Scientists reveal why people like to take selfies

Selfies posted on social media sites have often been associated with seeking audience engagement, through clicks, comments and likes

US president Joe Biden takes a selfie while on a walkabout through Dundalk, Co Louth, during his trip to Ireland. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

People take selfies to capture the deeper meaning of their experience and not because of vanity, according to scientists.

Selfies, or self-portrait photographs, posted on social media sites such as Instagram have often been associated with seeking audience engagement, through clicks, comments and likes.