A recent study conducted by ID Crypt Global, a company specialising in digital identity security, has uncovered a concerning trend among young adults aged 18-25. The research indicates that a significant portion of this demographic feels compelled to modify their photographs before sharing them on social media platforms.
The survey, which involved 778 individuals within the specified age group, aimed to understand the prevalence and reasons behind the editing of personal images online. It was revealed that 33% of participants engage in altering their photos before posting them, with Instagram being the most common outlet for these doctored images, as reported by 83% of respondents. Tik-Tok followed distantly, with only 7% of the surveyed group using it for the same purpose.
