Problematic Social Media Use, Self-Objectification, and Body Image Disturbance: The Moderating Roles of Physical Activity and Diet Intensity.

IF 3.2 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Psychology Research and Behavior Management Pub Date : 2025-04-14 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.2147/PRBM.S517193

Metin Çınaroğlu, Eda Yılmazer

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Purpose: This study examines the relationship between problematic social media use, self-objectification, and body image disturbance in women, with physical activity and diet intensity as moderators. It also explores the psychological outcomes of depression and anxiety.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 594 women aged 18-65 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Participants completed validated measures assessing social media use, self-objectification, body image disturbance, physical activity, diet intensity, depression, and anxiety. A moderated mediation analysis was performed.

Results: Self-objectification significantly mediated the relationship between problematic social media use and body image disturbance (b = 0.14, SE = 0.03, 95% CI [0.10, 0.21], p < 0.01, R² = 0.18). Physical activity buffered this effect (b = -0.12, SE = 0.05, p = 0.02, d = 0.36), while diet intensity exacerbated it (b = 0.15, SE = 0.04, p < 0.01, d = 0.42). Body image disturbance also mediated the association between social media use and depression (b = 0.18, SE = 0.05, p < 0.01, R² = 0.22) and anxiety (b = 0.16, SE = 0.04, p < 0.01, R² = 0.19).

Conclusion: The findings highlight the dual roles of physical activity and diet intensity in shaping body image outcomes. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the negative impact of social media-driven self-objectification on body image and mental health.

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有问题的社交媒体使用、自我物化和身体形象障碍：体育活动和饮食强度的调节作用。

目的：本研究探讨了女性社交媒体使用问题、自我物化和身体形象障碍之间的关系，并以体育活动和饮食强度为调节因子。它还探讨了抑郁和焦虑的心理后果。方法：对土耳其伊斯坦布尔594名年龄在18-65岁的女性进行横断面研究。参与者完成了评估社交媒体使用、自我物化、身体形象障碍、身体活动、饮食强度、抑郁和焦虑的有效测量。进行了有调节的中介分析。结果：自我物化在不良社交媒体使用与身体形象障碍之间具有显著中介作用（b = 0.14, SE = 0.03, 95% CI [0.10, 0.21], p < 0.01, R²= 0.18）。体力活动缓冲了这种效应（b = -0.12, SE = 0.05, p = 0.02, d = 0.36），而饮食强度加剧了这种效应（b = 0.15, SE = 0.04, p < 0.01, d = 0.42）。身体形象障碍还在社交媒体使用与抑郁（b = 0.18, SE = 0.05, p < 0.01, R²= 0.22）和焦虑（b = 0.16, SE = 0.04, p < 0.01, R²= 0.19）之间起中介作用。结论：研究结果强调了身体活动和饮食强度在塑造身体形象结果中的双重作用。该研究强调需要有针对性的干预措施，以减轻社交媒体驱动的自我物化对身体形象和心理健康的负面影响。

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Psychology Research and Behavior Management Multiple-

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4.50

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4.70%

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341

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16 weeks

期刊介绍： Psychology Research and Behavior Management is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on the science of psychology and its application in behavior management to develop improved outcomes in the clinical, educational, sports and business arenas. Specific topics covered in the journal include: -Neuroscience, memory and decision making -Behavior modification and management -Clinical applications -Business and sports performance management -Social and developmental studies -Animal studies The journal welcomes submitted papers covering original research, clinical studies, surveys, reviews and evaluations, guidelines, expert opinion and commentary, case reports and extended reports.