ArticleFrontiers in public health2024
The association between use of social media and the development of body dysmorphic disorder and attitudes toward cosmetic surgeries: a national survey.
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- Prevalence and Predictors of Positive Screening of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Eastern Saudi Women Seeking Cosmetic Procedures: Implications for Clinical Practice in the Social Media Era.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Steroid-Induced Hyperglycaemia in a Patient With Possible Body Dissatisfaction: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
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- Body Dysmorphic Disorder: 21st Century Challenges.International journal of dermatology · 2025Review
- Are We in an Ethical Dilemma in Aesthetic Medicine?Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Association between beauty standards shaped by social media and body dysmorphia among Egyptian medical students.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Social Media Engagement Among Oculoplastic Surgeons in India: Patterns and Perceptions.Cureus · 2025Article
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- The Impact of Social Media & Technology on Child and Adolescent Mental Health.Journal of psychiatry and psychiatric disorders · 2025Article
- The influence of social media and cultural ideals on body dysmorphic disorder among adult males in the UAE.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Role of Social Media in the Rising Body Dissatisfaction and Dysmorphia Among Adolescents.Cureus · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) causes distress due to one's negative appraisal of their body image. The development of BDD has been linked to the passive use of social media and photo-editing apps. People with BDD typically pursue cosmetic surgeries to remedy their perceived flaws. The dramatic increase in the use of photo-editing apps and their well-established effects on mental health is a public health concern. Purpose: To study the association between use of social media and the development of BDD and acceptance toward cosmetic surgeries (ACSS) among Saudis. Methods: An online, cross-sectional, validated survey conducted among Saudis 18 and older. Descriptive analyses were utilized for demographics and prevalence rates of main study variables. ANOVA was used to compare mean scores in BDD and ACSS among different demographic groups. Tukeys Results: A total of 1,483 Saudi adults completed the questionnaire. Key results showed that BDD was found in 24.4 % of the sample. The percentage of participants with BDD who spent 4-7 h per day on Instagram and Snapchat (29%) was significantly higher than those who spent only less than an hour per day on these platforms (19%) ( Conclusion: A growing body of evidence suggests that social media may impact mental health in different ways. This study reveals that heavy use of these platforms is associated with negative appraisals about one's physical appearance, and it fosters one's tendency toward cosmetic surgery, especially among females.
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