Selin Söyünmez , Yağmur Sezer Efe , Asli Akdeniz Kudubeş , Nuray Caner
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Abstract
Objective
The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors of social appearance anxiety and social media addiction on objectified body consciousness among adolescents.
Method
This descriptive and cross-sectional study included 502 adolescents. The Child and Family Information Form, Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Objectified Body Consciousness Scale-Youth Form, and Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents were used to collect data. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis H test and regression analysis were used.
Results
In the study, being female, being pleased with one's weight, and following and being influenced by influencers all increase levels of self-objectification. It was found that social media addiction, social appearance anxiety, and self-objectification all have an effect on one another.
Conclusion
It was concluded that social media usage characteristics, social media addiction, social appearance anxiety affect self-objectification.
期刊介绍:
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing disseminates original, peer-reviewed research that is of interest to psychiatric and mental health care nurses. The field is considered in its broadest perspective, including theory, practice and research applications related to all ages, special populations, settings, and interdisciplinary collaborations in both the public and private sectors. Through critical study, expositions, and review of practice, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is a medium for clinical scholarship to provide theoretical linkages among diverse areas of practice.