Lahore, Ms. Tahreem Nasir is set to present her Ph.D. dissertation on the effects of fitspiration imagery on social networking sites and its psychosocial risks among Pakistani youth. The public defense is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., taking place in the Edward Said Boardroom at the School of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

According to University of The Punjab, Nasir’s research delves into the body-image comparisons triggered by fitspiration imagery on social media platforms and identifies the related psychosocial risks among the youth in Pakistan. This timely study addresses the growing influence of social media on youth self-perception and mental health, offering insights into the broader implications of online content consumption.

The university extends an invitation to interested faculty members, MPhil, and Ph.D. scholars to attend the public defense, signaling the significance of Nasir’s research within the academic community and its potential contribution to understanding the complex dynamics of social media and body image among young people.