This picture does not portray reality: developing and testing a disclaimer for digitally enhanced pictures on social media appropriate for Austrian tweens and teens

Research has shown that idealized beauty presented in mass media can have a detrimental effect on body satisfaction, and these images often stem from digital alterations. Consequently, countries like France Israel employ disclaimers inform viewers about the use of such modifications. Previous research, primarily conducted with adult women, pointed out are ineffective reducing perceived realism images, leading to negative effects women’s satisfaction. However, we know little effectiveness for tweens teens (TT). Using two-study design, firstly developed an adolescent-inspired disclaimer two cocreation workshops students (N = 47; aged 12–14 years). Secondly, examined this newly experimental setting 186; participants 10–19 We compared new existing one as well condition which there was no disclaimer. Results indicated rather unsuccessful way disclosing lack TT, underlining urgency developing more effective literacy measures. Impact summary a. Prior State Knowledge: Beauty ideals shaped by media, but set using digitally altered images. Some research indicates not balancing unrealistic among adults. b. Novel Contributions: This study focuses adolescents considers image alterations social media. In workshop adolescents, employed study. underline c. Practical Implications: Disclaimers sufficient measure. Yet, young audiences so frequently confronted perfected (particularly online), it seems crucial educate them practices specific programs.