Examining the Relationship Between Time Spent on Social Media Platforms and Body Image Concerns.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Research has suggested that a relationship may exist between frequent use of social networking sites (SNSs) and body dissatisfaction; however, there is a lack of research around newer SNS platforms with larger visual imprints, such as TikTok and Snapchat. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between time spent on different SNSs and body dissatisfaction.

Methods

An online survey was completed by 199 participants.

Results

A hierarchical linear regression did not reveal a significant relationship between overall time spent on SNSs and body dissatisfaction. A stepwise regression of time spent on individual SNSs revealed that only time spent on TikTok was significantly associated with body dissatisfaction.

Conclusion

The finding

SUBMITTER: Malhotra K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12862517 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature