Social comparisons on social media: online appearance-related activity and body dissatisfaction in adolescent girls

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
M. Scully ◽  
L. Swords ◽  
E. Nixon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Social Comparisons ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Thin Ideal ◽  
Related Activity ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Adolescents’ engagement with online social networking platforms is advancing at an exponential rate and research is needed to investigate any impact on young users’ mental health. This study examined appearance-related activity (e.g. looking at photos of friends) on social media and body dissatisfaction among adolescent girls. Methods: Self-report measures of online appearance-related activity, social comparisons to female target groups, internalization of the thin ideal, body dissatisfaction, and self-esteem were administered to 210 girls (mean age = 15.16 years). Results: Body dissatisfaction was significantly related to (i) time spent engaged in social comparisons and (ii) upward social comparisons with various female targets while online. Evaluating oneself less favorably than the target group of close friends was most strongly associated with poorer body image appraisals. Serial multiple mediation analysis revealed that even after controlling for age and self-esteem, time spent engaged in social comparisons significantly mediated the relationship between online appearance-related activity and body dissatisfaction. This association was then further partially mediated by internalization of the thin ideal, which significantly mediated the relationship between time engaged in social comparisons and body dissatisfaction. Discussion: Results are discussed in terms of online social media platforms representing an additional appearance culture environment for adolescent girls. The effects of this on the mental health of vulnerable users and how future research should investigate protective factors that may buffer young girls from the adverse effects of social media are considered.

Thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction in Sri Lankan adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (14) ◽  
pp. 1830-1840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mika Omori ◽  
Yoko Yamazaki ◽  
Noriko Aizawa ◽  
Piyanjali de Zoysa
Keyword(s):  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Thin Ideal ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Thin Ideal Internalization ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, a survey of Sri Lankan adolescents explored relationships between thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction—issues that have received greater research attention in East Asia and the West. Girls scored lower in thin-ideal internalization and awareness and higher in self-esteem compared to boys; however, unlike in previous studies, body dissatisfaction did not differ significantly by gender. Hierarchical linear multiple regression analyses revealed that self-esteem moderated the relationship between thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction among girls, but this was not observed for boys. Self-esteem as a protective factor against body dissatisfaction among Sri Lankan female adolescents was confirmed.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muqaddas Jan ◽  
Sanobia Anwwer Soomro ◽  
Nawaz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Comparisons ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
The Self ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
The Relationship

Social media has gained immense popularity in the last decade and its power has left certain long-lasting effects on people. The upward comparisons made using social networking sites have caused people to have lower self-esteems. In order to test the hypothesis 150 students from institute of business management were surveyed through questionnaires and interviews. This research was limited to the students of IoBM and Facebook, being the most popular social networking site was used as the representative of social media. Correlation and regression model was applied to the data with the help of SPSS statistics to test the relationship between social media and self-esteem. The major findings suggest that approximately 88% people engage in making social comparisons on Facebook and out of the 88%, 98% of the comparisons are upward social comparisons. Further this research proves there that there is a strong relationship between social media and selfesteem. Increase in social media usage causes the self-esteem of individuals to decrease. One hour spent on Facebook daily results in a 5.574 decrease in the self-esteem score of an individual.

A Framework for Understanding the Relationship between Social Media Discourse and Mental Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (CSCW2) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Sanjana Mendu ◽  
Anna Baglione ◽  
Sonia Baee ◽  
Congyu Wu ◽  
Brandon Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Media Discourse ◽  
The Relationship

Imaging Journeys of Recovery and Learning: A Participatory Arts-Based Inquiry

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 833-845
Author(s):  
Briege Casey ◽  
Margaret Webb
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support ◽  
Participatory Arts ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between processes of mental health recovery and lifelong learning is an area of increasing international interest. Experiences of transformation, positive effects on self-esteem, self-insight, and empowerment have been identified regarding both endeavors. Recognition of these benefits has stimulated collaborative development of educational programs in personal development, self-efficacy, and recovery principles. The importance of evaluating this educational provision has been emphasized; however, there has been little detailed exploration of students’ experiences and perceptions of recovery and learning in the context of recovery education programs. In this article, we present a participatory arts-based inquiry with 14 women, including mental health service users, who undertook a recovery training program to support their roles as mental health support workers in Ireland. Participatory visual analysis revealed three recurring themes; the interrelatedness of learning and recovery journeys, knowledge as a source of stability and rescue and the need for resilience in learning and recovery.

