ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Social media use and disordered eating in young adults: the protective and risk pathways of physical activity and body image.
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- Self-Reported Versus Objectively Logged Social Media Use: Implications for Measurement in Eating Disorder Research.The International journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Perceived Stress and Disordered Eating Behaviors in Emerging Adulthood: A Multidimensional Pilot Study of Dietary and Genetic Factors.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background/objectives: Social media is a pervasive force in youth culture, shaping body perception and dietary habits. However, the psychological and behavioral pathways linking social media use to eating behavior remain insufficiently understood. This study examined the mediating roles of body image dissatisfaction and physical activity in the association between social media use and dietary behavior among young adults. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 422 Chinese university students (Mean age = 22.82 ± 2.42) between November 2024 and February 2025. Participants completed validated measures of social media use, body image dissatisfaction (BSQ-16), physical activity (IPAQ-SF), and dietary behavior (DEBQ). Data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), parallel mediation modeling (PROCESS macro), and ANOVA for subgroup comparisons. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the measurement model (CFI = 0.926, RMSEA = 0.057). Social media use significantly predicted higher body image dissatisfaction (β = 0.578, Conclusion: Social media is associated with dietary behavior through dual psychological and behavioral pathways. Interventions should target body image resilience and active lifestyles to mitigate the health risks posed by digital media environments.
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