A new app has emerged over the last few years, gaining popularity among preteens. No doubt because the app markets itself as “Gen Alpha’s social media.”
Coverstar has the feel of TikTok, but with stricter community guidelines for content, zero tolerance for violations, and no direct messages. While it is perhaps “safer” than TikTok, what does an app that encourages young girls to put themselves on public display and compete for likes and follows actually do for their developing self-worth? Or for their future integrity?
In this episode, Kelly digs into the influencer economy and culture, and how this, specifically, is the crux of social media’s harm. Tragically, this economy of harm is thriving on Coverstar.
Articles referenced:
Brave Parenting Guide to Yope
Brave Parenting Guide to Coverstar
Reddit: r/apps
Pew Research: High School Seniors and Marriage
The Dark Side of Social Media Influencers: A Research Agenda for Analysing Deceptive Practices and Regulatory Challenges
The influencer effect: Current findings and future directions for research on social media influencers and body image
The Impact of Following Instagram Influencers on Women’s Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Disorder Symptoms
New Research on Church Attendance: Decline of Women or the Rise of Men?
Scripture referenced:
Galatians 5
Galatians 6:14
Philippians 3:3
2 Corinthians 10:12
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