Fitspiration on social media: Body-image and other psychopathological risks among young adults. A narrative review

Cataldo, Ilaria; Luca, Ilaria De; Giorgetti, Valentina; Cicconcelli, Dorotea; Bersani, Francesco Saverio; Imperatori, Claudio; Abdi, Samira; Negri, Attilio; Esposito, Gianluca; Corazza, Ornella

doi:10.1016/j.etdah.2021.100010

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“…Relatedly, results showed that BMI was negatively correlated with SMA-related symptoms and positively correlated with IGD-related symptoms (Table S2), supporting previous studies in which different effects on eating behavior were observed in relation to SM and OVG use: problematic videogaming has been associated with sedentarism and junk food use (Hinojo-Lucena et al, 2019;Kracht et al, 2020), while problematic SM use has been associated with increased preoccupation over physical appearance (Cataldo et al, 2021;Imperatori et al, 2021).…”

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“…Further, the focus of the present research was specific on SMA‐ and IGD‐related symptoms and thus the findings do not apply to different types of PUI; as already mentioned, in fact, this is relevant as PUI is a wide‐ranging construct including heterogeneous phenomena (Brand et al, 2016; Fineberg et al, 2018; Griffiths & Pontes, 2014). Relatedly, results showed that BMI was negatively correlated with SMA‐related symptoms and positively correlated with IGD‐related symptoms (Table S2), supporting previous studies in which different effects on eating behavior were observed in relation to SM and OVG use: problematic videogaming has been associated with sedentarism and junk food use (Hinojo‐Lucena et al, 2019; Kracht et al, 2020), while problematic SM use has been associated with increased preoccupation over physical appearance (Cataldo et al, 2021; Imperatori et al, 2021).…”

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The association of problematic use of social media and online videogames with aggression is mediated by insomnia severity: A cross‐sectional study in a sample of 18‐ to 24‐year‐old individuals

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One of the worrying concomitants of problematic use of Internet (PUI) is aggression. Although the mechanisms underlying such link have not been completely clarified, it has been suggested that problematic use of social media and online videogames (i.e., two common forms of PUI among young adults) lead to increased sleep disturbances which, in turn, represent a relevant trigger for aggression. We have tested this hypothesis in a sample (N = 480) of young individuals (351 females and 129 males; mean age: 21.76 ± 1.92 years; range: 18–24). Self‐report measures investigating symptoms related to social media addiction (SMA), Internet gaming disorder (IGD), insomnia severity, and aggression were used. Mediational models analyzing the direct and indirect associations of SMA‐ and IGD‐related symptoms on aggression severity through insomnia‐related symptoms were performed controlling for confounding factors. The models showed that the total effects of SMA‐related symptoms (B = 0.018; p = .010) and of IGD‐related symptoms (B = 0.018; p = .041) on aggression severity were significant and that these associations were mediated by insomnia‐related symptoms (respectively, p < .001 and p = .003). Our findings support the potential mediating role of insomnia severity in the association of SMA‐ and IGD‐related disturbances with levels of aggression.

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The association of problematic use of social media and online videogames with aggression is mediated by insomnia severity: A cross‐sectional study in a sample of 18‐ to 24‐year‐old individuals

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Aggressive Behavior

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“…When the social ideals of beauty are unrealistic, they may result in dissatisfaction with one’s own body, appearance anxiety, and body image disorder [ 9 , 46 ]. Recent studies have suggested that active involvement in social networks can negatively influence body image and possibly be associated with body dissatisfaction and the use of IPEDs, among other effects [ 9 , 47 ]. On the other hand, studies have also found that internet use positively affects physical activity [ 48 ].…”

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Online Behaviours during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Associations with Psychological Factors: An International Exploratory Study

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This cross-sectional study aimed to explore specific online behaviours and their association with a range of underlying psychological and other behavioural factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight countries (Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Portugal, Japan, Hungary, and Brazil) participated in an international investigation involving 2223 participants (M = 33 years old; SD = 11), 70% of whom were females. Participants were surveyed for specific type of Internet use severity, appearance anxiety, self-compassion, and image and use of performance-enhancing drugs (IPEDs). Results were compared cross-culturally. The mean time spent online was 5 h (SD = ±3) of daily browsing during the pandemic. The most commonly performed activities included social networking, streaming, and general surfing. A strong association between these online behaviours and appearance anxiety, self-compassion, and IPEDs use was found after adjustment for possible confounders, with higher scores being associated with specific online activities. Significant cross-cultural differences also emerged in terms of the amount of time spent online during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…In this model, sociodemographic (i.e., sex, age, educational level, occupation, and marital status) and addiction-related (i.e., use of alcohol, tobacco, and substances) variables were included as covariates in order to adjust for potential confounding factors. BMI was also included as a covariate due to its known relationship with PUI [46,47,62,63].…”

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Problematic Use of the Internet Mediates the Association between Reduced Mentalization and Suicidal Ideation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Young Adults

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Suicide is a major public health problem, and it is urgent to investigate its underlying clinical and psychological concomitants. It has been suggested that low mentalization skills and problematic use of the internet (PUI) are factors that can play a role in suicidal behaviors. It is possible that poor mentalization skills contribute to leading to forms of PUI, which, in turn, can represent triggers for suicidal ideation (SI). We tested this hypothesis through a quantitative and cross-sectional study on a sample (n = 623) of young adults (age range: 18–34). Self-report measures investigating symptoms related to Social Media Addiction (SMA), Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), mentalization capacity, and SI were used. A single mediation analysis with two mediators was carried out to evaluate the direct and indirect effects of mentalization on SI through the mediating role of SMA- and IGD-related symptoms, controlling for potential confounding factors (e.g., socio-demographic and addiction-related variables). The four explored variables were significantly associated with each other (all p < 0.001) across all subjects; the mediational model showed that the total effect of mentalization on SI was significant (B = −0.821, SE = 0.092 (95% CI: −1.001; −0.641)) and that both SMA- (B = −0.073, SE = 0.034 (95% CI: −0.145; −0.008)) and IGD-related symptoms (B = 0.046, SE = 0.027 (95% CI: −0.107; −0.001)) were significant mediators of such association. Our findings support the possibility that PUI severity plays a relevant role in mediating the association between low mentalization skills and levels of SI.

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Fitspiration on social media: Body-image and other psychopathological risks among young adults. A narrative review

Cited by 42 publications

References 43 publications

The association of problematic use of social media and online videogames with aggression is mediated by insomnia severity: A cross‐sectional study in a sample of 18‐ to 24‐year‐old individuals

The association of problematic use of social media and online videogames with aggression is mediated by insomnia severity: A cross‐sectional study in a sample of 18‐ to 24‐year‐old individuals

Online Behaviours during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Associations with Psychological Factors: An International Exploratory Study

Problematic Use of the Internet Mediates the Association between Reduced Mentalization and Suicidal Ideation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Young Adults

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