Soy IT bullying a suicidal 18 year old

[Lazyandtalentless]

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He didn’t say anything hateful and bigoted. He feels insecure about his race, many ethnic people do. God forbids someone to feel insecure.

 

[SuperKanga.Belgrade]

They should rename it to Incelqueers

 

[HONKLERedux]

dnr

 

[glutty]

Poor kid, I'd never take advice from reddit anyway.
It's almost always BS.

 

[Lazyandtalentless]

“You need therapy. Clear skin doesn’t matter at all! “

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[outerdarkness]

Those ghouls are far more hateful and disgusting than anyone posting here.

 

[Lazyandtalentless]

Psychosocial judgements and perceptions of adolescents with acne vulgaris: A blinded, controlled comparison of adult and peer evaluations - PMC

The purpose of the current survey was to evaluate how teenagers and adults view teens with acne as compared to those with smooth, clear skin. We also surveyed teens and adults about their experiences with acne. We hypothesized that teens with acne ...

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1. Study Purpose and Hypothesis​

The study aimed to objectively evaluate how both teenagers and adults perceive adolescents with acne compared to those with clear skin. The core hypothesis was that teens with acne would be perceived more negatively than those with clear skin.

2. Methodology​

a. Design​

• Blinded, controlled survey using digitally altered photographs of teens (with and without acne).
• Two surveys:
  1. Perception Survey: Respondents (teens and adults) viewed images and gave impressions, without any mention of acne.
  2. Experience Survey: Respondents answered questions about their own (or their teen’s) experiences with acne.

b. Sampling​

• Total sample size: 2,008 (1,002 adults, 1,006 teens)
• Diversity: Images included males and females of Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic ethnicity.
• Randomization: Each participant saw 3 randomly selected images (either 1 clear + 2 acne or 2 clear + 1 acne).

c. Blinding​

• Crucially, acne was not mentioned in the survey to avoid response bias.

3. Key Findings: Perceptions​

a. First Impressions​

• Skin was the first thing noticed: 65% of teens and 75% of adults.
• Teens with acne were more likely to be perceived as:
  • Shy (Teens: 39%, Adults: 43%)
  • Nerdy (31%, 21%)
  • Stressed (24%, 20%)
  • Lonely (23%, 22%)
  • Boring (15%, 6%)
  • Unkempt (13%, 7%)
  • Unhealthy (12%, 8%)
  • Introverted (9%, 23%)
  • Rebellious (7%, 5%)

b. Social Attributes​

• Friendship likelihood:
  • Teens: 59% likely to be friends with clear skin vs. 44% with acne.
• Posting on social media:
  • Teens: 58% likely to post a photo with clear-skinned peer vs. 41% with acne.
• Yearbook titles:
  • "Best looking": 18% (clear) vs. 5% (acne)
  • "Best dressed": 20% (clear) vs. 10% (acne)
• Dating:
  • Teens: 59% thought clear-skinned teens were likely dating vs. 34% with acne.
• Leadership:
  • Teens: 49% saw clear-skinned as leaders vs. 29% with acne; 71% with acne seen as followers.
• Bullying:
  • 60% of teens thought peers with acne were likely to be bullied vs. 33% with clear skin.

c. Extracurriculars and Social Activities​

• Group activities: Teens with clear skin were more likely to be seen as participating in group sports, going out with friends, and going to movies.
• Academic clubs: Teens with acne were more likely to be associated with academic clubs, chess club, or technical clubs.

d. Academic and Professional Perceptions​

• GPA: No major differences, but a slight trend toward higher GPAs for clear-skinned teens.
• College prospects: Similar, but slightly higher for clear-skinned teens.
• Job prospects (adults only):
  • 79% likely to hire clear-skinned teen for a job vs. 62% with acne.
  • 54% likely to hire as babysitter (clear) vs. 44% (acne).
• Professional success: Both groups rated clear-skinned teens as more likely to be successful.

4. Key Findings: Self-Reported Experiences​

a. Teenagers with Acne​

• Embarrassment: 64% felt embarrassed by their acne.
• Puberty: 55% thought acne was the hardest part of puberty.
• Self-confidence: 71% reported lower self-confidence or shyness.
• Social difficulties:
  • 43% had trouble finding dates.
  • 24% had difficulty making friends.
  • 21% reported challenges at school.
  • 7% had trouble getting a job.

b. Importance of Appearance​

• Teens: 92% said appearance was important (41% extremely, 51% somewhat).
• Adults (about their teens): 92% said appearance was important.

5. Interpretation and Implications​

a. Social Stigma and Stereotyping​

• Acne is highly stigmatized: Both peers and adults attribute negative stereotypes to teens with acne (shy, lonely, less attractive, less socially active).
• First impressions are dominated by skin condition.
• Teens with acne are seen as more likely to be bullied and less likely to be leaders or socially successful.

b. Psychological Impact​

• Internalization: Teens with acne internalize negative perceptions, leading to embarrassment, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal.
• Long-term effects: The study references literature showing that acne-related psychological distress can persist into adulthood and is associated with increased depression and, in rare cases, suicidal ideation.

c. Societal and Evolutionary Context​

• Evolutionary psychology: The preference for clear skin is deeply rooted in evolutionary signals of health and fertility.
• Cultural reinforcement: Modern society continues to equate clear skin with positive traits (health, attractiveness, success).

d. Clinical and Educational Relevance​

• Early intervention: The findings support early and aggressive treatment of acne to mitigate psychosocial harm.
• Awareness: Educators and clinicians should be aware of the profound social and emotional impact of acne on adolescents.

6. Conclusion​

The study provides robust, empirical evidence that acne has a significant negative effect on the way adolescents are perceived by both their peers and adults. This bias extends to assumptions about personality, social life, leadership, and even employability. The internalization of these perceptions by teens with acne leads to lower self-esteem and real-world social disadvantages, underlining the importance of addressing both the medical and psychosocial aspects of acne in adolescence.
References:

• Ritvo E, Del Rosso JQ, Stillman MA, La Riche C. Psychosocial judgements and perceptions of adolescents with acne vulgaris: A blinded, controlled comparison of adult and peer evaluations. Biopsychosoc Med. 2011;5:11. doi:10.1186/1751-0759-5-11