Half of the social media users have compared themselves with the others on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

One study found that people see how they stack up when it comes to vacations, weight loss, and trendy clothing.

Relationships, home renovations, and career developments are other ways adults see how they’re doing on social media, while weddings, hairstyles, and back gardens also make the list.

And nearly one in five (17%) feel pushed to live the “perfect life” because of social media, although more than half (52%) admit that people only post things they want others to see on their profiles. .

As a result, 22% of the 2,000 social media users surveyed are embracing the “Instagram vs Reality” trend and believe that no one’s life is as perfect as it seems online.



Holidays and travel are the main topic that people compare to others online about.

Emma Wright of RESCUE UNITED KINGDOMwho commissioned the research said: “While there are a lot of good things about social media, they can also be a great source of pressure and stress.

“When we look at the lives of other people through a filtered and curated lens, it is natural that we begin to confront our own lives and feel we are not up to par.

“But it’s very important not to get carried away by what we see online and to remember that life paints a much bigger picture.”

The study also found that a quarter of respondents are likely to post about the foods they cooked, the books they read, and the TV shows they saw.

And two in ten are likely to post photos of their wedding day, or even of deceased family members.

Nearly two-thirds (64%) compare themselves to their current friends and family groups on social media, while 48% are often obsessed with online celebrity profiles.

But while 22% feel inspired to use social media, a quarter admit to feeling embarrassed.

As a result, 26% felt the need to eat healthier and one in five were inspired to redecorate their home.



More than a third of parents worry about their children comparing themselves to others on social media

17% also felt the need to buy their home after seeing where others live on social media and 15% thought about buying a new car.

Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram are among the most popular social media platforms, with the average person spending 57 minutes a day online.

But this left many problems finding time for exercise (37%), personal well-being (34%), and time for family (30%).

Although 42% of people surveyed via OnePoll are satisfied with their current lifestyle, the study also found that one in five people (19%) admitted seeing how others seemingly live on social media and make you rethink your own. routine.

And more than a third (35%) of people with children fear that their children will confront others in the future.

For this reason, 39% think it’s important to show the real side of parenting, as well as all the perfect moments online.

Emma Wright of RESCUE UK added: “Social media can make people feel like they have to share every part of their life. But life isn’t a perfect Instagram feed.

“True balance is not about lengthening our days to do more activities so that we end up multitasking to our limits; rather it is about creating time for ourselves for our personal well-being. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup. “

TOP 25 TOPICS PEOPLE COMPARE WITH OTHERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

  1. holidays / travel
  2. Weight loss / muscle gain
  3. fashion / costumes
  4. couples
  5. Clean / tidy houses
  6. Home renovations
  7. Careers
  8. To compose
  9. Wedding
  10. Hair styles / haircuts
  11. new real estate ads
  12. gardens
  13. Others in bathing suits
  14. The interiors, for example, organized shelves
  15. cook / bake
  16. engagement announcements
  17. Holidays, for example, balloon arches
  18. studies / education
  19. cars
  20. pregnancy announcements
  21. children’s achievements
  22. Sporting skills
  23. birth stories
  24. Smiling children for photos
  25. Babies learn to walk / talk