Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Schott, Erik EdD., MSW, LCSW
Abstract
The present study investigated how social media use has an impact on Body Identification among Young Adults. Both female and male participants (N=104) from the ages 18-30 were randomly sent a link that would take them directly to a survey. The survey took approximately five minutes for the participants to complete. Participants were asked a set of questions regarding what they saw on social media that made them feel insecure about their body image. Many of the participants responded that the main content that would make them feel dissatisfied with their body on social media was about fitness, cosmetic surgery, hourglass figures, and unattainable body goals. The study demonstrated that both male and females did experience body dissatisfaction, however, females had a higher percentage. Although social media has a great influence in today’s generation, more research is needed to better understand the impact of social media on body dissatisfaction.
Recommended Citation
Robledo Felix, Glycell and Olmedo, Ashley, "Does the use of Social Media Have an Impact on Young Adults Body Identification?" (2023). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1701.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1701