#DisabledBodyPositivity: A content analysis of body positive Instagram posts in the disabled community

IF 5.2 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image Pub Date : 2024-10-22 DOI:10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101801

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Abstract

Accumulating research has supported the potential for body positivity content on Instagram to challenge predominant appearance ideals and promote a healthier body image. However, research in diverse groups is lacking – in particular, individuals with a disability have largely been neglected. Using #Disabled #BodyPositivity, this analysis examined the content of 623 body positive posts on Instagram. Posts were coded for body and appearance-attributes and themes relating to positive body image, appearance ideals, disability, and health. Posts were also examined for contradictory messaging (i.e., body positivity themes alongside the pursuit of appearance ideals). Results demonstrated an inclusion of diverse body and appearance-attributes, however, posts predominantly depicted young, White women. While only 45.06 % of posts contained at least one positive body image theme, our results identified positive themes specific to the disabled community, such as disability pride and activism. Besides the significant relationship between the presence of body positive themes and body and food shame, contradictory messaging was not found. Future research examining the effects of exposure to body positivity messaging on social media among those with a disability is warranted.

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#DisabledBodyPositivity：对残疾人社区 Instagram 上身体正面帖子的内容分析。

不断积累的研究证明，Instagram 上的身体正面内容有可能挑战主流的外貌理想，并促进更健康的身体形象。然而，针对不同群体的研究却很缺乏，尤其是残疾人士在很大程度上被忽视了。本分析使用 #Disabled #BodyPositivity 来研究 Instagram 上 623 篇正面身体形象帖子的内容。对帖子的身体和外貌属性以及与正面身体形象、外貌理想、残疾和健康相关的主题进行了编码。此外，还对帖子中的矛盾信息（即身体积极主题与追求外表理想）进行了研究。结果表明，帖子中包含了不同的身体和外貌特征，但帖子主要描述的是年轻的白人女性。虽然只有 45.06% 的帖子包含至少一个积极的身体形象主题，但我们的结果发现了残疾人群体特有的积极主题，如残疾人自豪感和行动主义。除了身体正面主题的存在与身体和食物羞耻感之间的重要关系外，我们也没有发现相互矛盾的信息。未来有必要开展研究，探讨社交媒体上的正面身体形象信息对残疾人的影响。

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Body Image Multiple-

CiteScore

8.70

自引率

28.80%

发文量

174

期刊介绍： Body Image is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, scientific articles on body image and human physical appearance. Body Image is a multi-faceted concept that refers to persons perceptions and attitudes about their own body, particularly but not exclusively its appearance. The journal invites contributions from a broad range of disciplines-psychological science, other social and behavioral sciences, and medical and health sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, theoretical and review papers, and science-based practitioner reports of interest. Dissertation abstracts are also published online, and the journal gives an annual award for the best doctoral dissertation in this field.