Scrolling for Perfection: How Social Media Shapes Body Image

In this episode we deep dive into the relationship between social media and our perceptions of body image. We examine how social media platforms influence body image for people of different genders, ages, and communities and look at some social media trends which may be problematic.

Research

Dougherty & Krawczyk (2018): Gender differences in media exposure and trait appearance comparison.

Ryding & Kuss (2020): Meta-analysis of 40 studies showing passive, image-based social comparison.

Lonergan et al (2020): Social media posting and editing behaviours and eating disorder risk among adolescents

Support Services

Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland - bodywhys.ie

Jigsaw: The National Centre for Youth Mental Health - Jigsaw.ie

HSE: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/cspd/ncps/mental-health/eating-disorders/useful-links/