Romantiziranje psihički bolesti i poremećaja kroz društvene medije

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): Romanticizing mental illness and disorders through social media
• Author: Sara Kalogjera
• Mentor: Ivana Greguric (mentor)
• Committee member: Ivana Greguric (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Croatian Studies; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-06, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Information and Communication Sciences; Communicology

Abstract

Romantizacija psihičkih poremećaja putem društvenih medija postala je sve izraženiji fenomen u suvremenom društvu. Platforme poput TikToka, Instagrama i Tumblra često prikazuju mentalne bolesti na način koji ih čini privlačnima, predstavljajući ih kao znak intelekta, kreativnosti ili osobne jedinstvenosti. Takvi prikazi iskrivljuju stvarnu prirodu ovih stanja i potiču pogrešne percepcije, što može dovesti do trivijalizacije stvarnih iskustava osoba s mentalnim poremećajima. Mladi koji konzumiraju ovakav sadržaj često razvijaju nerealna očekivanja, što može rezultirati samodijagnostikom, neprikladnim pristupom liječenju ili oklijevanjem u traženju stručne pomoći. Ovaj rad istražuje načine na koje društveni mediji doprinose romantizaciji mentalnih bolesti, posljedice koje taj fenomen ima na percepciju mentalnog zdravlja među mladima te predlaže strategije za odgovornije prikazivanje ovih stanja s ciljem smanjenja stigme i promoviranja realističnog razumijevanja mentalnog zdravlja.

Abstract (english)

The romanticization of mental disorders through social media has become an increasingly prominent phenomenon in contemporary society. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Tumblr often depict mental illnesses in a way that makes them seem appealing, portraying them as signs of intellect, creativity, or personal uniqueness. Such representations distort the true nature of these conditions and foster misconceptions, which can lead to the trivialization of the real experiences of people with mental disorders. Young people who consume this content often develop unrealistic expectations, which can result in self-diagnosis, inappropriate approaches to treatment, or hesitation in seeking professional help. This paper explores how social media contributes to the romanticization of mental illnesses, the consequences this phenomenon has on the perception of mental health among young people, and suggests strategies for more responsible portrayals of these conditions to reduce stigma and promote a realistic understanding of mental health.

• Keywords: Romantizacija; psihički poremećaji; društveni mediji; mentalno zdravlje; TikTok; Instagram; trivijalizacija; mladi
• Keywords (english): Romanticization; mental disorders; social media; mental health; TikTok; Instagram; trivialization; youth
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:111:146000
• Study programme: Title: Communication Sciences (Double Major); Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) komunikologije (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) komunikologije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-11-11 13:21:41