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The Impact of Social Media on Body Image Perception in Young People
Natalia Czubaj1, Martyna Szymańska1, Beata Nowak1
1Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 41902 Bytom, Poland.
Background:
Social media can significantly impact body image perception among adolescents.
Objective:
This study examines how exposure to fitspiration content relates to body esteem, with a focus on gender differences and BMI.
Methods:
A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 211 participants using validated instruments (Body Esteem Scale, A. Sobczak's silhouette scale). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests.
Results:
Exposure to athletic images decreased self-esteem in 37% of participants, particularly among women (p = 0.004). Gender significantly influenced the tendency to compare oneself with athletic individuals (p = 0.02). BMI was not significantly associated with body image perception (p = 0.05).
Conclusions:
Gender-specific patterns in social media-related body image perception highlight the need for targeted interventions to mitigate negative impacts among young adults.
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