Influence of social networking site use on body image disturbances among young women in China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13917643 |
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| Authors | Wei Wang (0000-0001-5806-2368, China West Normal University, corresponding author), Shuaiyu Chen (0000-0002-6545-1115, Hangzhou Normal University), Yuanyan Hu (0009-0007-5194-5388, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1-9 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0301-2212 • E-ISSN: 1179-6391 |
| Publisher | Scientific Journal Publishers Limited (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2224/sbp.13451 |
| OpenAlex | W4402576736 |
| Language | EN |
Young adult women in China are at high risk of body image disturbances and are among the most frequent users of social networking sites (SNS). We investigated the association between SNS use and body image disturbances in this group, as well as the mediating effect of upward social comparison. We recruited 511 women to complete questionnaires on SNS use, upward social comparison, and body dissatisfaction. Results indicated that SNS use was significantly and positively associated with upward social comparison and body dissatisfaction among young women in China, and upward social comparison mediated this association. Findings from the current study provide new evidence for the tripartite influence model of body image and indicate that SNS use is a risk factor for body image disturbances
Archaeology · China · Geography · Image (mathematics · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Computer Science · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Psychology · Social Media in Health Education · Artificial Intelligence
| Highly cited | No |
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