S1E2: Part 2: The Glamorization of Motherhood on Social Media with Dr. Kirkpatrick

We continue our interview with Dr. Kirkpatrick about her research on how the portrayal of motherhood on social media can impact new mothers' mental health and well-being. Dr. Kirkpatrick shares her experiences as a first-time mother and tips for using navigate social media in a healthy way. Notes: https://www.babycenter.com/mobile-apps The Mommy Myth: The Idealization of Motherhood and How It Has Undermined All Women by Susan J. Douglas & Meredith W. Michaels (2005) Free Press. References: Kirkpatrick, C. & Lee, S. (2022). Comparisons to picture-picture motherhood: How Instagram’s idealized portrayals of motherhood affect new mothers’ well-being. Computers in Human Behavior,137, 107417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107417 https://journalism.unl.edu/kirkpatrick-ciera The following music was used for this media project: Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license