Ask and you shall receive: Desire and receipt of feedback via Facebook predicts disordered eating concerns

Hummel, Alexandra C.; Smith, April R.

doi:10.1002/eat.22336

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“…Findings revealed that receiving negative comments in response to status updates concerning personal life was associated with higher levels of weight, shape, and eating concerns at the end of the 31 day period (Hummel and Smith 2015). In addition, individuals who tended to seek feedback on Facebook but received negative feedback reported higher levels of dietary restraint (Hummel and Smith 2015). Similarly, among a sample of female college students, maladaptive Facebook usage, defined as using Facebook for social comparison or negative self-evaluation purposes, predicted increases in bulimic symptoms and episodes of over-eating 4 weeks later (Smith et al 2013).…”

Section: Correlational and Longitudinal Studiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…In an innovative study, researchers coded participants' status updates posted on Facebook during a 31-day period, as well as other users' responses to these updates. Findings revealed that receiving negative comments in response to status updates concerning personal life was associated with higher levels of weight, shape, and eating concerns at the end of the 31 day period (Hummel and Smith 2015). In addition, individuals who tended to seek feedback on Facebook but received negative feedback reported higher levels of dietary restraint (Hummel and Smith 2015).…”

Section: Correlational and Longitudinal Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Other Theories One study identified by our review was grounded in the interpersonal theory of eating disorders (Rieger et al 2010) and revealed that feedback on Facebook has been shown to be associated with higher levels of body image and eating concerns at a later date (Hummel and Smith 2015). In another study it was hypothesized that the sedentariness and social isolation associated with spending long amounts of time on the Internet might be associated with weight gain, which would mediate the relationship with disordered eating (Ç elik et al 2015).…”

Section: Other Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

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Evidence for a relationship between Internet use and body image and eating concerns has started to emerge, however, to date, this literature has not been reviewed. The objective of the present study was, therefore, to review the literature examining the relationship between the use of Internet and social media and body image and eating concerns, and summarize the main findings. Databases were searched for published empirical studies examining the relationship between body image and eating concerns and Internet use. Our search identified 67 studies. The findings indicate the presence of appearance-related content on Internet and social media, including content promoting extreme body shapes or behaviors. The results from qualitative, correlational and experimental studies overall support the relationship between Internet use and body image and eating concerns. The studies identified were grounded in three main theoretical frameworks: sociocultural, objectification theory, and social identity theory; however, other more minor frameworks were also used. The use of Internet, and particularly appearance-focused social media, is associated with heightened body image and eating concerns. Developmental characteristics may make adolescents particularly vulnerable to these effects.

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Section: Correlational and Longitudinal Studiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Correlational and Longitudinal Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Other Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

2015

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“…The interactive nature of social networking provides boundless opportunities for appearance comparisons and appearance‐related interactions with peers (Fardouly, Diedrichs, Vartanian, & Halliwell, ). Indeed, the interactive nature of social media appears to contribute to increases in disordered eating (Hummel & Smith, ).…”

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A pilot evaluation of a social media literacy intervention to reduce risk factors for eating disorders

McLean

Wertheim

Masters

et al. 2017

Intl J Eating Disorders

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“…All of the studies described in the preceding paragraph utilized nonclinical samples, and only one assessed for clinically significant eating disorder symptoms (with 13.6% of the sample reporting scores in the clinically significant range) . However, it is possible that Facebook could also have negative consequences for patients with clinical eating disorders, particularly for individuals who have received treatment in a group setting.…”

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Facebook usage among those who have received treatment for an eating disorder in a group setting

Saffran

Fitzsimmons‐Craft

Kass

et al. 2016

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective This study explored Facebook use among individuals with a history of receiving treatment for an eating disorder (ED) in a group setting (e.g., inpatient, residential, outpatient group), focusing primarily on comparisons individuals make about their bodies, eating, or exercise to those of their peers from treatment on Facebook and the relation between these comparisons and ED pathology. Method Individuals (N = 415; mean age 28.15 years ± 8.41; 98.1% female) who self-reported receipt of ED treatment in a group setting were recruited via email and social media to complete an online survey. Results Participants reported having an average of 10–19 Facebook friends from treatment and spending up to 30 minutes per day interacting on Facebook with individuals from treatment or ED-related organizations. More comparison to treatment peers on Facebook was associated with greater ED psychopathology and ED-related impairment. Conversely, positive interaction with treatment peers on Facebook was associated with lower ED psychopathology and ED-related impairment. Individuals who had been in treatment longer, more times, and more recently had more Facebook friends from treatment and ED-related organizations as well as spent more time in ED groups’ pages on Facebook. Few participants (19.5%) reported that a therapist asked about the impact of Facebook on pathology. Discussion Interactions on Facebook could affect patients’ recovery and potential for relapse. It may be helpful for treatment providers to discuss Facebook use and its potential benefits and drawbacks with patients preparing for discharge from group treatment.

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Ask and you shall receive: Desire and receipt of feedback via Facebook predicts disordered eating concerns

Cited by 90 publications

References 18 publications

The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

A pilot evaluation of a social media literacy intervention to reduce risk factors for eating disorders

Facebook usage among those who have received treatment for an eating disorder in a group setting

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