The first chapter provides an overview of the project. The specific subsections of this chapter will vary, depending on the subject matter. In general, the first chapter should include the following information:
This project will explore possible connections between excessive use of social media and selfbody image in women. Does excessive use of social media affect self-body image in women?
Excessive use of social media affects self-body image in women. Independent variable tested is
the amount of time female subjects spend on social media.
How to test this: NU library, Peer reviewed Journals, articles and data.
Theory one: Conflict theory, these theorists believe that social media serves to reinforce the
distance and discord between genders, different races and ethnicities and social classes, rather
than promoting social harmony.
Theory two: Symbolic interaction Theory: This theory seeks for patterns of use of social
media and individuals. As in social media, the patterns and familiarize themselves with
vocabulary and symbols people use to convey.