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Using Social Media to Understand Web-Based Social Factors Concerning Obesity: Systematic Review
Chuqin Li1, Adesoji Ademiluyi1, Yaorong Ge1
1University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States.
JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
|March 7, 2022
Summary
Social media significantly influences obesity. This review highlights how gender, social support, and stigma on social platforms impact weight management and healthy lifestyles. Understanding these factors is key for public health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Digital Health
Background:
- Obesity is influenced by social factors, with social media's role being under-researched.
- Social media platforms are increasingly used for sharing health-related behaviors like dieting and exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review web-based social factors associated with obesity research.
- To analyze the impact of social media interactions on obesity-related behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies from PubMed, ACM, and ScienceDirect up to July 5, 2019.
- Analysis of 50 eligible studies out of 1608 identified.
- Application of a socioecological model to understand social factors' impact.
Main Results:
- Ten types of web-based social factors were identified.
- Individual-level factors include gender, affecting obesity behaviors.
- Interpersonal-level factors like social support and stigma were prevalent.
Conclusions:
- Social media interactions offer insights into obesity.
- Gender and social support are key factors influencing web-based obesity behaviors.
- Understanding social media's role is crucial for promoting healthy lifestyles.
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