Effects of fitspiration content on body image: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Fitspiration (also known as "fitspo") aims to inspire individuals to exercise and have healthy habits, but emerging research indicates that exposure to it can have a negative impact on body image. This study aims to analyze the relationship between individuals' exposure to fitspiration content and body image measures or associated variables (e.g., appearance comparison).

Materials and methods

A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed papers published in English between 2000 and August 2022 was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO and Google Scholar, based on the PICOS model. To be included, studies had to analyze the relationship between exposure to fitspiration content (I) and body image or associated variables (O) in adolescents and adults (P). Study methodological quality

SUBMITTER: Jeronimo F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9676749 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature