Comparisons to picture-perfect motherhood: How Instagram's idealized portrayals of motherhood affect new mothers' well-being

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Highlights：

• Instagram posts idealize motherhood and parenting.

• New mothers compare themselves to other mothers they see on Instagram.

• New mothers make greater social comparisons to moms who are similar to them.

• Idealized portrayals of motherhood on Instagram increase envy and state anxiety.

• Social media motherhood posts can be harmful to new mothers' mental health.

摘要

•Instagram posts idealize motherhood and parenting.•New mothers compare themselves to other mothers they see on Instagram.•New mothers make greater social comparisons to moms who are similar to them.•Idealized portrayals of motherhood on Instagram increase envy and state anxiety.•Social media motherhood posts can be harmful to new mothers' mental health.

论文关键词：Instagram,Mommy influencers,Motherhood portrayals,Social comparison,Social media

论文评审过程：Received 5 April 2022, Revised 16 June 2022, Accepted 25 July 2022, Available online 5 August 2022, Version of Record 12 August 2022.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107417