Although there is a voluminous literature on mass media effects on body image concerns of young adult women in the U.S., there has been relatively little theoretically-driven research on processes and effects of social media on young women’s body image and self-perceptions. Yet given the heav...
articles on the effects of social media use on well-being. Beyond synthesizing the state of the literature, the invited articles address key risk and resilience factors, such as self-esteem, cyberbullying, body image, and (romantic) relationships. Additionally, they discuss important mechanisms to...
Social media can also perform some pressure regarding body image and eating behavior, caused by the idealistic appearance shown there in a very visual way. Objectives: This review intends to identify the existing evidence regarding social media use, its impact on body image...
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A thematic analysis of 32 articles established the following emerging themes: body positivity, negative effects of social media, activism, makeup, and advertising. Opportunities for areas that require scholarly attention include culture and religion, gender, longitudinal studies and experiments, the need...
Social media marketing campaigns can vary in scope and complexity, ranging from short-term initiatives focused on specific events or promotions to long-term strategies aimed at building and maintaining a brand’s online presence. Successful campaigns often involve careful planning, creative execution, an...
of the world’s largest and most active social media populations, with over1 billion internet usersand more than900 million social media users. As a result, Chinese social media platforms have become a critical tool for businesses looking to engage with Chinese consumers and promote their brands....
Body image issues are another negative effect found in teens and social media use. Teenagers regularly exposed to manipulated photos can develop a negative self-image about their bodies, leading to — among other things — unhealthy eating habits and disorders like anorexia or bulimia. The American...
On social media, young adult women most frequently make upward appearance comparisons to peers and rarely compare their appearance to family (Fardouly & Vartanian, 2015; Fardouly, Diedrichs, Vartanian, & Halliwell, 2015). Cross-sectional research shows negative associations between body image and ...
“I want social media influencers to think about what they are putting on their platform - is it honest? Is it authentic? Is it too image focused?” “I have always been supportive of the benefits of the internet and for many children and young people it can open up worlds that would...