Journal Analytica Islamica
Vol 14, No 1 (2025): ANALYTICA ISLAMICA

The Phenomenon of Using Face Filters in Finding Partners on Social Media

Lubis, Bella Yulisda (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Sazali, Hasan (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2025

Abstract

The use of face filters on social media has become part of a self-presentation strategy, especially in the context of finding a partner. This study investigates the motives, perceptions and impact of women’s use of face filters in building online relationships. The method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques with four informants, consisting of two unmarried women and two widows. The results of the study indicate that the reasons for using filters are related to the desire to appear more attractive, to increase self-confidence and as a form of self-expression. The informants’ perceptions of filters are divided into two views: as a form of manipulation and as a way to show the best version of themselves. In addition, it was found that unmarried women showed a greater tendency to rely on filters than widows.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

analytica

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education

Description

Journal Analytica Islamica: Journal of Islamic Sciences is a journal that includes the study of Islamic Thought, Islamic law, the Quran, the Hadis, Islamic Education, Islamic Economics and Islamic ...