Senior Project Interview

Interviewer: Stephanie Kim
Interviewee: Carissa De La Cuesta

1. What is your point of view on society's influence on teens (people)?
I think young girls try to look older, they've lost self-respect and most don't see that it'll affect their future, I think it will.

2. Do you think photos are over-edited?
Yes, nothing is natural anymore, even us ourselves edit our pictures. We don't look like how we do online.

3. What do you think people/advertisers should do about it to help prevent issues?
They should have the raw picture, it'll influence them as well, they should use the real picture.

4. Do you know anyone who has gone to great extents to look "perfect"?
Yes, my sister's friend has been through anorexia.

5. Have these images ever made you feel bad about your appearance?
Yes, always.

6. Is there a specific ad that generally affects you? Your mentality?
All Victoria's Secret ads!

7. Do you think that advertisers overlook the psychological issues they cause?
Definitely, advertisers don't think about what they generally advertise, they want to grab attention, they can care less about who it affects mentally.

8. How do you feel when seeing these beautiful people in ads?
I always tell myself to get fit and I feel like I should as well as want to be like them at times.

9. Do you think it's "unfair" for advertisers to be unable to advertise the way they want, just because of some people?
I don't think it's "unfair" but they really should put into consideration the people viewing the ads.

10. Do you feel as though you should be beautiful in order to be successful?
I feel in today's society they only hire attractive people. Places like Hollister or Abercrombie are really picky on the type of people they hire.