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Is (Disordered) Social Networking Sites Usage a Risk Factor for Dysfunctional Eating and Exercise Behavior?

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  • Lisa Mader

    (Outpatient Clinic for Behavioural Addictions, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, The University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Untere Zahlbacher Straße 8, 55131 Mainz, Germany)

  • Kai W. Müller

    (Outpatient Clinic for Behavioural Addictions, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, The University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Untere Zahlbacher Straße 8, 55131 Mainz, Germany)

  • Klaus Wölfling

    (Outpatient Clinic for Behavioural Addictions, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, The University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Untere Zahlbacher Straße 8, 55131 Mainz, Germany)

  • Manfred E. Beutel

    (Outpatient Clinic for Behavioural Addictions, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, The University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Untere Zahlbacher Straße 8, 55131 Mainz, Germany)

  • Lara Scherer

    (Outpatient Clinic for Behavioural Addictions, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, The University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Untere Zahlbacher Straße 8, 55131 Mainz, Germany)

Abstract

Background: Research over the past years has shown that exposure to thin and beauty ideals in the media can be associated with disordered eating and related variables. Nowadays, interactive media, such as social networking sites, have gained growing popularity and represent a major part of people’s lives. It is therefore crucial to investigate how far users might be negatively influenced by social networking sites regarding eating pathology or excessive exercise behavior and if there are particular links to social media use disorder. Methods: Data were collected by an online-survey encompassing questions on regular social networking site use, eating disorders, and excessive exercise behavior. Results: Analyses showed that disordered social networking sites use was significantly related to eating pathology and a poorer body image in men and women. The frequency of active or passive social networking sites usage however was not associated with exercise behavior. Conclusions: Our results confirm that disordered social networking sites use represents a risk factor for body image dissatisfaction and associated eating disorders.

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  • Lisa Mader & Kai W. Müller & Klaus Wölfling & Manfred E. Beutel & Lara Scherer, 2023. "Is (Disordered) Social Networking Sites Usage a Risk Factor for Dysfunctional Eating and Exercise Behavior?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-11, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:4:p:3484-:d:1070486
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    1. Daria J. Kuss & Mark D. Griffiths, 2017. "Social Networking Sites and Addiction: Ten Lessons Learned," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(3), pages 1-17, March.
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