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ERIC Number: ED665069
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 144
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3468-5522-4
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A Systematic Review of Adolescent Girls' Perception of Body Image and Self-Esteem through Participatory Digital Storytelling Groups
Alecia R. Jones
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Pepperdine University
Adolescent girls face increased pressure to conform to societal standards. As social beings, adolescent girls gravitate to social media as an outlet for peer interaction, community, and validation. Research has found that at the critical age of adolescence, 12-18, girls experience appearance comparison on social media, which can lead to internalizing unrealistic beauty standards and negative self-appraisal. Digital storytelling emerges as a source of encouragement, providing a platform for empowerment, self-expression, community engagement, and a safe space for adolescent girls to share their body image and self-esteem experiences. This Systematic Review sought to synthesize findings of qualitative and mixed-methods studies that captured varied digital storytelling styles, digital media, and the extent to which social media use influenced the digital storytelling style, body image, and self-esteem of adolescent girls. Research was conducted in seven databases yielding 10,538 studies published between 2013 to 2023 meeting initial screening criteria. Further review framed using the SPIDER model, critically analyzed the studies at the intersection of societal expectations for adolescent growth and the complex influence of digital media. The literature was refined through additional screenings resulting in 20 studies subjected to a quality assessment. A final set of 10 empirical studies were included in this Systematic Review. Each study had a strong qualitative component focused on adolescent girls experiences with various forms of digital stories, and the broader impact of social media on their body image and self-esteem. The synthesized findings and conclusions highlight the therapeutic benefit of digital stories and media as it counteracts against social media pressure and the harmful stereotypes girls engage with and endure while on social media. Additionally, advocacy for art and life drawing in education to counteract negativity and boost girls perspectives on beauty and identity were paramount. Conclusions include creative arts interventions as well as parental and community engagement to help girls cope with the impact of social media use on their body image and self-esteem. Recommendations include conducting longitudinal studies about girls' use of digital storytelling, developing authentic digital storytelling workshops, media literacy promotion, and creating platforms for girls to celebrate diversity in body positivity and self-esteem. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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