Pinoy thirst trappers: Panimulang pagsipat at paglalarawan ng thirst trapping ng mga piling Filipinong YouTuber

Abstract YouTube is seen as a form of participatory culture. It has proven effective in providing a platform for people who are not only professionals in the field of media but also amateurs in video production. While the field of social media is constantly expanding, so is the usage of self-sexualization, which is now referred to as the thirst trap. Thirst trap is an example of a widely practiced selfie culture, or the capacity to upload images in order to attract people’s attention to their sexy bodies. This research is a preliminary investigation into the characterization of the thirst trap concept in YouTube. Using the concept of thirst trap in YouTube, this study aims to start a new discourse about self-sexualization. This study’s findings can be used to further the discourse on new media and self-sexualization.