Exploring the Experiences of People who Engage with Pro-eating Disorder Online Media: A Qualitative Inquiry

Mincey, Kimberlee A.; Hollenbaugh, K. Michelle Hunnicutt

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“…In addition to the evaluation of pro-ED websites, the search identified several studies where qualitative interviews were conducted with website users (n = 11). Many pro-ED site users reported that use of the sites increased competitive behaviour and led to higher rates of ED symptomology and DEB among users (Csipke & Horne, 2007;Dashow, 2022;Davis, 2010;Firkins et al, 2019;Gale et al, 2016;Logrieco et al, 2021;Mincey, 2019;Raulli, 2018;Rich, 2006;Telford, 2012;Yeshua-Katz & Martins, 2013). For example, Logrieco et al (2021) interviewed TikTok pro-ED users who try to 'prove they are in the worst condition by showing the numbers, calories, and parameters of "being really sick"' (p. 3).…”

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Competing for perfection: A scoping review evaluating relationships between competitiveness and eating disorders or disordered eating behaviours

Osborn

2023

Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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Objective: Eating disorders (EDs) impact multiple domains in a person's life including interpersonal interactions. Although a considerable amount of literature has evaluated social comparison and ED pathology, less has focussed on the influence of competitiveness on eating behaviours within ED and community samples. To address this, a systematic scoping review was conducted to evaluate current knowledge on this topic.Method: PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews were utilised to identify relevant articles in three databases without limits to date or publication type. Results: A total of 2952 articles were identified. After removing duplicates and books, 1782 articles were evaluated against inclusion criteria, and 91 articles were included. Results were synthesised under six differing conceptualisations of competitiveness: competition in pro-eating disorder communities (n = 28), general personality competitiveness (n = 20), sexual competition hypothesis (n = 18), interpersonal competitiveness with peers (n = 17), familial competitiveness (n = 8) and competitiveness to avoid inferiority (n = 5). Conclusion:Varying conceptualisations of competitiveness were identified within the ED literature, and preliminary evidence suggests competitiveness may be associated with ED pathology in ED and community samples, although results were not uniform. Future research is needed to clarify these relationships and to identify possible clinical implications.

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Section: Pro-ed Communitiesmentioning

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Competing for perfection: A scoping review evaluating relationships between competitiveness and eating disorders or disordered eating behaviours

Osborn

2023

Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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Digging into digital buffets: A systematic review of eating-related social media content and its relationship with body image and eating behaviours

Wu,

Kemps,

Prichard

2024

Body Image

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Features of the relationship between self-expression and the image of physical attractiveness among participants of online communities idealizing the cult of appearance.

Sungurova,

Honina

2024

Психолог

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In modern society, social networks play a key role in the formation and dissemination of the ideal of physical attractiveness. This leads to the creation of online communities that idealize the cult of appearance. The influence of social media makes people perceive beauty as an internal standard, increasing attention and concern about their appearance. Participants compare themselves to the ideal, which lowers self-esteem and causes dissatisfaction with the body, can lead to depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Purpose of the study : identify the features of the relationship between self–expression and the image of physical attractiveness among participants of online communities idealizing the cult of appearance. Methods of the study: "Strategies of self-expression" (I.P. Shkuratova), "Three-factor scale of physical perfectionism" (A.B. Kholmogorova, A.A. Rachmanina), "Questionnaire of self-image" (O.A. Skugarevsky, S.V. Sivukha), "Test of attitude to eating" (D. Garner and others in the adaptation of O. A. Skugarevsky), "The Dutch questionnaire of eating behavior" (T. Strien in the adaptation: T.G. Voznesenskaya. Members of different online communities demonstrate similar self-promotion strategies. The interrelationships between the characteristics of self-expression and physical perfectionism in both studied samples have been established. It was revealed that there are general and specific features of the relationship between self-expression strategies and indicators of physical perfectionism and the image of one's own body among representatives of different online communities. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that for the first time the features of the relationship between self-presentation and the image of physical attractiveness in participants of online communities idealizing the cult of appearance are considered. The study expands the understanding of the psychological characteristics of respondents involved in different online communities of the cult of appearance.

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Exploring the Experiences of People who Engage with Pro-eating Disorder Online Media: A Qualitative Inquiry

Cited by 3 publications

References 17 publications

Competing for perfection: A scoping review evaluating relationships between competitiveness and eating disorders or disordered eating behaviours

Competing for perfection: A scoping review evaluating relationships between competitiveness and eating disorders or disordered eating behaviours

Digging into digital buffets: A systematic review of eating-related social media content and its relationship with body image and eating behaviours

Features of the relationship between self-expression and the image of physical attractiveness among participants of online communities idealizing the cult of appearance.

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