Out of the loop: Taking a one-week break from social media leads to better self-esteem and body image among young women
This study experimentally tested the effects of taking a one-week break from social media (SM) on body image and self-esteem among young women. Female undergraduate students (N = 66) were randomly assigned to either take a one-week break from SM or continue their normal use (control condition). State self-esteem and body satisfaction were measured at baseline (Time 1) and one week later (Time 2). As predicted, participants in the break condition reported higher body satisfaction and higher state self-esteem (total, performance, social, and appearance domains) at Time 2 than did those in the control condition, controlling f...
Source: Body Image - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Olivia E Smith Jennifer S Mills Lindsay Samson Source Type: research
Out of the loop: Taking a one-week break from social media leads to better self-esteem and body image among young women
This study experimentally tested the effects of taking a one-week break from social media (SM) on body image and self-esteem among young women. Female undergraduate students (N = 66) were randomly assigned to either take a one-week break from SM or continue their normal use (control condition). State self-esteem and body satisfaction were measured at baseline (Time 1) and one week later (Time 2). As predicted, participants in the break condition reported higher body satisfaction and higher state self-esteem (total, performance, social, and appearance domains) at Time 2 than did those in the control condition, controlling f...
Source: Body Image - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Olivia E Smith Jennifer S Mills Lindsay Samson Source Type: research
Out of the loop: Taking a one-week break from social media leads to better self-esteem and body image among young women
This study experimentally tested the effects of taking a one-week break from social media (SM) on body image and self-esteem among young women. Female undergraduate students (N = 66) were randomly assigned to either take a one-week break from SM or continue their normal use (control condition). State self-esteem and body satisfaction were measured at baseline (Time 1) and one week later (Time 2). As predicted, participants in the break condition reported higher body satisfaction and higher state self-esteem (total, performance, social, and appearance domains) at Time 2 than did those in the control condition, controlling f...
Source: Body Image - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Olivia E Smith Jennifer S Mills Lindsay Samson Source Type: research
Out of the loop: Taking a one-week break from social media leads to better self-esteem and body image among young women
This study experimentally tested the effects of taking a one-week break from social media (SM) on body image and self-esteem among young women. Female undergraduate students (N = 66) were randomly assigned to either take a one-week break from SM or continue their normal use (control condition). State self-esteem and body satisfaction were measured at baseline (Time 1) and one week later (Time 2). As predicted, participants in the break condition reported higher body satisfaction and higher state self-esteem (total, performance, social, and appearance domains) at Time 2 than did those in the control condition, controlling f...
Source: Body Image - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Olivia E Smith Jennifer S Mills Lindsay Samson Source Type: research
Out of the loop: Taking a one-week break from social media leads to better self-esteem and body image among young women
This study experimentally tested the effects of taking a one-week break from social media (SM) on body image and self-esteem among young women. Female undergraduate students (N = 66) were randomly assigned to either take a one-week break from SM or continue their normal use (control condition). State self-esteem and body satisfaction were measured at baseline (Time 1) and one week later (Time 2). As predicted, participants in the break condition reported higher body satisfaction and higher state self-esteem (total, performance, social, and appearance domains) at Time 2 than did those in the control condition, controlling f...
Source: Body Image - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Olivia E Smith Jennifer S Mills Lindsay Samson Source Type: research
Embodying loving kindness: Examining self-compassionate writing tasks and body satisfaction among transgender and non-binary people
Body Image. 2024 Apr 16;49:101713. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101713. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTUsing an experimental posttest-only control group design, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-compassionate writing exercises on transgender and non-binary participants' body satisfaction, gender identity pride, and internalized transphobia. A total of 238 transgender people participated in this study (Mage = 28.27, SD = 8.12). Participants were randomly assigned to a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their gender identity, a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their body image as a...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laurel B Watson Taylor D Michl Mirella Flores Randelman Alexis Rowland Jacob Germain Source Type: research
#WhatIEatInADay: The effects of viewing food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body image and intent to diet
Body Image. 2024 Apr 17;49:101712. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101712. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe rise of short-form video content has prompted research into its impact on body image; however, little remains known regarding the effects of exposure to food-related content of this type. The present study aimed to fill this gap in the literature by conducting a between-subjects experiment (N = 316) examining the effects of exposure to low-calorie versus high-calorie "What I Eat in A Day" food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and diet intentions. Additionally, this study sough...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Magdalayna Drivas Olivia Simone Reed Maranda Berndt-Goke Source Type: research
Embodying loving kindness: Examining self-compassionate writing tasks and body satisfaction among transgender and non-binary people
Body Image. 2024 Apr 16;49:101713. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101713. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTUsing an experimental posttest-only control group design, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-compassionate writing exercises on transgender and non-binary participants' body satisfaction, gender identity pride, and internalized transphobia. A total of 238 transgender people participated in this study (Mage = 28.27, SD = 8.12). Participants were randomly assigned to a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their gender identity, a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their body image as a...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laurel B Watson Taylor D Michl Mirella Flores Randelman Alexis Rowland Jacob Germain Source Type: research
