A proposed model of the maintenance and exacerbation of body image and eating concerns in the context of problematic social network use

Q1 Psychology

Addictive Behaviors Reports Pub Date : 2025-06-19 DOI:10.1016/j.abrep.2025.100623

Gianluca Lo Coco , Rachel F. Rodgers

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Abstract

Previous evidence supports the existence of a relationship between greater use of highly visual social media and heightened body image and eating concerns. However, to date, the role of problematic social network use has not been articulated in relation to these outcomes and the multiple dynamics underlying these associations need to be further conceptualized. Moreover, models of the exacerbation and maintenance of these body image concerns are lacking, and little attention has been paid to state-level predictors and maintenance factors. The aim of this position paper is to propose model of the maintenance and exacerbation of body image and eating concerns in the context of problematic social network use. Specifically, it is suggested that body image and eating concerns are associated with both generalized and specific problematic social network use through appearance-motivated use of social networks (appearance improvement seeking information, suggested/recommended appearance content engagement, and homogeneous social media experience), as well as appearance-centered online interactions (selfie behaviors, appearance feedback, and compulsive social network checking), leading to state negative affect and internalization of appearance ideals. In addition, four factors are proposed as risk (appearance feedback sensitivity, and social network rumination) and protective (social media literacy and positive body image) factors, respectively. The existing evidence supporting this model as well as future research directions are discussed.

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在有问题的社交网络使用背景下，身体形象和饮食问题的维持和恶化的拟议模型

先前的证据表明，更多地使用高视觉社交媒体与提高身体形象和饮食担忧之间存在关系。然而，到目前为止，有问题的社交网络使用在这些结果中的作用尚未明确，这些关联背后的多重动态需要进一步概念化。此外，缺乏这些身体形象问题恶化和维持的模型，并且很少关注国家层面的预测因素和维持因素。这篇立场论文的目的是提出在有问题的社交网络使用背景下维持和加剧身体形象和饮食问题的模型。具体来说，研究表明，身体形象和饮食问题与广义和特定的有问题的社交网络使用有关，通过外表动机的社交网络使用（寻求外貌改善信息、建议/推荐的外表内容参与、同质社交媒体体验），以及以外表为中心的在线互动（自拍行为、外表反馈和强迫性社交网络检查）。导致国家消极影响和内化的外表理想。此外，还提出了四个风险因素（外观反馈敏感性和社会网络反刍）和保护因素（社交媒体素养和积极的身体形象）。讨论了支持该模型的现有证据以及未来的研究方向。

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Addictive Behaviors Reports Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health

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6.80

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71 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors Reports is an open-access and peer reviewed online-only journal offering an interdisciplinary forum for the publication of research in addictive behaviors. The journal accepts submissions that are scientifically sound on all forms of addictive behavior (alcohol, drugs, gambling, Internet, nicotine and technology) with a primary focus on behavioral and psychosocial research. The emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. We are particularly interested in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research. Studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry as well as scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are also very much encouraged. We also welcome multimedia submissions that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings.