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Sarman A, Çiftci N. Relationship between social media addiction and appearance-related social media consciousness in Turkish adolescents. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 76:99-105. [PMID: 38367477 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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PURPOSE This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between social media addiction and appearance-related social media consciousness in adolescents. DESIGN AND METHODS This study was conducted in a relational-cross-sectional-descriptive model. The population of the study consists of high schools located in a provincial center in the eastern of Turkey. Cluster sampling method was applied, and the study was completed with 1009 adolescents. The research data were collected by using personal information form, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale and Adolescents' Appearance-Related Social Media Consciousness Scale. RESULTS It was determined that the mean scores of adolescents' social media addiction and appearance-related social media consciousness were at a moderate level. It was determined that female adolescents had higher mean scores of social media addiction and appearance-related social media consciousness. The model established with structural equation modelling was found to be compatible with social media usage time, which was found to be related to the level of social media addiction and appearance-related social media consciousness. CONCLUSIONS It was found that there was a significant positive relationship between social media addiction and appearance-related social media consciousness. Time spent using social media was found to be a predictor of addiction and social media consciousness about appearance. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Pediatric nurses can educate adolescents about the potential risks of excessive use of social media and help them to act consciously. Suggest implementing school-based interventions to educate adolescents, especially females, about healthy social media use.
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- Abdullah Sarman
- Bingöl University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Campus 12000, Bingöl, Turkey.
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- Mus Alparslan University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Nursing, Campus 49100, Mus, Turkey.
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Wu Y, Kemps E, Prichard I. Digging into digital buffets: A systematic review of eating-related social media content and its relationship with body image and eating behaviours. Body Image 2024; 48:101650. [PMID: 38039952 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.101650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Recently, researchers have started investigating the influence of eating-focused social media content on viewers' body image and eating behaviour. The current systematic review collates the evidence for the relationship between exposure to eating-related social media content and people's body image, disordered eating, food consumption, and eating-related opinions. Following PRISMA guidelines, searches were conducted on five databases (i.e., Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest), resulting in 38 eligible studies that examined the link between eating-related content and body image, eating behaviour and/or viewers' perceptions. Evidence showed positive relationships between exposure to certain material on social media (e.g., fast-food advertisements, clean eating, eating videos) and body image concerns, disordered eating, and consumption of, or a willingness to consume the foods seen on social media; however, studies that focused on 'healthy food' content showed no such link. Viewers expressed mixed feelings towards content such as nutrition information and mukbang videos which record hosts eating a large amount of food. Future research would benefit from a consistent measure of exposure to different eating-related content. There is also a need for more experimental research to examine the impact of watching different types of eating videos on body image, disordered eating, and food consumption.
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- Yu Wu
- Flinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Health & Exercise Sciences, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Flinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- Flinders University, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Psychology, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Health & Exercise Sciences, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Flinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Wu Y, Xue Y, Zhao X, Han S, Wu W. Unravelling the veil of appearance anxiety: exploring social media use among Chinese young people. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:9. [PMID: 38167566 PMCID: PMC10759542 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01495-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between appearance anxiety and social media use among Chinese adolescents. Using a grounded theory approach, the study conducted two-round online interviews with ten Chinese university students and subsequently constructed a theoretical model of social media appearance anxiety among Chinese young people. The results of the study indicate that social media has a dual impact on appearance anxiety. On one hand, increased social media engagement amplifies appearance anxiety by shaping aesthetic standards and fostering comparative environments. On the other hand, diverse aesthetic perspectives and authentic presentations on social media partially alleviate appearance anxiety by promoting acceptance of unique appearances and boosting self-confidence. It is emphasized in this study that there should be an in-depth understanding of the dual impact and complicated relationship of social media on the daily lives of Chinese adolescents to further develop relevant strategies that promote healthy social media behavior among youth. Furthermore, this study calls for efforts to actively promote the healthy image and psychological well-being of adolescents while alleviating the negative impact of appearance anxiety and overall mental health. Such efforts are needed to ensure a positive and healthy development for the younger generation.
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- Yihan Wu
- School of Social Development, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Social Development, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Social Development, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Social Development, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Social Development, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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Engel E, Gell S, Heiss R, Karsay K. Social media influencers and adolescents' health: A scoping review of the research field. Soc Sci Med 2024; 340:116387. [PMID: 38039770 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Social media influencers (SMIs) have become an important source of health information for adolescents. However, the lack of expertise and commercial interests of SMIs pose challenges for adolescent health. To gain a better understanding of these challenges, this scoping review aimed to synthesize existing research on the role of SMIs in adolescent health. Using the PRISMA-ScR approach, we conducted a comprehensive search of eight databases and screened articles based on predefined criteria. The final sample included 51 articles published between 2012 and 2022. Results revealed inconsistent definitions and classifications of SMIs. The most common topics included appearance, nutrition, and substance use, while mental and sexual health topics were underrepresented. The ability of SMIs to establish trustworthy relationships with their followers was highlighted in the reviewed studies, shedding light on potential benefits and challenges for adolescent health. However, most studies focused on the negative roles of SMIs, such as the promotion of unrealistic body images, unhealthy diets, substance use, and inaccurate diagnosis and treatment advice. In addition, inappropriate advertising of unhealthy products (e.g., junk food, tobacco products and alcohol) was identified as a major challenge. The reviewed studies identified stricter regulation and improved social media and health literacy as important avenues for policy action. Less attention was given to the potential positive impact of SMIs and how to effectively include them in health promotion campaigns. In addition, the majority of studies were conducted in the Global North and relied on quantitative approaches, resulting in a lack of representation of minority populations and male adolescents.
