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The Impact of Social Media on Body Image Perception in Young People

Natalia Czubaj, Martyna Szymańska, Beata Nowak, Mateusz Grajek
Nutrients Summary & key facts 2025 13 citations

This study surveyed 211 young adults about exposure to “fitspiration” or athletic images on social media and how that related to their body esteem. It found 37% of participants said such images lowered their self-esteem, with women more likely to report this (p = 0.004) and gender also linked to…

Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior Eating Disorders and Behaviors Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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