FACTS ABOUT BODY IMAGE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

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Link Between Social Media & Body Image

… 9 The survey included 1000 men and women and focused on their body image confidence and the media. It found that 87% of women and 65% of men ⁽¹⁾ …

… Body image is closely linked to self-esteem. Low self-esteem in adolescents can lead to eating disorders early sexual activity substance use and suicidal ⁽²⁾ …

Social Media and Body Image: It’s Worse Than You Think

… 27 Research suggests that social media negatively affect body image and self-confidence. A healthcare institution known as the Florida House ⁽³⁾ …

… 25 Media Influence on Body Image The media can have a negative influence on body image. In fact a good deal of experimental research has shown ⁽⁴⁾ …

Social Media and Body Image: Negative and Positive Effects

… 19 Researchers concluded that more time spent on Facebook leads to more frequent body and weight comparisons and more negative feelings about one’s ⁽⁵⁾ …

… 18 In fact a study found that interacting with attractive influencers’ social media accounts led to worsened body image in young women ⁽⁶⁾ …

Social Media Use and Body Image Disorders – NCBI

… by B Jiotsa · · Cited by 44 — by B Jiotsa · · Cited by 44SCOFF+ group subjects had a significantly higher social media use (regarding both frequency and time spent) a significantly higher frequency of ⁽⁷⁾ …

… 21 Studies have found a correlation between the time spent on social media and a negative body image. The correlation is especially true when ⁽⁸⁾ …