Objectives:
This article aims to present a synthesis, through qualitative analysis, of selected quantitative studies that demonstrate the relationship between Instagram use and users' body image perception. These studies confirm such associations, with the phenomenon of Digital Body Dysmorphia being notably prominent. This involves a strong desire to resemble an edited image created with filters (Krasnova, H., Veltri, N. F., Eling, N., Buxmann, P., 2021, 390-396). R

Material and methods:
This article aims to present a synthesis, through qualitative analysis, of selected quantitative studies that demonstrate the relationship between Instagram use and users' body image perception. These studies confirm such associations, with the phenomenon of Digital Body Dysmorphia being notably prominent. This involves a strong desire to resemble an edited image created with filters (Krasnova, H., Veltri, N. F., Eling, N., Buxmann, P., 2021, 390-396). Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) manifests as excessive preoccupation with appearance, often centered on perceived defects in specific features (Babiec 2023).

Results:
Research indicates that women and young girls are particularly susceptible to decreased well-being due to comparisons with idealized body images seen on Instagram (Cohen, 2019, 104-107; Chae, 2017, 246-262; Tiggemann, M., Slater, A., 2014, 630-643). Men also experience reduced self-esteem and anxiety, comparing themselves to muscular, fit individuals featured on the platform (Daniel, S., Bridges, S. K., 2010, 493–508; Cohen, R., Newton-John, T., Slater, A., 2017, 1-14).

Conclusions:
Viewing carefully curated photos depicting "ideal" bodies and fashion can evoke feelings of inadequacy among users, which is especially dangerous during adolescence when identity and self-esteem are forming.