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- Elena Engel
- University of Vienna, Department of Communication, Kolingasse 14-16, 1070 Vienna, Austria; MCI | The Entrepreneurial School©, Center for Social & Health Innovation, Universitätsstraße 15, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- University of Vienna, Department of Communication, Kolingasse 14-16, 1070 Vienna, Austria; MCI | The Entrepreneurial School©, Center for Social & Health Innovation, Universitätsstraße 15, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- MCI | The Entrepreneurial School©, Center for Social & Health Innovation, Universitätsstraße 15, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- University of Vienna, Department of Communication, Kolingasse 14-16, 1070 Vienna, Austria.
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Sun S, Chen S, Wang Z, Xiong Y, Xie S. Social Networking Site Use and Emotional Eating Behaviors among Chinese Adolescents: The Effects of Negative Social Comparisons and Perspective-Taking. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:768. [PMID: 37754046 PMCID: PMC10525161 DOI: 10.3390/bs13090768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Emotional eating has emerged as a significant disordered eating and public health concern among adolescents. Despite the widespread prevalence of social networking site (SNS) use among this population, research investigating the influence of SNS use on adolescent eating behaviors remains limited. This study is to examine the impact of SNS use on emotional eating among Chinese adolescents, with a specific focus on exploring the mediating role of negative social comparisons and the moderating effect of perspective-taking. Data were obtained through an online survey involving 778 middle school students in China. The findings indicate that SNS use exerts a positive influence on adolescents' engagement in emotional eating, with this association being mediated by the presence of negative social comparisons. Perspective-taking demonstrated a protective role in the context of adolescents' utilization of social media platforms. For individuals characterized by high levels of perspective-taking, the effects of SNS use on negative social comparisons are mitigated, subsequently reducing its impact on emotional eating.
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- Shan Sun
- Department of Psychology, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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Feng J, Chen J, Jia L, Liu G. Peer victimization and adolescent problematic social media use: The mediating role of psychological insecurity and the moderating role of family support. Addict Behav 2023; 144:107721. [PMID: 37119716 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2023.107721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Peer victimization is a serious risk factor for the development of problematic social media use (PSMU) among adolescents. However, little is known about the mediating and moderating mechanisms underlying this association. The current study tested whether psychological insecurity mediated the relation between peer victimization and PSMU, and whether this mediating process was moderated by family support among adolescents. A large sample of 1506 Chinese adolescents (Mage = 13.74 years, SD = 0.98) completed self-report measures regarding peer victimization, psychological insecurity, family support, and PSMU. After controlling for age, gender, and family economic status, results indicated that increased peer victimization was associated with higher psychological insecurity, which in turn predicted a greater incidence of PSMU. Moreover, family support moderated the first part of the mediation process, such that the relation between peer victimization and psychological insecurity was exacerbated for adolescents with high family support. This study advanced the current understanding of the mediating and moderating mechanisms associating peer victimization with PSMU among adolescents.
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- Ju Feng
- School of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, 321004 Jinhua, China; Intelligent Laboratory of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Crisis Intervention of Zhejiang Province, 321004 Jinhua, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, 321004 Jinhua, China
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- School of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, 321004 Jinhua, China; Intelligent Laboratory of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Crisis Intervention of Zhejiang Province, 321004 Jinhua, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, 321004 Jinhua, China.
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- School of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, 321004 Jinhua, China; Intelligent Laboratory of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Crisis Intervention of Zhejiang Province, 321004 Jinhua, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, 321004 Jinhua, China
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- School of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, 321004 Jinhua, China; Intelligent Laboratory of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Crisis Intervention of Zhejiang Province, 321004 Jinhua, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, 321004 Jinhua, China
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Yang L, Na L, Xiang Rui J. Effectiveness of web-based mindfulness program on college students with social network addiction. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33022. [PMID: 36862869 PMCID: PMC9981419 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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AIMS In this study a web-based mindfulness cultivation program was implemented to investigate its effectiveness on the addiction symptoms and negative emotions of college students with social network addiction. METHODS A total of 66 students were recruited and randomly divided into the intervention group or the control group. Participants in the intervention group received a web-based mindfulness cultivation program including the group training and self-cultivating. The primary outcome was addiction level, and the secondary outcome was anxiety, depression and perceived stress. Repeated measures analysis of variance were utilized to analyze the differences between the control and intervention group over the course of the intervention and the follow-up. RESULTS There were significant interaction effects on addiction level (F = 39.39, P < .00), anxiety (F = 31.17, P < .00), depression (F = 37.93, P < .00) and perceived stress (F = 22.04, P < .00). CONCLUSION A web-based mindfulness cultivation program could improve the addiction level and negative emotions of college students with social network addiction.
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- Li Yang
- Department of Nursing, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology, Heilongjiang, China
- *Correspondence: Lv Na, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology, Heilongjiang, China (e-mail: )
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- Department of Administration, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang, China
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