An exploration of 'fitspiration' content on YouTube and its impacts on consumers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4228384 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Priyanjali Ratwatte (University of Buckingham), Emily Mattacola (0000-0002-4607-7148, University of Buckingham) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 935-946 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105319854168 |
| PMID | 31190554 |
| OpenAlex | W2950761717 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 14 |
| References cited | 46 |
The 'Fitspiration' movement may endorse problematic body image and behaviour. This study aims to expand the understanding of 'fitspiration' by examining its presence on YouTube. Analysis was conducted in accordance with Tiggemann and Zaccardo and Santarossa et al. Thematic analysis of videos revealed three themes; 'Fitness and beauty', 'Trust me-I'm a YouTuber', and 'Health for the right reasons'. Thematic analysis of comments revealed themes 'YouTube fitness community', 'Body appearance dissatisfaction', and 'YouTuber fitness role models'. Fitness YouTubers were found to promote unhealthy behaviours to achieve fitness, and commenters expressed belief in and replication of their advice
Aesthetics · Beauty · Content analysis · Qualitative research · Social media · Sociology · Thematic analysis · World Wide Web · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Computer Science · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Media Influence and Health · Psychology · Applied Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2.8 |
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |