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The Impact of Social Media on Body Image Perception and Eating Disorders

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  • Jiakun Wang

    (Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China)

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This essay discusses the negative impact of social media on body image and the promotion of healthier attitudes towards food and body diversity. It explores the sociocultural and psychological factors that contribute to susceptibility to social media influence, such as self-esteem, body image dissatisfaction, the need for social approval, perfectionism, and social comparison orientation. Peer pressure and social comparison are identified as significant influences on social media platforms. Potential solutions and interventions are proposed, including media literacy education, promoting body positivity and diversity, encouraging responsible social media use, developing evidence-based resources, fostering a supportive online community, collaborating with influencers and content creators, and encouraging individuals to seek professional help. By addressing these issues, we can work towards mitigating the negative impact of social media on body image and promoting healthier attitudes towards food and body diversity.

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  • Jiakun Wang, 2023. "The Impact of Social Media on Body Image Perception and Eating Disorders," Journal of Innovations in Medical Research, Paradigm Academic Press, vol. 2(9), pages 36-40, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdz:joimer:v:2:y:2023:i:9:p:36-40
    DOI: 10.56397/JIMR/2023.09.06
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