Instagram Ethics

Why do you use Instagram?

• To show everyone my daily activities

• To communicate with my friends from school

• To look for recipes

• To spy on people

Answer explanation

Research shows that adolescents use Instagram to communicate with their friends. Also, the three main reasons are:

Authenticity

Social Approval

Image Control

Ozcan et al. (2013) explains the factors of a body-cathexis are self-esteem, self-confidence and self-acceptance, both conscious and unconscious feelings may affect social and emotional states of an individual.

What do you like about Instagram?

• I like looking at pictures

• It's easy to use

• It's free

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Features such as photo and video sharing, filters, free, connecting with others, latest trends, feedback, real time communication

What do you dislike about Instagram?

• It is boring.

• It is hard to use.

• Instagram can make some people depressed and anxious.

• It's free.

Answer explanation

Research says that some adolescents may feel anxiety and depression, especially the vulnerable ones. Instagram use may negatively affect self-efficacy which drives human behavior which is important in mental health (Yardimici & Basbakkal, 2010)

What is the most important question you should ask yourself before posting on Instagram?

• Who is my audience?

• Does this post reveal my private information?

• Is my post reflecting my authentic self?

• Why am I posting this?

Answer explanation

Three factors why adolescents use Instagram: social validation, authenticity and image control (Hernandez-Serrano et al, 2022)

What should you consider when someone is befriending or want to follow you on Instagram?

• Make sure they know your personal information

• Make sure they are someone you know

• Make sure they are friends with your parents or guardians

• Make sure they know how to use Instagram

What should you be aware of in the privacy settings of Instagram?

• Your location is turned off

• Your phone number is posted

• Your credit card is saved on file

• Your profile picture is perfect

Which of the following is NOT a risk in using Instagram?

• Vulnerable adolescents rely on "likes"

• Your privacy can be compromised

• Cyberbullying and gossip can happen

• You can see how celebrities live

Which of the following statement is true about adolescents' Instagram post?

• Adolescents always use filters on their photos.

• They care about being authentic.

• They don't care about their friends' posts.

• They post their private and personal information all the time.

Answer explanation

Reasearch says that adolescents do not care about how many likes or dislikes are on their posts.

They do not use filters on their photos, instead they care about being authentic and sharing their own pictures. They use Instagram to communicate with their peers.

Why do you use Instagram and not Facebook or Twitter?

How do you think using Instagram can be used positively in education, such as supporting the school habits of: think, work, collaborate, communicate, contribute?