What is your ideal body type? Why?

“Skinny girls with curves because that’s how all the models on Instagram look. Social media has a big effect on what is considered ‘attractive.’ The people who have the stereotypical ‘perfect’ body always have the most followers on all the social media and popularity,” senior Megan Deladurantaye said.

Do you think social media affects body image? Why is that?

“I think it has somewhat of an effect because I didn’t have the best body image before and a tiny part of me wanted to be on social media looking good; it’s always been in the back of my mind,” junior Brayden Schrieber said.

How do you feel when you feel insecure about yourself?

“When I am insecure I feel sad and sometimes pretty bad about myself. I think social media is a factor because I see lots of social media influencers that I tend to compare myself to, but I try to think to myself that social media is the good side of everyone. There is a not so good side to everyone,” junior Kira Stacey said.

Do you think social media affects your body image? How so?

“Yes, I think it does. It’s incredibly hard to see so many to see so many pretty girls with super thin bodies and not feel self conscious. I just try to remember a lot of the times angles and photoshop are involved,” senior Megan Morris said.