A one-week break from social media is enough to significantly improve the body image and self-esteem of young women, research finds. The study is among the first to look at the effect of a social media break on body image and its benefits particularly for those who believe being thin is ideal. The study simply had half of its participants avoid using TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram for one week, while the others continued as normal. The results showed that young women who had abstained experienced large boosts in their self-esteem and body image.