#WhatIEatInADay: The effects of viewing food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body image and intent to diet
Body Image. 2024 Apr 17;49:101712. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101712. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe rise of short-form video content has prompted research into its impact on body image; however, little remains known regarding the effects of exposure to food-related content of this type. The present study aimed to fill this gap in the literature by conducting a between-subjects experiment (N = 316) examining the effects of exposure to low-calorie versus high-calorie "What I Eat in A Day" food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and diet intentions. Additionally, this study sough...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Magdalayna Drivas Olivia Simone Reed Maranda Berndt-Goke Source Type: research
Embodying loving kindness: Examining self-compassionate writing tasks and body satisfaction among transgender and non-binary people
Body Image. 2024 Apr 16;49:101713. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101713. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTUsing an experimental posttest-only control group design, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-compassionate writing exercises on transgender and non-binary participants' body satisfaction, gender identity pride, and internalized transphobia. A total of 238 transgender people participated in this study (Mage = 28.27, SD = 8.12). Participants were randomly assigned to a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their gender identity, a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their body image as a...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laurel B Watson Taylor D Michl Mirella Flores Randelman Alexis Rowland Jacob Germain Source Type: research
#WhatIEatInADay: The effects of viewing food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body image and intent to diet
Body Image. 2024 Apr 17;49:101712. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101712. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe rise of short-form video content has prompted research into its impact on body image; however, little remains known regarding the effects of exposure to food-related content of this type. The present study aimed to fill this gap in the literature by conducting a between-subjects experiment (N = 316) examining the effects of exposure to low-calorie versus high-calorie "What I Eat in A Day" food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and diet intentions. Additionally, this study sough...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Magdalayna Drivas Olivia Simone Reed Maranda Berndt-Goke Source Type: research
Embodying loving kindness: Examining self-compassionate writing tasks and body satisfaction among transgender and non-binary people
Body Image. 2024 Apr 16;49:101713. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101713. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTUsing an experimental posttest-only control group design, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-compassionate writing exercises on transgender and non-binary participants' body satisfaction, gender identity pride, and internalized transphobia. A total of 238 transgender people participated in this study (Mage = 28.27, SD = 8.12). Participants were randomly assigned to a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their gender identity, a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their body image as a...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laurel B Watson Taylor D Michl Mirella Flores Randelman Alexis Rowland Jacob Germain Source Type: research
#WhatIEatInADay: The effects of viewing food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body image and intent to diet
Body Image. 2024 Apr 17;49:101712. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101712. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe rise of short-form video content has prompted research into its impact on body image; however, little remains known regarding the effects of exposure to food-related content of this type. The present study aimed to fill this gap in the literature by conducting a between-subjects experiment (N = 316) examining the effects of exposure to low-calorie versus high-calorie "What I Eat in A Day" food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and diet intentions. Additionally, this study sough...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Magdalayna Drivas Olivia Simone Reed Maranda Berndt-Goke Source Type: research
Embodying loving kindness: Examining self-compassionate writing tasks and body satisfaction among transgender and non-binary people
Body Image. 2024 Apr 16;49:101713. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101713. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTUsing an experimental posttest-only control group design, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-compassionate writing exercises on transgender and non-binary participants' body satisfaction, gender identity pride, and internalized transphobia. A total of 238 transgender people participated in this study (Mage = 28.27, SD = 8.12). Participants were randomly assigned to a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their gender identity, a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their body image as a...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laurel B Watson Taylor D Michl Mirella Flores Randelman Alexis Rowland Jacob Germain Source Type: research
#WhatIEatInADay: The effects of viewing food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body image and intent to diet
Body Image. 2024 Apr 17;49:101712. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101712. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe rise of short-form video content has prompted research into its impact on body image; however, little remains known regarding the effects of exposure to food-related content of this type. The present study aimed to fill this gap in the literature by conducting a between-subjects experiment (N = 316) examining the effects of exposure to low-calorie versus high-calorie "What I Eat in A Day" food diary TikTok videos on young adults' body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and diet intentions. Additionally, this study sough...
Source: Body Image - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Magdalayna Drivas Olivia Simone Reed Maranda Berndt-Goke Source Type: research
