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Social Media Use, Body Shape Concern, and Self-Esteem Among Saudi Student Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study
Ferdinand Gonzales1, Reem Humaidi Alalawi1, Sumathi Robert Shanmugam2
1Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Higher social media use and body shape concerns are linked to lower self-esteem in Saudi student nurses. Interventions should combine media literacy with self-esteem building.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Social media use (SMU) is prevalent among students.
- Body shape concern (BSC) and self-esteem (SE) are critical factors in student well-being.
- Understanding the interplay of SMU, BSC, and SE is vital for mental health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associations between SMU, BSC, and SE in Saudi student nurses.
- To examine demographic differences in these variables.
- To test the moderating role of SE on the SMU-BSC relationship.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional correlational study of 324 Saudi student nurses.
- Data collected via Google Form using validated questionnaires for SMU, BSC, and SE.
- Statistical analyses included correlation, regression, and moderation analysis.
Main Results:
- Higher SMU and BSC were significantly associated with lower SE (p < 0.001).
- SMU and BSC were positively correlated (ρ = 0.393, p < 0.001).
- SE did not moderate the SMU-BSC relationship; both independently predicted BSC.
Conclusions:
- Findings indicate that increased social media engagement and body shape concerns negatively impact self-esteem among student nurses.
- Interventions should integrate media literacy education with strategies to enhance self-esteem.
- The study highlights the need for tailored mental health support for nursing students.
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