Mass media pressure on psychological and healthy well-being. An explanatory model as a function of physical activity

González-Valero, Gabriel; Melguizo-Ibáñez, Eduardo; Ortega-Caballero, Manuel; Carmona, Rafael Marfil; Zurita-Ortega, Félix; Puertas-Molero, Pilar

doi:10.1007/s10389-022-01733-z

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“…Continuing with structural equation modelling, negative relationships were observed between psychological well-being and media pressure. In view of these results, Marfil-Carmona et al (2021) and González-Valero et al (2022) argue that the media can play a negative role on psychological well-being. In this case, during COVID-19 confinement, it was found that continuous exposure to news related to the pandemic had a negative impact on people’s mental health ( Eden et al, 2020 ).…”

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Mass media pressure on physical build, psychological well-being and physical-healthy profile. An explanatory model in adulthood

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Background The pressure exerted by the media on mental image, psychological well-being and the physical-dietary sphere is of vital interest in understanding human behavioral patterns at different stages of development. The present research reflects the objectives of developing an explanatory model of the associations between media pressure and physical build on psychological well-being, physical activity and the Mediterranean diet and testing the structural model using a multi-group model according to participants’ stage of adulthood development. Methods A descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 634 participants aged between 18 and 65 years (35.18 ± 9.68). An ad hoc socio-demographic questionnaire, Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questtionnaire-4, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Predimed questtionnaire and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form were used for data collection. Results Participants in early adulthood show higher scores for media pressure and for pressure on physical build. It is also observed that participants in middle adulthood show higher scores for psychological well-being and physical activity levels. Conclusions In conclusion, it can be seen that there are a large number of physical, physical-health and psychological differences in each of the phases of adulthood.

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Mass media pressure on physical build, psychological well-being and physical-healthy profile. An explanatory model in adulthood

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“…Social networks have been revealed to be the main vehicle for transmitting ideals related to body image [ 13 ]. The achievement of the type of body image transmitted via the media has also been shown to sometimes provide a motivation for young people to engage in sport [ 14 ]. This can lead to obsessive engagement [ 14 ].…”

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“…The achievement of the type of body image transmitted via the media has also been shown to sometimes provide a motivation for young people to engage in sport [ 14 ]. This can lead to obsessive engagement [ 14 ].…”

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“…Trends emerge within the young adult population towards caring about body image [ 14 ]. Previously conducted studies have highlighted this trend, stating that young people pay greater attention to their diet and strive to reduce sedentary time as a means to obtaining a better physical complexion [ 14 ].…”

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“…Previously conducted studies have highlighted this trend, stating that young people pay greater attention to their diet and strive to reduce sedentary time as a means to obtaining a better physical complexion [ 14 ]. Research examining this tendency has revealed that, in many cases, obsessive concern for one’s body image may stem from self-imposed pressure from the internal or external environment [ 14 , 15 ]. It has been observed that external pressure often comes from different social networks or the media [ 15 ].…”

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Associations of Mediterranean Diet, Psychological Wellbeing and Media Pressure on Physical Complexion and Effect of Weekly Physical Activity Engagement in Higher Education

Melguizo-Ibáñez,

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Nowadays, the media has the power to encourage active and healthy lifestyles; however, it can have a negative impact on body image and psychological wellbeing. The present research aims to analyze Mediterranean diet adherence, media pressure, slim and athletic build ideals and psychological wellbeing as a function of weekly physical activity engagement. A further aim is to examine the effect of Mediterranean diet adherence, media pressure and psychological wellbeing on the perceived pressure to have an athletic and slim build. The present non-experimental study included a sample of 634 university students. Validated instruments adapted by the scientific community were used for data collection. Gathered data reveal that young people who engage in more than 300 min of physical activity per week are more likely to adhere to a Mediterranean diet, have better psychological wellbeing and feel more pressure to obtain an athletic build. In conclusion, weekly physical activity engagement impacts the variables under study.

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Levels of Physical Activity, Family Functioning and Self-Concept in Elementary and High School Education Students: A Structural Equation Model

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In the adolescent population there is great concern about low levels of physical activity and low levels of family awareness of the benefits of physical exercise on physical and mental health. This study aims to determine the influence of physical activity levels, family functioning and self-concept in primary and secondary school students, as well as to develop a structural equation model as a function of weekly physical activity time. A descriptive, cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted on whether students engage in more than three hours of physical activity per week. To collect the data, instruments validated by the scientific community were used, such as the Adaptability, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve family questionnaire (APGAR) and the self-concept questionnaire form 5. The results show that those students who engage in more than 3 h of physical activity per week have higher levels of family functioning than those who do not meet this sport criterion. In addition, physically active students show higher scores on all dimensions of self-concept than those who practice less than 3 h of physical activity per week. Finally, as a conclusion, it can be affirmed that the amount of physical activity practice brings benefits to student’s mental health.

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Mass media pressure on psychological and healthy well-being. An explanatory model as a function of physical activity

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Mass media pressure on physical build, psychological well-being and physical-healthy profile. An explanatory model in adulthood

Mass media pressure on physical build, psychological well-being and physical-healthy profile. An explanatory model in adulthood

Associations of Mediterranean Diet, Psychological Wellbeing and Media Pressure on Physical Complexion and Effect of Weekly Physical Activity Engagement in Higher Education

Levels of Physical Activity, Family Functioning and Self-Concept in Elementary and High School Education Students: A Structural Equation Model

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