Predictors of "Liking" Three Types of Health and Fitness-Related Content on Social Media: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence and young adulthood are key periods for developing norms related to health behaviors and body image, and social media can influence these norms. Social media is saturated with content related to dieting, fitness, and health. Health and fitness-related social media content has received significant media attention for often containing objectifying and inaccurate health messages. Limited research has identified problematic features of such content, including stigmatizing language around weight, portraying guilt-related messages regarding food, and praising thinness. However, no research has identified who is "liking" or "following" (ie, consuming) such content.

Objective

This exploratory study aimed to identify demographics, mental health, and substance u

SUBMITTER: Carrotte ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4642410 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature