New research published in Computers in Human Behavior provides evidence that heightened self-objectification — where women view their bodies as objects for external judgment — is linked to hostile attitudes towards selfies posted by other women. This hostility is especially pronounced when the selfie posters are perceived as seeking attention. Nearly 4.5 billion people worldwide are engaged with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, which serve as stages for self-expression and social interaction. Selfies, or self-portraits taken with a smartphone or camera, have bec…