Virtual (Self) Reflection: Frequent Videoconferencing Usage Is Uniquely Associated With Body Dissatisfaction and Dietary Restraint Symptoms Among Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examined the relationship between videoconferencing usage frequency for work/study purposes and eating disorder (ED)-related symptoms, focusing on psychological factors that may heighten vulnerability to such concerns in appearance-focused interactions.

Method

Australia-based participants (N = 1820; 76% female; Mage = 20.28, SD = 4.43) completed an online survey assessing videoconferencing usage frequency for work/study, ED-related symptoms (body dissatisfaction, disordered eating [DE], depression), and psychological factors (appearance-based rejection sensitivity [appearance-RS], self-objectification, body-ideal internalization). Participants were categorized as higher-frequency users (multiple times per week or more; n = 1334; 73%) or lower-frequency u

SUBMITTER: Portingale J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12319137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature