Social media such as Facebook or Instagram have become an integral part of our society. For teenagers and young adults in particular, they are an integral part of everyday life. However, social media is no longer just about exchanging information with social contacts. The platforms also serve to present oneself and form opinions about body ideals.
It is not uncommon for these ideals of beauty to contribute to distorted body perception and a negative body self-image. As Jacqueline Ammer shows in her publication, young women in particular try to live up to ideals and as a result develop eating disorders. But is this development really related to social networks?
Ammer deals with the influence of Facebook and Instagram on the eating behavior of young women aged 15 to 25. Basically, significantly more young women than men suffer from eating disorders, especially between the ages of 15 and 24. In her book, Jacqueline Ammer makes it clear how closely the ideal female body is linked to slimness.
From the content:
- obsession with thinness;
- diet;
- mental health;
- self-awareness;
- self-esteem
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Body image
- Body image and body scheme
- Self-perception and identity
- Self-esteem and body satisfaction
- eating disorders
- epidemiology
- Definition of the term eating disorder
- Manifestations of eating disorders
- Influence of social media
- Definition of the term social media
- Medial mediation of body ideals
- Influence of Facebook and Instagram on eating disorders
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to analyze the impact of Facebook and Instagram on the development of eating disorders, focusing on young women aged 15 to 25. It examines how social media platforms influence body image and self-esteem, leading to distorted body perceptions and negative self-images.
- The influence of social media platforms on body image and self-esteem among young women.
- The relationship between idealized body images on social media and the development of eating disorders.
- The impact of social media consumption on body perception and satisfaction.
- The prevalence of eating disorders among young women and the role of social media in this context.
- The importance of addressing the influence of social media on eating disorders and promoting body positivity.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of social media's influence on eating disorders, highlighting the prevalence of eating disorders among young women and the role of social media in shaping body ideals. It discusses the widespread use of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram among adolescents and young adults and their potential impact on body image.
- Body image: This chapter delves into the concept of body image, defining its various aspects including body scheme, self-perception, identity, self-esteem, and body satisfaction. It explores the link between body image and eating disorders, highlighting how distorted body perceptions can contribute to the development of eating disorders.
- eating disorders: This chapter provides an overview of eating disorders, discussing their epidemiology, definition, and manifestations. It examines the different types of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and explores their impact on physical and mental health.
- Influence of social media: This chapter focuses on the influence of social media on eating disorders. It defines social media and explores how it can mediate body ideals and influence body image. The chapter specifically examines the role of Facebook and Instagram in shaping body perceptions and promoting unrealistic beauty standards among young women.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This thesis explores the influence of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram on eating disorders, focusing on the target group of young women. It examines the impact of idealized body images, body dissatisfaction, self-esteem, and body perception on the development of eating disorders. Key concepts include social media, body image, eating disorders, self-esteem, body satisfaction, Facebook, and Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Facebook and Instagram affect the body image of young women?
These platforms often present idealized beauty standards that can lead to distorted body perception, negative self-image, and decreased body satisfaction among women aged 15 to 25.
Is there a direct link between social media use and eating disorders?
The thesis explores this relationship, highlighting how the pressure to live up to slimness ideals mediated by social networks contributes to the development of disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
Why are young women particularly vulnerable to these influences?
Statistically, more young women than men suffer from eating disorders, and social media intensifies the cultural link between the "ideal" female body and extreme thinness during a sensitive developmental phase.
What key psychological concepts are discussed in the book?
The publication covers self-perception, identity, self-esteem, body scheme, and the mental health impacts of social media consumption.
What is the epidemiological context of eating disorders mentioned?
The work provides an overview of the prevalence of eating disorders, specifically focusing on the high-risk group of adolescents and young adults between 15 and 24 years old.
- Quote paper
- Jacqueline Ammer (Author), 2020, Social media and the development of eating disorders among young women. Beauty ideals on Facebook and Instagram, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1175571
