Study: Young women with sexy social media photos seen as less competent

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 22:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Girls and young women who post sexy or revealing photos on social media sites are viewed by their female peers as less attractive and less competent to perform tasks, a new study indicates. One researcher's advice for girls and young women is to select social media photos that showcase their identity rather than her appearance, such as one from a trip or one that highlights participation in a sport or hobby.

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