In bed with 'selfie': Why our photographic narcissism is becoming dangerous

Selfies are a reflection of who we are to ourselves and the world — but relentless selfie-taking accompanied with pleas for validation may point to issues of self worth and body image.

The term ‘selfie’ came about in 2005, and was first coined by Jim Krause in a book he wrote describing the advantages of selfies. They could be taken anywhere, anytime, and they are a convenient way to share yourself with the global world at large.