body image shortened

Honelako gehiago

adolescent development

Jared Albright‑k egina

MATH 156

Cristina Gutierrez‑k egina

mindmap 101

chris kennedy‑k egina

Adolescent Development and Health

Racquel Hewitt‑k egina

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