Categories: All - algorithms - regulation - acceptance - adolescence

by Ciara Mahon 6 years ago

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The impact of social media on adolescent body image is significant, with a lack of content regulation contributing to negative perceptions. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to the influence of peers and media, often leading to appearance-focused concerns.

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Thematic Findings

Social Media problematic for Adolescent Body image

Males; Appearance focus in adolescence, functional in adulthood
Lack of regulation of content is problematic
More influenced by peers/media
Extensive use of social media

Achieving Body Acceptance (Protective)

Male acceptance - experiencing a romantic relationship
Female acceptance - general maturation
Improved body image through development by increased acceptance
Validation & acceptance motivates desire for body ideal

Promoting Body Image on Social Media

Need selective & protective filtering of content! (Social Media Literacy)
Body positive movement = limited effectiveness

Illusion of Control over Social Media use Outcomes

Extends distance of polarized extremes
Moderate/realistic comparisons= limited
Pushed extreme content
Designed to be addictive/manipulative
Personal control limited by algorithms
Cognitive processing of content
Mood/mindset
Susceptibility to body-related messages
Content selected to consume

Illusion of Attainability of Body Ideals

Appearance-focused feedback on self-generated content
Quantifiable appearance validation
Appearance comparisons
Celebs & Influencers

Only see idealized side

Subtopic

Most detrimental influences on body image

New: comparisons with Peers & Social Influencers
Visually compelling