The association between internet addiction and disordered eating attitudes among Turkish high school students

Alpaslan, Ahmet Hamdi; Koçak, Uğur; Avcı, Kadriye; Taş, Hanife Üzel

doi:10.1007/s40519-015-0197-9

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“…Addiction, Self-Regulation, Impulsivity A few studies have considered that the relationship between Internet use and body image and eating concerns might be due to common underlying self-regulation deficits (Wilson 2010). Consistent with this, findings have supported the relationship between compulsive and addictive Internet use, and disordered eating (Alpaslan et al 2015;Claes et al 2012;Tao 2013;Tao and Liu 2009), although one study found no evidence of a relationship between Internet addiction and disordered eating (Canan et al 2014). Thus, overall, findings have confirmed that considering self-regulation deficits might help clarify the relationship between Internet use and body image and eating concerns.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…Thus, problematic Internet use has been found to be associated with body image concerns among Hungarian individuals aged 14-34 (Koronczai et al 2013), Turkish college students (Ceyhan et al 2012), Chinese adolescents and young adults (Tao 2013;Tao and Liu 2009), French young men and women , and US male undergraduates, although the relationship was not replicated among female participants (Hetzel-Riggin and Pritchard 2011). In addition, problematic Internet use has been found to be associated with disordered eating among Turkish high school students, and college students (Alpaslan et al 2015;Ç elik et al 2015), Chinese adolescents and young adults (Tao 2013;Tao and Liu 2009), and French young men although not women ). Problematic Internet use was also associated with drive for thinness among a sample of US female eating disorder outpatients (Claes et al 2012).…”

Section: Correlational and Longitudinal Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

2015

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Evidence for a relationship between Internet use and body image and eating concerns has started to emerge, however, to date, this literature has not been reviewed. The objective of the present study was, therefore, to review the literature examining the relationship between the use of Internet and social media and body image and eating concerns, and summarize the main findings. Databases were searched for published empirical studies examining the relationship between body image and eating concerns and Internet use. Our search identified 67 studies. The findings indicate the presence of appearance-related content on Internet and social media, including content promoting extreme body shapes or behaviors. The results from qualitative, correlational and experimental studies overall support the relationship between Internet use and body image and eating concerns. The studies identified were grounded in three main theoretical frameworks: sociocultural, objectification theory, and social identity theory; however, other more minor frameworks were also used. The use of Internet, and particularly appearance-focused social media, is associated with heightened body image and eating concerns. Developmental characteristics may make adolescents particularly vulnerable to these effects.

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The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

2015

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“…Some researchers found that IAD is associated with personality,6–8 self-esteem,9,10 social support,9 suicide ideation, disordered eating attitudes,11 defense styles,12 depressive symptoms,3 physiological 6. Although official diagnostic criteria do not exist, IA can be defined as the excessive, obsessive–compulsive, uncontrollable, use of Internet, which also causes significant distress and impairments in daily functioning 13.…”

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Investigation on Internet addiction disorder in adolescents in Anhui, People’s Republic of China

Chen¹,

Yongxiang²,

Wei-zhi³

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Background and aimThe purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics and prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) in adolescents so as to provide a scientific basis for the communities, schools, and families.MethodsWe conducted a survey by randomized cluster sampling on 5,249 students, grades ranging from 7 to 12, in Anhui province, People’s Republic of China. The questionnaire consisted of general information and IA test. Chi-square test was used to compare the status of IA disorder (IAD).ResultsIn our results, the overall detection rate of IAD and non-IAD in students was 8.7% (459/5,249) and 76.2% (4,000/5,249), respectively. The detection rate of IAD in males (12.3%) was higher than females (4.9%). The detection rate of IAD was statistically different between students from rural (8.2%) and urban (9.3%) areas, among students from different grades, between students from only-child families (9.5%) and non-only-child families (8.1%), and among students from different family types.ConclusionPrevalence of IA is high among Chinese adolescents. IAD has more effect on male students, single-child families, single-parent families, and higher grade students. We should take more care of male students, only-child students, and students living with their fathers, and related education should be strengthen for susceptible subjects of IDA.

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“…Technology addiction is causing problems in the physical, psychological, social, and cognitive developments of children and youth [15][16][17]. As a result of the studies carried out in our country, interlinked Internet addiction and obesity are facing a serious public health problem [18].…”

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Philosophy of Nutrition: Past-Future Nutrition

Meral¹

2018

Gut Microbiota - Brain Axis

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Back to the roots" is what we may call our experience in our researches concerning gutbrain axis. What Hippocrates, Plato, Ibn-Khaldun, Galen, and many other philosophers from antique ages suggested can be proven today with all our technological aids. The observation in the old of the link ages between nutrition and the well being of our souls, mind, and bodies was found to be true. In fact, what the ancient philosophers said about nutrition in connection with a healthy life is quite similar to what we hear in the recent years. This is a demonstration of how important it is to observe ourselves as humans. In the last researches, the connection between gut and brain and their formation of the personal mood showed the same results. Together with the mood, the spirit has also proven to be influenced by nutrition. Our industrial era put the focus right from the beginning more on feeding masses than on nurturing human kind. Leaving that aside, the doctors today concentrate more on diagnosis and their foreseen treatment than on observing and preventing dıseases. A healthy and conscious nutrition is the start of a healthy worth living lıfe. What philosophers and doctors found out hundreds of years ago should be applicable and excisable today.

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The association between internet addiction and disordered eating attitudes among Turkish high school students

Abstract: IA and DEAs are relatively frequent phenomena among young students in Turkey. Future studies should attempt to determine the predictive factors by identifying the causal relations between IA and DEAs.

Cited by 54 publications

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The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

Investigation on Internet addiction disorder in adolescents in Anhui, People’s Republic of China

Philosophy of Nutrition: Past-Future Nutrition

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The association between internet addiction and disordered eating attitudes among Turkish high school students

Abstract: IA and DEAs are relatively frequent phenomena among young students in Turkey. Future studies should attempt to determine the predictive factors by identifying the causal relations between IA and DEAs.

Cited by 54 publications

References 36 publications

The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

Investigation on Internet addiction disorder in adolescents in Anhui, People&rsquo;s Republic of China

Philosophy of Nutrition: Past-Future Nutrition

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Investigation on Internet addiction disorder in adolescents in Anhui, People’s Republic of China