Gather cars, exotic trips and branded clothes are increasingly portrayed in social networks as a “normal life.” Psychologists warn: such, often healed content in young people in BiH creates unrealistic expectations, a sense of lower value and risk of anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Behind perfectly mounted posts, experts say, often standing sponsorships, borrowed props or debts. The comparisons with other people “Highlights” often leads to the conclusion “There is something wrong with me,” especially in those who still build identity. The result is the weakening of real work values and strengthening consumerism – is measured what you have, and not what you know.
Sociologists also expire the economic effect: the part of the young instead of education and gradual advancement requires fast shortcuts – from risky jobs to emigration. According to research from the University in the region, more than 60% of young people feel pressure to “live better” than their budget allows, the Večernji list is transmitted by the Budget.
Media literacy in schools: Critical reading of the content, distinguishing advertisements from reality.
Work on personal values: self-confidence that does not depend on material.
Open Domestic / School Talks: Normalize the realistic goals and tempo of progress.
Social networks can be useful – for learning, network and business – but a “luxury that looks easy” is most carefully directed by staff. The real plan, patience and skills are worth more in the long run more than any filter.
