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Ysabel Gerrard, "The Kids Are Online: Confronting the Myths and Realities of Young Digital Life" (U California Press, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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Anonymity and Body Image in the Digital Age

This chapter explores the appeal and safety concerns of anonymous apps among teenagers, emphasizing their preferences for using nicknames. Additionally, it discusses the implications of digital photo editing on body image, shedding light on how young people engage with manipulated images and the evolving standards of self-representation.

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