Types of social media pressure
Trying to appear “perfect” online
Aesthetic Pressure
the term for comparing your life to what you see online
social comparison
This feeling increases when we constantly compare ourselves to influencers
insecurity
Who is the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde
Feeling pressure from the number of likes, comments, and followers on social media platforms.
Validation Pressure
The fear of being left out of online trends is called…
FOMO
Overusing social media before bed can negatively affect this
hours of sleep
What object in the story reflects Dorian’s inner corruption
the portrait
Thinking that you have to constantly accomplish something noteworthy or remarkable.
Productivity Pressure
Name one psychological effect caused by excessive social media pressure.
anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, etc.
Which hormone connected to reward and addiction spikes when we receive notifications?
Dopamine
Which character influences Dorian to prioritize beauty and pleasure
Lord Henry Wotton
Experiencing the urge to resemble or live like others
Comparison Pressure
People often feel pressure to post pictures that make their life look exciting. This is called…
showing a perfect life
Name one sign of unhealthy social media use
obsessing over likes, compulsive checking, etc.
What theme is shared between the novel and modern social media culture
The obsession with eternal youth and perfect appearance
Experiencing pressure to keep up with popular trends or to share content regularly online.
Participation Pressure
What do social media algorithms prioritize?
realistic content or attractive/viral content
Feeling overwhelmed because you try to be perfect online and in real life can lead to this emotional state
burnout
By chapter 12, what major change has Dorian noticed about his portrait after living a more sinful life?
the portrait begins to show signs of cruelty and corruption while he stays young