Since social media came into our lives, we have started to share it with people in the way we want to show ourselves. For example, most people do not want to share their sad state on social media, which leads to a fake life after a while. So what exactly is duck syndrome caused by this condition?
According to psychologists, he does not show the real life he lives on social media, and he always looks better. perfect Those who show are experiencing the exemplary syndrome.
The people who follow them certainly don’t know the inside of their lives. That these people are ‘They don’t understand me’ He doesn’t want to open himself up to other people. Let’s look at the details about this syndrome together.
In fact, people make a lot of effort to make their lives look perfect.
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Contrary to what is seen, what is done to get the admiration of the other on social media requires a great effort. This is just like a duck moving its fins in the deep water. But since ducks glide smoothly on the water, no one sees their effort in the depths. This syndrome was first described at Stanford University. in your students is seen. According to experts, students struggle with academics, internships, social projects and other responsibilities while at school. In short, in an achievement-oriented university like Stanford, you might think that they are crushed under this high expectation of success.
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This definition has emerged because students actually hide their inner depression and thinking that they are not good enough from others. Because in institutions like this, where everyone is successful, failure Even talking about it is not welcome. Students who think that a suitable environment is not created for them to be talked about may be forced to fall under the influence of this syndrome. This syndrome is not yet one of the pathologies diagnosed in the fifth (DSM-5) edition of the DSM, the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. Therefore, the data on this subject are based on the opinions and studies of experts in the field of psychology.
The person can compare himself to others too much.
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According to psychologists, the detail that most affects the person with duck syndrome ‘others’. These people always think that others are better than them. Those who suffer from this condition also have a fear of criticism, as observed by psychologists. They think that they are constantly subjected to a performance test by others in the environments they work in. They may feel as if the weight of life is always on their shoulders and therefore they are constantly struggling.
This syndrome can trigger these more if the person has anxiety and depression.
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People who experience this problem may have grown up in a family environment that we can call an excessive obsession with success in their early childhood. According to psychologists, one of the parents or caregivers is also likely to be overprotective. Thus, the person has a lot of success. value loading status can be seen.
Social media is a suitable environment to give the impression that everything is achieved without struggle and effort.
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Surfing social media, late at night in the library they are studying You can see the images of the people claiming. However, maybe these people got very low grades in the exam and may be sleeping in the library to make up for it. So what you see all the time does not mean that those people are very successful individuals.
Since no one sees their failures as something to be proud of, they may not share them on social media. This creates the need to filter failures and show them to others that way. Like this to psychologists According to her, the fact that you look at others and feel like you’re inadequate and wasted actually comes from the fact-filtering feature of social media.
Here’s what scientific studies say about it…
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According to studies, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and schizophrenia may occur more frequently at younger ages when identity development is intense. In this regard, experts believe that the university has a high level of mental health. risky It means a period. Because in this period, it is seen that young people who are just starting to find their own selves are more prone to deteriorate their psychology under academic pressure, alcohol or substance use, and new socialization environments.
In a study conducted in 2020 on the mental health impact of COVID-19, 500 undergraduate students are interviewed. Then, it is seen that 85% of the students stated that they experienced intense anxiety and stress during this period. In short, only 21% of the students surveyed psychological support It looks like he’s trying to get it.
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In another study conducted in 2015 that measured the psychology of young people, it was found that of 80,000 students, 86% felt extremely overwhelmed and 32% were unable to focus on their studies due to depression. In fact, young people not seeking support The social reason behind it may be based on the perception of individualism built with the modern period. Individuals are expected to be strong, successful, intelligent and autonomous. In addition, they are asked to put on these features and struggle within the capitalist system. Thus, people can think that it would be better to deal with the problems they experience alone.
Students are expected to pass the exams with the highest rank and compete with each other. Thus, these young people are aware of the psychological collapse they experience because of their efforts, by others. failure He may prefer to be introverted so that he is not called a spy. At this point, experts in the field of psychology need to do more work to instill in people who need support not hesitate to seek support. So, have you ever tried to show yourself different from what you are on social media? If you have such an experience, you can share it with us in the comments.
Resources: Psych Central, Psych News, Aline Better
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