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Many of us suspect that the beautiful, often highly-edited images of people we see on social media make us feel worse about our own bodies. But what does the research say?
2 maj 2024 · Social media can influence your body image — sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Although some social media content can perpetuate a negative body image, other content can...
16 lis 2019 · This study aimed to experimentally investigate the effect of exposure to ‘Instagram vs reality’ images on women’s body dissatisfaction and appreciation. ‘Instagram vs reality’ images were compared with idealized images seen on Instagram, as well as to more natural images.
6 maj 2024 · Research has shown a correlation between exposure to idealized body images in media and the prevalence of eating disorders among women.
1 cze 2022 · Body-positive content has conditional positive effects on body image. This review presents recent trends in social media and body image research, with a particular focus on different social media platforms, features unique to social media, and potentially positive content for body image.
22 mar 2020 · A growing body of research on the media’s effects on body image suggests that media of different forms plays a vital role in shaping people’s body image concerns and behavioral intentions.
25 cze 2024 · In this research brief, we seek to explore the effects of popular media formats (e.g., social media) on the development of social comparison and body image, as well as steps that can be taken to protect children as they interact with traditional media and online social platforms.
