I believe adult selfies to be the insecure (the core of narcissism, btw) fueling with attention and external validation of which they cannot get enough. As a result, seeking this continuous approval becomes a large part of their identity which is facilitated by social media. It's only going to get worse as more and more adults with insecurity issues are getting approval to troll for the feed every hour of every day and everyone else needs to be tolerant of it.
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Originally Posted by RF5BPilot
Maybe at some level, young folks feel somewhat lost and invisible. Many of them have electronic interests...which leave no markers of even having existed. Previous generations were encouraged to have interests that demonstrated abilities. How much can most kids do to cars these days? Build R/C stuff from scratch? Build electronic components? I can't remember the last young woman I met that showed off her sewing or craft skills....much less woodworking or car wrenching. I'm sure they're out there.
Sure, some may be an obsession with self. We all grew up with folks who never lost a chance to glance at themselves while passing a mirror or window. But some of this may simply be a simple version of, "I selfie, therefore I am."
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