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Thematic Findings

Social Media problematic for Adolescent Body image

Males; Appearance focus in adolescence, functional in adulthood

Lack of regulation of content is problematic

More influenced by peers/media

Extensive use of social media

Achieving Body Acceptance (Protective)

Male acceptance - experiencing a romantic relationship

Female acceptance - general maturation

Improved body image through development by increased acceptance

Validation & acceptance motivates desire for body ideal

Promoting Body Image on Social Media

Need selective & protective filtering of content! (Social Media Literacy)

Body positive movement = limited effectiveness

Illusion of Control over Social Media use Outcomes

Extends distance of polarized extremes

Moderate/realistic comparisons= limited

Pushed extreme content

Designed to be addictive/manipulative

Personal control limited by algorithms

Cognitive processing of content

Mood/mindset

Susceptibility to body-related messages

Content selected to consume

Illusion of Attainability of Body Ideals

Appearance-focused feedback on self-generated content

Quantifiable appearance validation

Appearance comparisons

Celebs & Influencers

Only see idealized side

Subtopic

Most detrimental influences on body image

New: comparisons with Peers & Social Influencers

Visually compelling