There are millions of users on social networksespecially in Instagramwho are dedicated to watching stories, reels and photos but without generating their own content.
This attitude is not new and is related to personal preferences, cultural changes and psychological tendencies.
The reasons why many users never post photos or videos on Instagram. Photo: Freepik.According to the psychologiststhere are different reasons why some people come into the office every day. Instagram but they never post photos or videos:
Fear of criticism
Share content both on Instagram As in the rest of the networks, it implies that friends, family and strangers give their opinions.
It is common for some users to feel uncomfortable showing their daily lives, even more so in a context of constant comparison such as social networks.
The independent organization that manages the website HelpGuide.orgreference in mental health, explains that «comparing oneself unfavorably with others in social networks «It can be due to low self-esteem and can even have patterns of eating disorders.»
Sometimes, out of fear of criticism, users do not post anything to protect themselves. Photo: Freepik.Being afraid of criticism, of what they will say and of not meeting the imposed beauty standards, they decide not to upload photos or videos to your profile to avoid the pressure of social judgment.
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) explains that «online social pressure can damage self-esteem,» especially in young people and adolescents.
«Passivity, then, can function as a defense mechanism against the vulnerability involved in showing one’s private life,» he maintains.
silent spectator
Despite not publishing anything on his profile Instagramremain active on the social network. They visit other accounts, like photos, and reels and sometimes they make comments.
Social psychology explains that this is the position of a «silent spectator» and emphasizes the idea that participating in Instagram It does not necessarily imply showing.
Some people only like other posts. Photo: Freepik.
They have a reserved profile
For many users, not posting photos or videos to their account Instagram It represents a way of taking care of your private life and maintaining a more reserved profile.
According to specialists in social behaviorthis attitude is usually related to introverted people or those who seek to maintain a small circle of trust.
So, these users choose not to show their daily lives or thoughts on this social network to protect themselves from digital overexposure.
They value their privacy
Instead of being on permanent display in your Instagramthese users choose to give more importance to observing and selecting.
They seek to demonstrate that social networks are not only for producing content, but also for watching, analyzing and choosing the exact moment in which to become visible on their accounts.
