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ArticleJournal of eating disorders2026

Unpacking the indirect association between problematic short-form video use and appearance anxiety.

Xiangling Hou, Mu He, Ziying Han, Xu Liu, Suying Li, Xianglian Hou, Dan Li

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Xiangling HouSchool of Educational Sciences, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Psychological Diagnosis and Education Technology for Children with Special Needs, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China.
Mu HeSchool of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China.
Ziying HanPositive Psychological Experience Center, Chengdu Vocational & Technical College of Industry, Chengdu, 610218, China.
Xu LiuPositive Psychological Experience Center, Chengdu Vocational & Technical College of Industry, Chengdu, 610218, China.
Suying LiSchool of Educational Sciences, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Psychological Diagnosis and Education Technology for Children with Special Needs, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China.
Xianglian HouJinwutang Town School, Shaoyang, 422608, China.
Dan LiCollege Student Mental Health Education and Consultation Center, Hainan Medical University, No. 3 Xueyuan Road, Longhua District, Haikou, 571199, Hainan, The People's Republic of China. danli2021@yeah.net.

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Education Department of Hainan Province HNJG2025ZD-34Project of Hainan Medical University 2025038Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission KJQN202500558
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Abstract

backgroundAppearance anxiety has become a growing public health concern among young adults; however, its psychological correlates remain inadequately explored, particularly within the realm of digital media engagement. This study examined the associations between problematic short-form video use and appearance anxiety, and whether self-esteem and boredom proneness accounted for part of this association.

methodsA sample of 411 Chinese college students completed a battery of standardized scales assessing problematic short-form video use, self-esteem, boredom proneness, and appearance anxiety.

resultsProblematic short-form video use showed a large positive association with appearance anxiety. This association was partly explained by self-esteem and boredom proneness, both independently and sequentially, indicating significant indirect paths via lower self-esteem and higher boredom proneness.

conclusionsThese findings indicate that self-esteem and boredom proneness are important correlates linking problematic short-form video use and appearance anxiety among young adults. Although the cross-sectional design precludes causal inferences, the results point to the potential value of enhancing self-esteem and helping young people manage boredom may be promising avenues for future intervention efforts.

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Appearance anxietyBoredom pronenessProblematic short-form video useSelf-esteemYoung adults

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