of their peers online. This is because people are seeing the best side of their peers and acquaintances and makes people want to be like them.

Family Members
Although peers contribute largely to how we see ourselves, family members have the opposite effect. Young teens and adults view on themselves the in a positive way when they are surrounded, and are looking at online platforms of people within their families.

Support
The way we see ourselves impacts our mental and physical health. Influencers in our lives have an impact on the views of ourselves. You can see yourself in a positive way by:
 * Unfollow people on social media platforms that make you feel less about yourself
 * Focus on the qualities you like about yourself
 * Surround yourself with people you encourage you to feel wanted, and confident.

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