Social media use among university students in Jordan and its impact on ‎their dietary ‎habits and physical activity

Ali, Nahla Mansour Al; Alkhateeb, Esra’a; Jaradat, Diana; Bashtawi, Mohammad

doi:10.1080/2331186x.2021.1993519

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“… 12 According to social media theory, social media provides instrumental and emotional support and is a contributing factor to the realization of exercise behaviour. 13 With the continuous integration of modern self-media, social media is an increasingly common component of fitness apps. 12 The Study has found that fitness apps’ social components (specific communities and connections to existing social media platforms) have a positive impact on promoting exercise.…”

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The Effect of Fitness Apps Usage Intensity on Exercise Adherence Among Chinese College Students: Testing a Moderated Mediation Model

Zhang¹,

Zhao²,

Liu³

2023

PRBM

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Purpose With the rapid development of media network technology, college students’ exercise is influenced by the use of fitness apps. How to improve the impact of fitness apps on college students’ exercise is a current research hotspot. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence mechanism of fitness apps usage intensity (FAUI) on college students’ exercise adherence. Methods A large sample of Chinese college students (N=1300) completed measures by using the FAUI Scale, Subjective Exercise Experience Scale, Control Beliefs Scale and Exercise Adherence Scale. SPSS22.0 and Hayes PROCESS macro for SPSS were used to conduct statistical analysis. Results (1) FAUI was positively associated with exercise adherence ( p < 0.01); (2) Subjective exercise experience ( p <0.01) mediated the relationship between FAUI and exercise adherence; (3) Control beliefs ( p <0.01) moderated the relationship between FAUI and exercise adherence as well as subjective exercise experience and exercise adherence. Conclusion The findings reveal the correlation between FAUI and exercise adherence. Furthermore, this study is important in investigating how FAUI is related to exercise adherence in Chinese college students. The results suggest that college students’ subjective exercise experience and control beliefs may be prime targets for prevention and intervention programs. Thus, this study explored “how” and “when” FAUI may enhance college students’ exercise adherence.

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The Effect of Fitness Apps Usage Intensity on Exercise Adherence Among Chinese College Students: Testing a Moderated Mediation Model

Zhang¹,

Zhao²,

Liu³

2023

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“…In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic was a time of heightened stress due to unprecedented changes in our routines. Stressful adults have been shown to have higher susceptibility toward unhealthy food advertisements [ 23 ]. The rapid increase of food and drink advertising through social media during the home confinement period [ 24 ] may pose a greater impact on eating behaviors.…”

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The Challenges and Strategies towards Healthy Eating during COVID-19 Home Confinement Period among Working Adults with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 Enrolled in a Weight Loss Program: Qualitative Findings

Basir

Manaf

Noor

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting our lifestyles, such as work, living, and health. In Malaysia, the Restriction of Movement Order (RMO) was first announced in March 2020 to curb the spread of the virus. Since then, many Malaysians have been confined to their own home. This new lifestyle can cause a change of eating habits where healthy eating may be a challenge. Hence, our qualitative study explored the challenges and strategies for healthy eating during the first wave of the COVID-19 home confinement period among working adults overweight and obese in Malaysia. Eleven participants were individually interviewed through phone calls. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and then coded with NVIVO 12 based on thematic analysis. We found that social pressure, changes in the social setting, more free time to access food, and extra stock of unhealthy foods at home were among the challenges to healthy eating. Some participants countered these perceived challenges by reducing unhealthy food stock, limiting kitchen visits, and utilizing self-monitoring apps to monitor their calorie intake. Social media was not consistently perceived to influence their eating behavior during this period. We conclude that COVID-19 home confinement has created challenges to healthy eating habits among overweight and obese adults with overweight and obesity. Our study provides evidence that vulnerable groups such as overweight and obese individuals require specific nutritional support during pandemic-related confinement to enhance eating self-efficacy.

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“…(2021) in their research focussed on Jordanian youth and students and indicated that social media use acts as an important predictor to students' academic performance. Hence, Al Ali et al. (2021) highlighted the strong relationship between students' social media usage and their dietary habits and physical activities.…”

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“…Al-Oqily et al (2013) and Habes et al (2021) in their research focussed on Jordanian youth and students and indicated that social media use acts as an important predictor to students' academic performance. Hence, Al Ali et al (2021) highlighted the strong relationship between students' social media usage and their dietary habits and physical activities. The researcher advocated the importance of building a social disseminating action intended to promote social media messages focussed on enhancing students' health behaviours.…”

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Social marketing, social media and eudaimonic well-being: a qualitative exploration

Abuhussein

Magatef

2022

APJBA

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PurposeThis research considers the role of social media platforms and their impact on individuals' eudaimonic well-being, and aims to help develop a social marketing programme in the future that would enable students in Jordanian universities to flourish, by focussing on their social media drivers and overcoming their challenges in an attempt to improve their psychological well-being (PWB).Design/methodology/approachThe authors used qualitative research examining lived experiences and behaviours around social media use. The authors conducted 39 semi-structured interviews with students at various universities across Jordan, alongside an online survey with open-ended questions, which were based on six PWB dimensions: environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life, self-acceptance, autonomy and positive relationships with others.FindingsSocial media use and advertising were found to positively impact students' self-acceptance and relationships with others but to negatively impact their autonomy. They were found to have different impacts on students' sense of purpose in life and personal growth, depending on the content shared on their platforms.Originality/valueThe ethical debate surrounding social media amongst students indicates that such social marketing programmes might stimulate individuals' sense of control over their environment, encourage openness to new experiences, and give their lives a beneficial direction. The study makes recommendations for the creation of an evidence-based social marketing programme that is extrinsically focussed on increasing resilience, creating an audience persona and building awareness of PWB.

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Social media use among university students in Jordan and its impact on ‎their dietary ‎habits and physical activity

Cited by 8 publications

References 16 publications

The Effect of Fitness Apps Usage Intensity on Exercise Adherence Among Chinese College Students: Testing a Moderated Mediation Model

The Effect of Fitness Apps Usage Intensity on Exercise Adherence Among Chinese College Students: Testing a Moderated Mediation Model

The Challenges and Strategies towards Healthy Eating during COVID-19 Home Confinement Period among Working Adults with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 Enrolled in a Weight Loss Program: Qualitative Findings

Social marketing, social media and eudaimonic well-being: a qualitative exploration

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