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The Relationship Between SNS Usage and Disordered Eating Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis
Juan Zhang1,2; Yihui Wang1,2; Qianru Li1,2; Chenggang Wu3
2021-08-02
Source PublicationFrontiers in Psychology
ABS Journal Level1
ISSN1664-1078
Volume12Pages:641919
Abstract

Social Networking Sites (SNSs) are common tools with which modern people share their lives and establish social relationships. However, some studies have found SNSs to be associated with eating disorders, although other have identified no connection between the two. To explore the interaction between SNSs and eating disorder behaviors, this study aimed to comprehensively synthesize previous studies using meta-analysis methods. Based on selection criteria, there were 87 effect sizes from 22 studies. After analysis using a three-level random-effects meta-analysis model, a positive correlation between the use of SNSs and irregular eating behaviors was found, r = 0.09 (95% CI: 0.06, 0.11; p < 0.001). In addition, by analyzing potential moderators, body mass index (r = −0.032; 95% CI: −0.058, −0.006; p = 0.019), survey methods, and sample sources was discovered could alter the relationship between SNSs and disordered eating behaviors. Specifically, there was a significantly larger association between SNSs results obtained by paper and pencil surveys and disordered eating behaviors (r = 0.114; 95% CI: 0.081, 0.147; p < 0.001) than that between SNSs results obtained by online surveys and disordered eating behaviors (r = −0.055; 95% CI: −0.102, −0.007; p < 0.01). University students showed a larger correlation between SNSs and disordered eating behavior than other samples (r = 0.089; 95% CI: 0.049, 0.129; p < 0.001). Overall, this meta-analysis confirms that the excessive use of SNSs is associated with an increased risks of disordered eating behaviors. It is hoped that this study can provide a reference for the management and intervention of dietary behaviors related to social networks in the future.

KeywordSocial Networking Sites Eating Disorder Social Media Bmi Disordered Eating Behaviors
DOI10.3389/fpsyg.2021.641919
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Indexed BySSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaPsychology
WOS SubjectPsychology, Multidisciplinary
WOS IDWOS:000685469300001
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85113227668
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CollectionINSTITUTE OF COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION
Faculty of Education
Affiliation1.Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau, China
2.Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
3.School of Education, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Education;  University of Macau
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Juan Zhang,Yihui Wang,Qianru Li,et al. The Relationship Between SNS Usage and Disordered Eating Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis[J]. Frontiers in Psychology, 2021, 12, 641919.
APA Juan Zhang., Yihui Wang., Qianru Li., & Chenggang Wu (2021). The Relationship Between SNS Usage and Disordered Eating Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 641919.
MLA Juan Zhang,et al."The Relationship Between SNS Usage and Disordered Eating Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis".Frontiers in Psychology 12(2021):641919.
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