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Research papers on Social media and body image

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1. Social media, body satisfaction and well-being among adolescents: A mediation model of appearance-ideal internalization and comparison

   Hannah K. Jarman, Mathew D. Marques, Siân A. McLean, et al. · 2021 · Body Image · 198 citations

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2. Social media and body image: Relationships between social media appearance preoccupation, self-objectification, and body image

   Kyle M. Brasil, Callie E. Mims, Mary E. Pritchard, et al. · 2024 · Body Image · 51 citations

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3. Media ideals and early adolescents’ body image: Selective avoidance or selective exposure?

   Ann Rousseau, Steven Eggermont · 2018 · Body Image · 44 citations

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4. Social Media Effects Regarding Eating Disorders and Body Image in Young Adolescents

   Khushi Suhag, Shyambabu Rauniyar · 2024 · Cureus · 42 citations

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5. Factors affecting body image perception, social media addiction, and social media consciousness regarding physical appearance in adolescents

   Sevim Çimke, Dilek Yıldırım Gürkan · 2023 · Journal of Pediatric Nursing · 31 citations

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6. Digital social evaluation: Relationships between receiving likes, comments, and follows on social media and adolescents’ body image concerns

   Scott J. Fatt, Jasmine Fardouly · 2023 · Body Image · 28 citations

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7. ‘I wish my body looked like theirs!’: How positive appearance comments on social media impact adolescents' body dissatisfaction

   Nikol Kvardova, Hana Machackova, Hayriye Gulec · 2023 · Body Image · 10 citations

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8. Spanish validation of two social media appearance-related constructs associated with disordered eating in adolescents: The Appearance-related Social Media Consciousness scale (ASMC) and the Critical Thinking about Media Messages scale (CTMM)

   Marta Rojo, Lucía Beltrán-Garrayo, María del Camino del Blanco-Barredo, et al. · 2023 · Body Image · 10 citations

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9. A qualitative exploration of Belgian adolescents’ and young adults’ views on idealized and body positive content on social media

   Chelly Maes, Jasmine Fardouly, Laura Vandenbosch · 2025 · Body Image · 6 citations

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10. Hubungan Body Image, Intensitas Penggunaan Media Sosial, Kualitas Diet, Aktivitas Fisik dan Status Gizi pada Remaja: Correlations of Body Image, Social Media Intensity, Diet Quality, Physical Activity, and Nutritional Status in Adolescents

    Nazwa Aulia Rahman, Resa Ana Dina · 2025 · Jurnal Ilmu Gizi dan Dietetik · 1 citations

    Masa remaja merupakan periode kritis yang ditandai oleh perubahan biologis yang signifikan serta paparan luas terhadap standar tubuh ideal di media sosial, yang dapat mempengaruhi citra tubuh dan status gizi remaja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara intensitas penggunaan media sosial, citra tubuh, kualitas diet, aktivitas fisik, dan status gizi pada remaja di SMAN 1 Bogor. Studi ini menggunakan desain cross-sectional dengan 87 siswa yang dipilih melalui purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui pengukuran langsung, wawancara terstruktur, dan kuesioner. Data persepsi body image diukur menggunakan Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), intensitas penggunaan media sosial d

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11. Correlations Between Social Media Usage and Body Image Disturbance in Beijing Adolescents

    Lingyi Meng · 2026 · Social Sciences and Humanities

    This study examines the associations between social media usage habits and Body Image Disturbance (BID) among Beijing high school students. BID is a precursor to Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a severe health issue with onset typically during adolescence. Previous research found links between social media use and BID in Western populations, thought, there are only limited research existing regarding the Chinese adolescents, particularly in Beijing, while Beijing acts as a first-tier city that acts as a national trendsetter for social media and beauty standards in China. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to 100 Beijing high school students (grades 9–12), measuring five social media va

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12. Impact of Social Media Usage on Body Image Perception among Adolescents in Malawi

    Emmie Hajat · 2024 · American Journal of Arts, Social and Humanity Studies

    Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of social media usage on body image perception among adolescents in Malawi. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Exposure to idealized images and content often leads to body dissatisfaction and lower self-esteem. Adolescents frequently compare themselves to

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