Facebook It is a global phenomenon, an active space of social comparison. With the increase in the use of technology it is becoming increasingly present in the daily life of young people and beyond.
A study published onInternational Journal of Eating Disorders underlines the importance that the social network is acquiring in influencing the perception of one’s own body imageespecially in women, and the consequent increase in risk of correlation with i Food disorders.
In the study, 960 female university students were interviewed to investigate the time of stay on social networkthe importance attributed to the use of “likes” by friends on their photos and the habit of eliminating the tag on the photos deemed unsuitable.
The study revealed that over 95% of the women interviewed used to spend, at at least 20 minutes on the site for a total of about an hour a day.
Women who spend more time on Facebook report a higher incidence of eating disorders and dissatisfaction with thebody image.
The same women have expressed more propensity to give importance to comments, the use of “likes” on state updates and photos, in the presence of tag and compared with posts and photos of friends.
In research, the comparison with the control group underlines that more than 20 minutes of use of Facebook contribute to the increase in anxiety and concern on weight and form and this can affect the risk of development of Food disorders.
The study induces a reflection on the importance of social network In the comparison between peer and on the need, in prevention programs, to pay attention to the use of these.
The goal of prevention should be to encourage women to develop a better self -image and practice responsible use of social network.