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship Among Social Media Addiction, Cognitive Absorption, and Self-Esteem

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Zeynep AKKUŞ ÇUTUK
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Cognitive Absorption ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship

The present study aimed at testing a model developed to uncover the relationships among social media addiction, cognitive absorption, and self-esteem. This studys’ sample consisted of 361 university students, 198 of whom were females, and 163 were males. Data were collected using the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS), the Cognitive Absorption Scale (CAS), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used to analyse the data. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between cognitive absorption and social media addiction; thus, cognitive absorption predicted social media addiction. A negative and significant relationship between self-esteem and social media addiction was also found; thus, self-esteem predicted social media addiction.

scholarly journals Selfie Behaviors and Personality Traits: More than Meets the Eye

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 223-231
Author(s):  
Alexandra M. Mihailescu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Selfies are a rising phenomenon associated with the widespread use of smartphones and social media. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between different personality traits and selfie behaviors. Methods: Undergraduate psychology students were asked to complete a questionnaire about their frequency of selfie taking, selfie posting to social media, and selfie sharing through private messaging. They were also asked to complete the Rosenberg 10-item self-esteem scale and the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP)-50 item scale to evaluate the Big Five personality traits. Results: A total of 96 participants were included in this study (mean age ± standard deviation of 26.4 ± 9.0 years, 81.3% women). On univariate analysis there was a significant negative correlation between the frequency of selfie taking (Spearman r = -0.228, p = 0.025) or posting (Spearman r = -0.238, p = 0.025) and emotional stability. However, on multivariate linear regression analysis adjusting for age among other factors, only self-esteem was independently and negatively correlated with the frequency of selfie taking (beta = -0.206, p = 0.020) or posting (beta = -0.233, p = 0.020), with the effect most notable in young (<25 years) individuals for selfie taking. Extraversion was independently and positively correlated with the frequency of selfie sharing (beta = 0.264, p = 0.005), with the effect most notable in young (<25 years) women. Conclusion: Findings from this study further expand our knowledge of the relationship between different personality traits and rising digital media phenomena.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY WITH REFERENCE TO FACEBOOK ON WORK PERFORMANCE: ORGANISATIONAL FRAMEWORK AS MEDIATOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumaran Kanapathipillaii
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Media Technology ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Employee Relationships ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Social Media Technology

<p>Social media such as Facebook has become an essential strategic tool for organisations. Facebook is a platform where a large pool of consumers would use to make purchase decisions. Organisations are designing and maintaining their Facebook account to expand their social networks and build relationships with the public. This research explains current situations regarding the influence of online social media technology with reference to Facebook on employees' work performance in Malaysia. The problem statement focuses on both the public and private sectors in Malaysia. Additionally, various literature was reviewed, indicating the relationship between social media (usage at work, sociability, and trust) and work performance. The mediating role of the organisational framework on the relationship between online social media technology (Facebook) and work performance was also scrutinised to formulate the research hypothesis. The findings of this research established a significant relationship between online social media (Facebook) and organisational framework and work performance. Conclusively, the hypothesis depicted that the organisational framework fully mediates the relationship between online social media technology (Facebook) and employees' work performance in public and private sectors in Malaysia. This study also verifies that both the public and private sector organisations that incorporate Facebook can enhance networking and information sharing, influencing employees' work performance, creating a stable organisational framework, generating value for customers, and improving employee relationships with all stakeholders. In conclusion, work performance can be heightened by a well planned and structured organisational framework. Additionally, through a well planned and implemented online social media technology such as Facebook, an organisation would have a smooth operating organisational framework and a workforce with enhanced performance.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0854/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

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