By Daniel Wu Nov. 2, 2025 For the last 30 years, increased availability and use of social media have caused millions of adolescents to be exposed to thinness ideals. 67% of teens today say they use TikTok, with 16% of them saying they use it constantly. This marks a massive increase in teenage exposure to social media compared to the past. In just 2 years, the use of social media among teens has increased by 17%, surpassing the percent increase in four years prior.  However,