Relationship Between Instagram, Body Satisfaction, and Self-Esteem in Early Adulthood
Flores Mata, Cristina (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja)
Castellano-Tejedor, Carmina (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psicologia Bàsica, Evolutiva i de l'Educació)

Data:	2024
Resum:	Background/Objectives: This study aimed to explore the effects of Instagram use on body satisfaction and self-esteem in young adults 20 to 40 years (N = 95). Given the widespread use of social media and its potential influence on body image, we sought to understand how Instagram use may contribute to body dissatisfaction and self-esteem, particularly through quantitative analysis of self-report measures. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design in which the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), and additional ad hoc questions designed to assess Instagram usage patterns were employed. Results: The results indicated that greater Instagram use is associated with increased body dissatisfaction (p = 0. 005), although it did not significantly affect self-esteem (p = 0. 211). Gender did not play a significant role in these relationships (p = 0. 173). Notably, a significant positive correlation was found between body satisfaction and self-esteem, showing that individuals with higher body satisfaction also reported higher self-esteem (p < 0. 001). Further analyses indicated that users exposed to appearance-centered content were more likely to report body dissatisfaction. Conclusions: These findings suggest that Instagram usage, particularly in the context of appearance-focused content, has a considerable impact on body dissatisfaction among young adults but does not appear to influence self-esteem. This highlights the importance of developing interventions focused on promoting healthy social media habits and critical content engagement to mitigate negative impacts on body image. Social media exposure should be a key component in future interventions designed to improve body image and overall psychological well-being.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Matèria:	Body dissatisfaction ; Self-esteem ; Instagram ; Body image
Publicat a:	Healthcare, Vol. 12, Num. 21 (October 2024) , ISSN 2227-9032

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12212153
PMID: 39517366

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