Naslov
Effects of social media on body image in adolescents: challenges and opportunities for prevention research and intervention

Autori
Selestrin, Zrinka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
PREVENTION IN A COVID RECOVERY SOCIETY: Challenges of planning and implementing prevention approaches in the new normality / - , 2021, 34-35

Skup
12th European Society for Prevention Research conference and members’ meeting (EUSPR 2021)

Mjesto i datum
Online, 29.09.2021. - 01.10.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
social media ; depression ; body image

Sažetak
In the past decade, social media use is increasing worldwide, especially in terms of use among adolescent girls and boys (Chassiakos et al., 2016), with the association and prediction of mental health issues, such as body image concerns (Tiggemann & Slater, 2017). Since adolescents are shifting their focus from traditional media such as television and magazines to social networking sites, research has also started to explore possible positive and negative effects of these new media on adolescents’ mental health issues. It has been shown that adolescents with increased use of social media have a higher risk for depression, low self-esteem and body image concerns(Markey, 2010 ; McCrae, Gettings & Purssell, 2017 ; Kelly, Zilanawala, Booker & Sacker, 2019). In the light of these findings, researchers are focusing their attention on the possible effects and consequences of the new media, trying to explore in which direction these effects work. This article will try to explain and emphasize all the indicators of social media influence on body image concerns as well as remain an objective overview of available literature. The review also includes an explanation of individual strengths and vulnerabilities which may predispose certain adolescents to engage in social media in positive or negative way, as well as behaviours and experiences that may have risk potential. Further, it is also enhancing possibilities of social media in a positive way and its opportunities for mental health promotion and awareness. New findings and results can contribute to the scientific community in improving previous preventive investments and efforts, but also early intervention planning and programming.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija, Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijske znanosti

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