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Celebrity and social media influence on youth smoking

Overview

A resurgence of cigarette smoking is being observed among younger populations, driven by celebrity influence and social media aesthetics. Initially, reports highlighted high-profile figures such as Madonna, Beyoncé, and Kylie Jenner using cigarettes as stylistic props in fashion-focused media, which sparked concerns regarding the normalization of smoking on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

As the trend evolved, experts identified a deeper cultural shift where smoking is being repositioned as a form of self-expression and identity construction. This phenomenon, sometimes referred to as the rise of ‘Cigfluencers’, aligns with the return of specific fashion aesthetics like ‘indie sleaze’. Researchers have noted that the cigarette is increasingly used as a symbol of nonchalance or rebellion against modern wellness culture, leading to academic documentation of how this glamorization may contribute to widespread normalization.

Entities

Trinity College Dublin

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Smoking trends rise among youth due to celebrity and social media influence

    Smoking is seeing a resurgence among youth, driven by celebrity influence, social media aesthetics, and a cultural shift toward using cigarettes as a form of self-expression and stylistic rebellion.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Celebrities revive cigarette trend among youth

    Celebrities are using cigarettes as fashion props, sparking public‑health worries that the visual appeal may entice youth to smoke.

Sources

mediafax.ro · newstalk.ie