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The Impact of Social Media on Body Image Perceptions and Bodily Practices among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men

A Critical Review of the Literature and Extension of Theory

Bibliographic Data

ID14714142
AuthorsEugenio Filice (0000-0001-5743-7279, University of Waterloo, corresponding author), Amanda Raffoul (0000-0002-3529-4999, University of Waterloo), Samantha B Meyer (0000-0002-2098-2828, University of Waterloo), Elena Neiterman, Elena Netierman (0000-0001-6767-6169, University of Waterloo)
Year2020
Volume82
Issue7-8
Pages387-410
Publication date2020-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSex Roles (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0360-0025 • E-ISSN: 1573-2762
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s11199-019-01063-7
OpenAlexW2955626075
LanguageEN
Citations received13
References cited171

Developmental psychology · Men who have sex with men · Objectification · Perception · Psychosocial · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Social media · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology

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