Instagram and college women's body image: Investigating the roles of appearance-related comparisons and intrasexual competition

Volume: 74, Issue: 74, Pages: 92 - 100
Published: Sep 1, 2017
Abstract
null null Similar to effects identified with traditional media forms, recent evidence indicates that body image concerns, such as body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness, may also be associated with exposure to images on Social Networking Sites. Utilizing social comparison theory, the current study sought to examine the relationship between female university students' photo-based activities on Instagram, which is a relatively new Social...
Paper Details
Title
Instagram and college women's body image: Investigating the roles of appearance-related comparisons and intrasexual competition
Published Date
Sep 1, 2017
Volume
74
Issue
74
Pages
92 - 100
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