Social media shapes truth and body‑image concerns in Hungary and Romania

A Hungarian talk show examined how people distort truth, citing the ease of “fuscating reality” in the age of social media and artificial intelligence. Guests noted that even well‑intentioned “little lies” often stem from fear, conformity or the desire to fit in, and they urged greater honesty despite modern pressures.

In Romania, psychologist Vitus‑Bulbuk Emese warned that social‑media pressure is intensifying body‑image and eating‑disorder problems among adolescents. She emphasized that these issues now appear at younger ages and affect both girls and boys, stating, “A testképzavarral kapcsolatos jelenségek egyre kisebb életkorban bukkannak fel, és ami fontos: ma már nemcsak a lányokat érintik.” Both discussions highlight the growing mental‑health impact of online platforms.