Social media influencers a double-edged sword, caution experts

Social media expert Niveen Al Sayyed said that social media influencers have created 'a new standard' of women's consumption. — Health vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com

AMMAN: Social media influencers can have negative impacts on the behaviours, thoughts and self-confidence of young women and girls, according to experts.

Recently, the UK-based Stylist magazine commissioned a report that found that 33% of women continued to follow influencers on social media even though they make them feel worse about themselves.