Carly Asian Teen May 2026

Abstract

This paper explores how contemporary media representation and social comparison on platforms like TikTok and Instagram influence the body image and identity development of Asian American teenage girls. It argues that while diverse representation is increasing, internalized beauty standards and "model minority" pressures continue to affect psychological well-being. carly asian teen

: Asian American female adolescents face a unique intersection of Western and Eastern beauty standards, exacerbated by social media's upward social comparison, which significantly impacts their body satisfaction and identity formation. carly asian teen