The Selfie Obsession (Infographic)

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Woman taking selfie

There are 93 million selfies taken each day. If films are still used, it would equate to 2,583,333 rolls of film.

3 out of 10 photos taken by people 18-24 are selfies. They are no longer a phenomenon, selfies are now an obsession.

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No matter which shape, size or social setting, one this is clear: Image is everything, as 36 percent of selfies are altered or enhanced to remove blemishes, enrich skin tone and present the ideal image of ourselves.

And, here in lies the question: Are selfies promoting a narcissistic culture? Take a look at the infographic below which exploring this topic furthermore.

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Infographic credit: Rawhide Boys Ranch