Article ; Online: #mybestmidlife: Profiles of photo-based social media use and body image among midlife women.
2023 Volume 48, Page(s) 101646
Abstract: ... comparison). Differences by cluster emerged according to indices of social media use (e.g., photo editing ...
Abstract | Empirical data, predominantly from young women, suggest photo-based social media use is associated with greater body dissatisfaction. The present study aimed to extend these findings to midlife women and identify risk profiles for maladaptive appearance-focused social media use. A convenience sample of female Instagram users aged 40 or over (M= 50.92 years) (n = 192) was collected. Most participants were partnered, white, highly educated, and heterosexual. A cluster analysis in cross-sectional data grouped participants into four categories according to body image indices (following body positive or fitness accounts, body appreciation and dissatisfaction, thin and muscular ideal internalization, and appearance comparison). Differences by cluster emerged according to indices of social media use (e.g., photo editing, social media rumination), although following appearance-related content across types seemed to distinguish risk profiles more than the types of appearance-related content engaged with (i.e., body positive vs fitness). Furthermore, results indicated that higher social media use was associated with greater perceived negative effects of social media, suggesting that awareness alone may be insufficient to reduce behavioral risk. Findings indicate that some midlife women who use photo-based social media may be at high risk for appearance concerns, warranting further research and resource development for this group. |
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MeSH term(s) | Female ; Humans ; Body Image/psychology ; Social Media ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Body Dissatisfaction ; Emotions |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-11-22 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2211449-X |
ISSN | 1873-6807 ; 1740-1445 |
ISSN (online) | 1873-6807 |
ISSN | 1740-1445 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.101646 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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