The association between internet and television access and disordered eating in a<scp>C</scp>hinese sample

Peat, Christine M.; Holle, Ann Von; Watson, Hunna J.; Thornton, Laura M.; Zhang, Bing; Du, Shufa; Kleiman, Susan; Bulik, Cynthia M.

doi:10.1002/eat.22359

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“…Furthermore, this effect was fully mediated by the internalization of the thin-ideal (Bair et al 2012). Similarly, among a sample of Chinese adults, Internet access was associated with subjective beliefs of fatness as well as concern about loss of control over food; however these relationships were not found among the comparison adolescent sample (Peat et al 2014). Among a large sample of Australian 13-15 year olds, Internet exposure was associated with thin-ideal internalization, body surveillance, and drive for thinness (Tiggemann and Slater 2013).…”

Section: Correlational and Longitudinal Studiesmentioning

confidence: 84%

“…Internet and social media and exposure has been conceptualized as exposure to appearance pressures within sociocultural theory, and has been shown to be associated with appearance investment, desire for cosmetic surgery (de Vries et al 2014), as well as body image and eating concerns among a variety of demographic groups (Mabe et al 2014;Meier and Gray 2014;Musaiger and Al-Mannai 2013;Peat et al 2014;Tiggemann and Miller 2010;Tiggemann and Slater 2013), although the relationship between frequency of general internet use and disordered eating has not always been supported (Melioli et al 2015). Exposure to images of attractive individuals or sexually explicit material on the Internet has been associated with lower body satisfaction (Haferkamp and Krämer 2011;Peter and Valkenburg 2014).…”

Section: Sociocultural Theorymentioning

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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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: 84%

Section: Sociocultural Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

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

2015

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“…Additionally, the improved access to Western media in these areas may result in a rise in unhealthy eating and weight loss behaviors, as exposure to Western media has been associated with eating disorders among 12-17 year olds in China. 43 Therefore, the information presented in this analysis may provide an initial insight into regions that are experiencing the earlier stages of this transition, and more recent data are needed to track the developmental course of this transition.…”

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confidence: 99%

Overweight Perception: Associations with Weight Control Goals, Attempts, and Practices among Chinese Female College Students

Tanenbaum¹,

Felicitas²,

Li³

et al. 2016

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Background Concurrent with the dramatic cultural and economic shifts occurring as Mainland China becomes increasingly “Westernized,” the weight perceptions, ideal body weight, and weight management goals and practices of Chinese females have also undergone significant changes. Objective To investigate relationships between overweight status, weight perception patterns, and weight management goals and practices in Chinese female college students. Design/Participants/Setting A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with data from 902 female subjects aged 18 to 25 years participating in the China Seven Cities Study, a health promotion and smoking prevention study conducted in Mainland China in 2003. Main Outcome Measures/ Statistical Analyses Logistic regression models were used to explore associations between overweight status, weight perception, specific weight management goals and practices, and current levels of vigorous-intensity physical activity and food consumption. Results Based on World Health Organization standards for Asian adults, 16.7% of college females were overweight or obese, although 50.8% considered themselves to be “too heavy.” Among participants perceiving themselves as overweight (n=458), 69.2% (n=371) were inaccurate, and did not meet criteria for overweight or obese. The percentage of participants attempting weight loss was 48.2%, and 33.1% wanted to maintain their current weight. Attempts to lose or maintain weight were related to actual and perceived weight status, but not to increased vigorous-intensity physical activity or fruit and vegetable intake, nor to decreased consumption of sweets, soda, Western fast foods and fried foods. Only 21.5% of participants desiring weight loss or maintenance reported using a combination of vigorous-intensity physical activity and a reduced fat and calorie diet, while 20.2% tried extreme methods such as fasting, using diet pills, vomiting, or smoking. Conclusions Our findings underscore the need to promote healthy weight management practices among Chinese female college students, with an emphasis on diet and physical activity strategies that encourage balance rather than extremes.

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“…Previous studies have highlighted the strong desire to lose weight sometimes to ultra-thin and unhealthy levels in Chinese college females, despite their being underweight or normal weight in many cases [ 57 , 58 ]. Exposure in the media to Western beauty ideals has been cited as a factor that may contribute to feelings of fatness and worry about loss of control over eating [ 59 ]. Participants’ statements may also in part reflect the public health push in China to reduce rising rates of obesity.…”

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confidence: 99%

Cross-cultural comparison of perspectives on healthy eating among Chinese and American undergraduate students

et al. 2016

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BackgroundUnderstanding views about what constitutes a healthy diet in diverse populations may inform design of culturally tailored behavior change interventions. The objective of this study was to describe perspectives on healthy eating among Chinese and American young adults and identify similarities and differences between these groups.MethodsChinese (n = 55) and American (n = 57) undergraduate students in Changsha, Hunan, China and Honolulu, Hawai’i, U.S.A. composed one- to two-paragraph responses to the following prompt: “What does the phrase ‘a healthy diet’ mean to you?” Researchers used content analysis to identify predominant themes using Dedoose (version 5.2.0, SocioCultural Research Consultants, LLC, Los Angeles, CA, 2015). Three researchers independently coded essays and grouped codes with similar content. The team then identified themes and sorted them in discussion. Two researchers then deductively coded the entire data set using eight codes developed from the initial coding and calculated total code counts for each group of participants.ResultsChinese students mentioned physical outcomes, such as maintaining immunity and digestive health. Timing of eating, with regular meals and greater intake during day than night, was emphasized. American students described balancing among food groups and balancing consumption with exercise, with physical activity considered essential. Students also stated that food components such as sugar, salt and fat should be avoided in large quantities. Similarities included principles such as moderation and fruits and vegetables as nutritious, and differences included foods to be restricted and meal timing. While both groups emphasized specific foods and guiding dietary principles, several distinctions in viewpoints emerged.ConclusionsThe diverse views may reflect food-related messages to which participants are exposed both through the media and educational systems in their respective countries. Future studies may further examine themes that may not typically be addressed in nutrition education programs in diverse populations of young adults. Gaining greater knowledge of the ways in which healthy eating is viewed will allow for development of interventions that are sensitive to the traditional values and predominant views of health in various groups.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3680-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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The association between internet and television access and disordered eating in aChinese sample

Cited by 15 publications

References 27 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

Overweight Perception: Associations with Weight Control Goals, Attempts, and Practices among Chinese Female College Students

Cross-cultural comparison of perspectives on healthy eating among Chinese and American undergraduate students

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