Different Categories of Social Media Use and Their Association With Body Image Among Adolescents in 42 Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Social media has become integrated into adolescents' lives and influences body image perceptions. Our study examined four patterns of social media use (SMU): non-active, active, intensive, and problematic. We hypothesised that intensive SMU and problematic SMU would be associated with negative body image (negative subjective body weight) and over/underestimated body weight congruence, compared to non-active and active SMU. In addition, we expect these associations to be stronger for girls.

Methods

Data from 190,892 respondents aged 11, 13, and 15 from 42 countries involved in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study were analysed.

Results

Findings revealed higher rates of intensive or problematic SMU among adolescents who perceived themselves as t

SUBMITTER: Boniel-Nissim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11252497 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature